Web Verified
Baptist General Conference

Bethlehem Baptist Church

720 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Doctrinally Sound
Quick Facts
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
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Orthodox — Piper legacy, Reformed.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed. Strong biblical authority.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Strong discipleship culture.
Strong
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Reformed — sovereign grace, Christian Hedonism legacy.
Strong
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.
Verify
Strong
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Plural male eldership, multi-pastor model.
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository — Piper legacy, Jason Meyer continues.
Strong
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Multi-campus, college ministry, global missions.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Counter-cultural in Minneapolis. Historic stand on biblical ethics.
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Converge (BGC) — accountable.
Strong
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.
#reformed-baptist#minneapolis#minnesota
Visit Their Website ← Back to Church Directory
MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

Researched church website
Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
← Return to Full Church Directory