Bethlehem Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Kenny Stokes (Lead Pastor); Jason Meyer (Pastor for Preaching and Vision)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Converge (BGC)

Service Times Saturday 5:30 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website bethlehem.church

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox — Piper legacy, Reformed.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy affirmed. Strong biblical authority.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Strong discipleship culture.

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Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Reformed — sovereign grace, Christian Hedonism legacy.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

Complementarian. Male elders only. Strong Piper-era complementarian convictions.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Plural male eldership, multi-pastor model.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Expository — Piper legacy, Jason Meyer continues.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Multi-campus, college ministry, global missions.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Counter-cultural in Minneapolis. Historic stand on biblical ethics.

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Accountability Structure

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

Converge (BGC) — accountable.

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Assessment

Bethlehem Baptist Church — formerly pastored by John Piper. Now led by Kenny Stokes (Lead Pastor) and Jason Meyer (Pastor for Preaching and Vision). Converge (BGC) affiliation. 4 weekend worship services including Saturday evening. Multiple campuses. Campus Outreach Minneapolis college ministry. Strong Reformed Baptist theology inherited from Piper era. Solid conservative evangelical church.

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

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