Bethel has many ministries that are impacting the Harlem
community as well as the global community spiritually, socially,
emotionally and physically, such as:
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Missions Ministry (established in 1930)
Bethel's Missions Ministry focuses on a holistic presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ locally and globally. This ministry gives oversight to the various Long term missionaries currently planted on the field of South Africa, St. Vincent, Jamaica, and Equatorial Guinea. In addition it coordinates the several short-term missions excursions Bethel participates in each year. The ministry also coordinates the many partnerships Bethel maintains with local and global ministries in various nations including India, Zambia, Nigeria, Albania, Cameroons and many others.
Currently Bethel has 4 Missionaries on the Fields including –Dr. Ruth Onukwue, MD (our former Mission Director 1973-1999) – Missionary to South Africa and the Transkei since 2000; Pastor Cecilio Mitchell – Missionary to St. Vincent –North Union Church since 2003; Mendal Rodgers – Missionary to Equatorial Guinea since 2005 and Pastor Ridley Buchanan –missionary to Jamaica since 2007. Bethel’s current vision statement states that its goal is to have 20 missionaries serving in the fields by the year 2020. |
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Division of Youth Services Ministry
(formerly Christ Ambassadors Lighthouse Ministries)
This ministry, geared towards meeting the needs of the youth of Bethel and the surrounding community, consists of Imagine Center – Net.com – Lion’s Whelp Initiatives (Summer Camp opportunities) – Specifically the ministry includes:
Arts (STOMP Step Team, Words of Life Youth choir, Shining Light Junior Choir, Crazy Shabach Worship Team, One Accord Dance Ministry & The Angels of One Accord)
Ministry and Social Services (This Generation, Children's Church, Friday Night Services, and Jubilee Counseling Center)
Teens &Young Adults (PHAT Fridays and the Youth Leadership Board)
Pre-teens (Boyz II Men & Sister 2 Sister) Children (Nursery, Boys and Girls Club)
Specialized Services and Support
Gym Ministries |
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Christian Education Ministry (Established in 1924)
This ministry ranges from the basic New Believer/ New Members classes, Sunday school, Vacation Bible School programs – to a myriad of discipleship and small group educational programs that run on a weekly basis. These programs include Master Life Discipleship Class and Renewing The Mind classes, as well as specific classes dealing with finance, health and nutrition, Christian Counseling and so much more. In addition, this ministry gives oversight to the Bethel Bible College which maintains relations with Oral Roberts University. |
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Beth-Hark Christian Care Center, inc
Beth-Hark Christian Care Center, Inc. aspires to relieve suffering and promote healthy relationships through the utilization of counseling based upon Christian/biblical truths and a network of referral resources. Additionally, the ministry operates a clothing ministry, feeding program, and food panty ministry which serves approximately 1,500 - 2,000 families per year. |
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Worship and Arts Ministry
This area of ministry includes the various youth choirs of the church, plus the Bethel Gospel Assembly Church Choir, the Bethel Ensemble and Men – N- Ministry choir. It also features the dance ministry of Praise Movement, Beauty for Ashes and One Accord. These are ministries are dedicated to singing and interpretively dancing in expressing the gospel, lifting up the name of Jesus Christ. |
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Family Network Ministry
This ministry focuses on the married couples of the community, and is geared to address the needs ranging from the relationship of husbands and wives to the relationship that exist between parent and child. Their activities include, Valentine’s Day Celebration and Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremony, retreats, outings and regular monthly meetings. |
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The Discipleship Program (established in 1990)
Discipleship is an 18 month -24 /7 on site residential program that effectively addresses the needs of the whole man. It helps men to overcome life-controlling problems, through the redemptive power found in Jesus Christ. Using the Dave Batty curriculum and special group and individual counseling, this ministry works to move men towards a responsible role in the their homes and communities, through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. |
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Soul Release Prison Ministry, Inc.
SRPM is a holistic outreach and crime prevention ministry committed to minister to ex-offenders and their families through encouragement, education and empowerment. This ministry has been responsible for the salvation and redirection of hundreds of lives, many of whom have given back to the ministry by reaching out a helping hand to other men and women spending their best years behind bars.
In the past, some of the city’s largest Angel Tree programs have been run under the direction of the SRPM. |
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Computer Technology Center (established 2001)
This ministry offers the Assembly and local community training in the area of computer technology.
With more than 30 computers and a team of instructed on hand, this ministry goal is to empower youth and adults alike in the proficient operation of various soft ware, web site design and exploration of entrepreneurial possibilities on the internet. |
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Membership and Guest services
This ministry follows-up on all initial contacts with the ministry by personal contacts and the sharing of pertinent information regarding Bethel and ministry possibilities. In addition, it provides ongoing spiritual support to the new believer through prayer, verbal and written contacts. |
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Eagles Wings
This ministry endeavors to foster increased interest in aviation among African-American youth who express an interest in the pursuit of a career in aviation. Headed by a former NYPD African American pilot the ministry makes use of its 3 small aircrafts to bring the sky closer to the ground for young boys and girls, especially those of color, that have a deep seated passion to take to the air. |
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Men – N - Ministry and Brother -2- Brother
Men -N- Ministry and Brother -2- Brotherwhere the men come to the place to be a Voice for God! |
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Alabaster Women of Faith
A forum created for women come together in large and small groups to share life experiences, accountability and commitment to be women of virtue and promise. There are activities geared towards bringing healing and a positive life style to various women that participate in the church and from the surrounding communities. |
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Singles Ministry
A Single Purpose Ministry is all about honoring God by taking the truth about who we are in Christ and making a practice of it in our daily lives. We believe this can only be done with a community of Christ-followers. Here our minds are renewed as we learn, and our lives are transformed as we lean on what's truly amazing grace! |
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CCAI – Christ Community Action Initiative
This ministry effectively advocates for those that have been disenfranchised and underserved by the various secular agencies. The CCAI resource team comes from various professions including educators, law, health care and mental health care providers. |
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Becoming God’s Answer Bookstore
It is located on the ground floor of the Bethel Gospel Assembly Complex. This attractive bookstore was named after the popular “Becoming God’s Answer” WMCA Sunday Radio program started in 2004. It is a full service provider that is open to the community on a daily basis. |
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The Great Commission Conference
Held in October this conference has become the new expression of the yearly missions conference sponsored by Bethel Gospel Assembly beginning in 2004. It had been the desire of Pastor Carlton T. Brown to follow upon the legacy of Bishop Williams and Dr. Ruth Onukwue to make available a conference that attracts churches throughout the North East Corridor. The Great Commission Conference stands as a major investment of Bethel to encourage other churches and believers to embrace the teachings of Christ regarding the Great Commission, and seek to partner with the Church universal in global missions initiatives.
The Great Commission Conference has hosted some of today’s most exciting and gifted preachers and artist for 4 days of celebration and instruction. Past participants include: Dr. A.R. Bernard, Rev. Floyd Flake, Dr. Henry Blackaby, Bishop Donald Hilliard, Dr. Claude King, Dr. Patricia Bailey, along with the artistry of Dr. Ben Tankard, Mary Alessi, Natalie Wilson, Anointed, Joann Rosario, El Trio De Hoy and many others. The outdoor celebration/concert at the Harlem State Building (right in the middle of the famous 125th street in Harlem –down the street from the Apollo theatre) and Marcus Garvey Park (right in front of Bethel Gospel Assembly) have attracted huge crowds and always results in the salvation of many who are simply passing by. These celebrations always take place immediately following after the conference participants have spent 2 hours of witnessing during the Operation Spiritual Thunder (100 preachers on 100 Harlem street corners) event. |
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