Bethany First Church
Reaching
Beyond
Beyond
Celebrating what God has done through Bethany First Church this past year.
Year in Review 2025–26
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Reaching Beyond Through
Worship & Community
Every Week
Thousands Gather to Encounter Jesus
This year we reached a milestone we've been moving toward since COVID —
2,089 people worshipping in person weekly, with 742 joining online.
That's over 2,800 people each week engaging in worship, discipleship, and community through BFC.
2,089
In Person Weekly
742
Online Weekly
Reaching Beyond Through
Mission
Your Generosity at Work
$2.8 Million Into Local & Global Mission
Your giving extended the reach of this church far beyond our campus — through partnerships across our community and around the world.
Eswatini
Native American Partnership
Tulakes Community
Hope Is Alive
After School Program
Recreation Ministries
And many other community initiatives
Reaching Beyond Into
Our Community
Families First
A Front Door Into Community
Through Everyday Kids, our After School Program, and Recreation Ministries, hundreds of families connect with this church each year.
In Fall 2024, Phase 1 of Campus Renewal brought the Family Life Park and relocated ball fields to our main campus.
271
Families in Kids Sports
Phase 1
Campus Renewal Complete
Reaching Beyond Through
Recovery
Celebrate Recovery
400%+ Growth in Just a Few Years
In 2021, this ministry averaged around 20 participants with no children's ministry.
Today, people who once felt stuck in hurts, hang-ups, and habits are finding freedom in Christ — week after week, sustained by incredible volunteers.
100+
Weekly Attendees
400%
Growth Since 2021
Reaching Beyond Through
Volunteers
People Who Said Yes
Built on People, Not Programs
None of this happens without people who say yes. This church is built on people faithfully serving together so others can encounter Jesus.
Worship and production team members
Coaches and tutors
Food Center, Medical and Mental Health Clinic
Children's and Student ministry teachers and mentors
Community Group and Small Group leaders
Greeters and hospitality volunteers
Worship Team · Serving Every Week
Reaching Beyond In
Changed Lives
Y'all Get Ready to Celebrate
Lives Transformed by Grace
These are not just numbers. These are people who were searching, hurting, and looking for hope — and they found it in Christ.
86
Said Yes to Jesus
45
Baptized
Baptism Sunday · November 2025
A Moment of Celebration
Campus Renewal
Phase Two
So Close to the Finish Line
The total cost is $3.25 million. Because of faithful giving, we began with $1.25M already set aside.
Through the Reaching Beyond campaign, almost $1.4M has been pledged or given.
Total Funded
$2.65M of $3.25M
Only $600,000 to go to fully fund this project
God Is at Work in Bethany First
When we step back, one thing is very clear.
86 people said yes to following Jesus
45 new believers stepped into the waters of baptism
People found freedom through Celebrate Recovery
Hundreds of families encountered the love of Christ