Bethel Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Ken (Lead Pastor since January 2020)

Founded 1974

Denomination Independent Baptist (BBFI)

Service Times Sunday School 9:30; Morning 11:00; Evening 6:00; Wednesday 7:00

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.bethelministries.org/

Pastor Credentials Faith Baptist Bible College; Masters work at Central Baptist Theological Seminary

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox Christology per SOF

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Biblical preaching that permits searching the Scriptures during every message (expository signal)

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's Prayer Saturday event confirmed on homepage — organized men's programming present (yellow-to-green lean).

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Faith alone; believer's baptism by immersion

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Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons, traditional family structure

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor + deacon board, male; Faith Baptist Bible College + Central Seminary training

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Expository-friendly; traditional music

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

BBFI cooperative missions

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Homepage shows no DEI/CRT/Pride signals; traditional IFB-leaning positioning.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Independent — BBFI fellowship provides some cooperative accountability

Caution

Assessment

Established independent Baptist church in the northwest Chicago suburbs affiliated with Baptist Bible Fellowship International. Pastor Ken, trained at Faith Baptist Bible College and Central Baptist Theological Seminary, has led since 2020 after a long tenure at Delhi Baptist. Solid BBFI option for Chicagoland IFB.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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