The foundations of the bridge known as Bethel began in the early 1960’s, when, in a strategic part of Houston, five families joined together to start Bethel Independent Presbyterian Church. Its stated purpose was to reach and teach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to provide Houston with a Bible-centered church.

By God’s grace, Bethel has been that, and more. Over the past 45 years and through the leadership of four Senior Pastors, scores of ministries have benefited from the teaching and passion of Bethel. People havecome face to face with the saving message of Jesus Christ, and stories of significant life change began to emerge. These stories spread to family and friendsleading to hundreds more stepping onto this bridge as a next step in their journey to become passionate followers of Jesus.

It's been said that a great church has more dreams than memories. As we reflect on our history we excitedly dream about a dynamic future. It's our dream that these facility improvements and additions will better equip us for our purpose — to see people everywhere changed into Christ-followers through the powerful, effectual ministry of the Word.

The prime objective of this Bridge Campaign is to expand and extend our legacy into the future . . . building a bridge toward the dreams of greater impact of our Word-driven mission, both here in Houston and, ultimately, around the world.

This project is one of the keys to that glorious goal; and therefore, an important step in building a bridge into the future for the legacy that, by God's grace, is Bethel's people everywhere changed into Christ-followers through the powerful, effectual ministry of the Word. The prime objective of this Bridge Campaign is to expand and extend our legacy into the future . . . building a bridge toward the dreams of greater impact of our Word-driven mission, both here in Houston and, ultimately, around the world. This project is one of the keys to that glorious goal; and therefore, an important step in building a bridge into the future for the legacy that, by God's grace, is Bethel's.