Bethlehem Baptist Church

COVID-19 Update

Bethlehem transitioned to livestream services only on March 15, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on large gatherings. We have begun live services at the South Campus on Sundays at 9am, and RSVPs are required (registration is open Monday–Wednesday prior to the upcoming service). We will also continue to provide a livestream of our South Campus service on Sundays at 9am for the foreseeable future.

Welcome

Bethlehem’s South Campus, our newest congregation, meets at 20700 Kenrick Avenue in Lakeville. Feel free to come early, before the worship service, or linger afterward in our Commons area. We would love to meet you!

Look for this symbol throughout the website to find classes and events specific to our South Campus.

What to Expect

We are eager for you to join us for a worship service! Our services are a blend of contemporary and traditional. A typical service includes worship music, prayer, communion (usually on the first weekend of the month), and preaching from the Bible. We gather for worship at 10:30am.

On several Sundays each month, we see a video recording of the sermon, while the preaching pastor is live at another campus. See our Preaching Schedule.

After the service, you will have an opportunity to pray with a pastor or prayer team member. Be sure to enjoy some fresh roasted coffee, served in the Commons. All are invited to linger and connect!

Information about our church is available at the Welcome Desk in the Commons. Stop by to ask a question or pick up printed materials.
Nursery care is available during worship services for children ages birth–3 years.
Sunday School classes for all ages meet at 9am during the school year.
Russian speakers are invited hear a translation of the weekly sermon. Headsets are available at the Welcome Desk. Contact: Nadia Klein (651-336-0361)
Preview this weekend’s Orders of Worship.
Preview a map of the South Campus.

Ministries

Sunday and midweek ministries encourage believers of all ages in their walk with God and strengthen our church body to “grow so that it builds itself up in love” (Ephesians 4:16).

NurseryNursery - South

We welcome children ages birth–3 years to be cared for during worship services and special events. A team of caregivers leads children in age-appropriate playtime, shares God-centered stories and songs, and prays for each child.

We are eager to partner with parents as we announce births & adoptions, host Child Dedication Services, and provide nursery care in hopes that even the littles ones among us will have a firm foundation for loving Jesus.

Parents fill out a Family Registration form to register children for nursery care and check in at a kiosk upon arrival to print a name tag for each child.

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ElementaryElementary - South

In our programs for children in preschool and the elementary grades, we seek to point the next generation to find their joy in Jesus, to be students of God’s word, and to connect in the local church.

We are eager to serve children and families through ...

Sunday School classes (September–May)
Disability & Special Needs Ministry
Parenting resources & support
Volunteer opportunities

In Sunday School classes at 9am, a team of worship leaders, teachers, and small group leaders guide children in a variety of activities, encouraging them in the knowledge of Christ and his word. Parents fill out the Family Registration Form for classes, and check in at a kiosk upon arrival to print a name tag for each child.

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Middle SchoolMiddle School - South

Through times of teaching and fellowship, we seek to lead Middle School students (Grades 6–8) to learn from God’s word, build relationships with one another, and connect to the local church. We seek to shepherd students through teaching, worship, and small group interaction in ...

Sunday School classes
Wednesday night gatherings
Activities, outreach, and special events

We aim to support and equip parents as they, by God’s grace, train their children’s hearts toward maturity in Jesus Christ. Through each facet of our ministry, we seek to point students to Jesus and an ever-increasing delight and maturity in him.

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Sr HighSr High - South

Through times of teaching and fellowship, we seek to lead Sr High students (Grades 9–12) to learn from God’s word, build relationships with one another, and connect to the local church. We seek to shepherd students through teaching, worship, and small group interaction in ...

Sunday School classes
Wednesday night gatherings
Activities, outreach, and special events

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CollegeCollege - South

Bethlehem’s college ministry, Campus Outreach Minneapolis, ministers to students at four local colleges and universities. Through evangelism and discipleship, we aim to reach students with the gospel so that they leave college as mature followers of Christ with a commitment to the Great Commission.

We have full-time Campus Outreach staff teams that minister to students on four metro-area campuses:

CONTACT STAFF MINISTERING ON THESE CAMPUSES

Learn more about Campus Outreach at Bethlehem.

Central Contact

Campus Outreach Minneapolis
Resource Staff Center & Financial Office
720 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55415

minneapolis@campusoutreach.org
facebook.com/cominneapolis
south@campusoutreach.org

Phone: 612-217-2661

WomenWomen - South

We desire to lead women to embrace the great assurance and hope of their identity in Jesus Christ and to seek and enjoy satisfaction in him. We treasure Christ together through prayer, study and application of the Word, fellowship, and serving one another. We are committed to raising up women who exemplify biblical womanhood to the glory of God.

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Contact

Ruth Chavis
Director for Women's Ministry

MenMen - South

With the goal of helping our men treasure Jesus Christ above everything and grow together in him, we plan gatherings for men to be personally enriched and to strengthen the home, marriage, and family. Our guiding values are devotion to God, taking initiative, accepting responsibility, leading courageously, and adopting an eternal perspective.

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Contact

Phil Nelson
Elder

SeniorsSeniors - South

Do you ...

have a prayer request?
need to talk?
want someone to visit you?
have any questions related to our senior adult ministry?

E-mail us or call Keith Anderson, Ministerial Coordinator for Senior Adult Ministries, at 612-751-1446.

South Sunday School Class

Cross Walking 101: This class is open to adults of all ages who seek joy-filled gospel living in the power Jesus supplies.

Sundays, 11am,
South Site, Room A104
Tim Schroeder, 952-469-5297

Mosaic: Adults of all ages gather for fellowship and a study to generate discussion that leads to spiritual growth.

Sundays, 11 am,
South Site, Room A105
Aaron Davitch

All Church Activities

Sojourners Luncheons

Sojourners is a lunchtime gathering for anyone 55+. We meet on the 3^rdThursday of each month (Noon-2:00pm) at our Downtown Campus. Come for a delicious luncheon, followed by a program. Meal cost is $5. (RSVP to 612-333-1194 by Monday at Noon.)

Seniors Small Group

Join a Small Group focused on passing our Christian legacy to our grandchildren.

Short Term Ministry Opportunities

Consider using your expertise and resources for God's work around the world. Here are some ways you could invest in ministry work in another country:

Offer maintenance help at a school or hospital
Create a business plan for a hospital
Write statement of purpose for a guest house
Serve as guest-house parents
Run a guest house
Go overseas as a school teacher
Input data for a ministry or business
Provide administrative/business support
Begin a tentmaking business
Provide computer support for missionaries
Run linguistic surveys
Run a 10-day tour of UAE to whet the interest of other Finishers
Go to Oman during Monsoon rain (vacation period for Emirates)
Serve as pulpit replacement
Coordinate Children's Backyard Bible studies
Lead a Vacation Bible Schools in a slum
Run seminars for professionals
Minister to students on a campus
Teach English at Santisuk School in Bangkok, Thailand
Recruit help for Santisuk School
Visit coffee houses to make friends & share Christ with people in other countries
Distribute literature on street corners or in shopping malls
Prayer walk

Contact

Keith Anderson
Ministerial Coordinator for Senior Adult Ministries

Worship & MusicWorship & Music - South

We aim to employ a variety of musical forms and expressions from both the past and the present. For more on our vision, read our Philosophy of Worship and learn about What Unites Us in Worship.

Chuck Steddom is Pastor for Worship & Ministry Development, South. He oversees the following:

Worship Teams

Worship teams help lead our congregation in corporate worship. The ensemble may include vocals, piano, keyboard, B-3 organ, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, and auxiliary percussion. We look for team members who delight in the Lord, seek after humility in their musical talents, and encourage one another in brotherly love.

Adult Choirs

The adult choir has the opportunity to sing in weekend services and for special events several times throughout the year. We welcome new choir members (ages 16 & above) at any time during the choir season.

Children’s Choir

The Children’s choir typically sings once or twice a year in a worship service and/or special event. During rehearsal times, children learn principles of biblical worship and the rudiments of music and singing.

Instruments and Orchestras

Our instrumental ministry ranges from small ensembles to full orchestra. Brass, string, woodwind, and percussion players with at least a high school-level of playing ability are invited to participate.

Serve With Worship & Music

If you are interested in serving with the South Worship & Music ministry, see an overview ways to serve in the worship section of the South Serve Opportunities list, and let us know of your interest.

Carol Steddom (612) 619-6186

Neighborhood OutreachNeighborhood Outreach - South

Opportunities abound to reach out in our South Campus communities through cross-cultural relationships and practical mercy ministries. Opportunities include:

Cross-Cultural Ministries

ESL Classes

The South Campus offers ESL classes during the school year to give practical help with the English language and to share the love of Christ. Learn more.

Contact

Chuck Steddom
Pastor for Worship & Ministry Development, South

Disability & Special NeedsDisability & Special Needs - South

We support and encourage the inclusion of people with disabilities and special needs in the life and work of the church, including worship services, Sunday School for children & youth, and special events for families affected by disability. Read more about our vision for the Disability & Special Needs ministry.

Nursery Care/Sunday School Inclusion: One-on-one buddies for children and students with disabilities (register below)
Sensory Regulating Space: We offer a designated space to assist students in their self-calming efforts by offering an environment of relaxation. This place is designed to calm the senses and students can experience calming visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli.
Individual Guidance: Personal direction and counsel for assimilation into Bethlehem

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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

Registration

If your child needs a one-on-one buddy in Nursery or Sunday School, it is helpful if you let us know you will be coming. Please fill out a Family Registration Form and a Student/Child Information Form. These forms are required for placement with a one-on-one buddy. We ask that you plan to come to class with your child until an aide has been placed.