Connect
The mission of Bethany Church is to lead people into a deepening adventure with God as we reshape culture together. We have designed four key environments to help you connect, build community, and go deeper in your adventure with God. Take a minute to explore these environments or click to a specific ministry group for how they are implementing these environment.
Your front porch is the one place in your home that is both part of the community and yet still your space. You might have rocking chairs, a swing, or a table ready for guests. Your porch is the first step into your home and your first chance to make a good impression on neighbors and guests. Here at Bethany our Front Porch environments are designed to be externally focused events where newcomers and the community can be introduced to the life of Bethany. These environments are where most people will experience Bethany for this first time.
Your living room is the common space in your home. A place you have decorated and furnished to make guests feel comfortable. It is a place for entertaining, conversation, and fun. Old friends are welcome, new friendships are begun and everyone feels like family. Here at Bethany we want our guests to come back, so we do everything with newcomers and guests in mind. Sunday mornings are our primary Living Room environment and you will find a welcoming place with friendly people and comfortable space to experience the life of Bethany.
Doesn't this definition seem a little weak when you think about how your kitchen is used? Chances are your kitchen is the place where everyone ends up. It's probably the most popular room in your home, regardless of your cooking skills. The kitchen the place where you and your close friends gather to share life over a tasty snack or warm fragrant drink. That's what we are striving to create in our small groups, a kitchen-like atmosphere that is safe, warm, inviting, and fosters deep, lasting friendships. There is a kitchen environment that will fit you, your friends, and your family.
Having a hearth is a luxury item in our homes these days, but hearths used to be a critical element of a household. Frank Lloyd Wright identified the hearth as the perfect symbol of family togetherness and called it the psychological center of the home. We like to think of our hearth environments as the setting for your deepest relationships and quietest times of contemplation and prayer. Just like a couple of cozy chairs by the fireplace we desire to connect people to each other and God in deep and meaningful ways. Mentoring and prayer journeys are just two expressions of this environment.
Front Porch: an entryway
Your front porch is the one place in your home that is both part of the community and yet still your space. You might have rocking chairs, a swing, or a table ready for guests. Your porch is the first step into your home and your first chance to make a good impression on neighbors and guests. Here at Bethany our Front Porch environments are designed to be externally focused events where newcomers and the community can be introduced to the life of Bethany. These environments are where most people will experience Bethany for this first time.
Living Room: a common space
Your living room is the common space in your home. A place you have decorated and furnished to make guests feel comfortable. It is a place for entertaining, conversation, and fun. Old friends are welcome, new friendships are begun and everyone feels like family. Here at Bethany we want our guests to come back, so we do everything with newcomers and guests in mind. Sunday mornings are our primary Living Room environment and you will find a welcoming place with friendly people and comfortable space to experience the life of Bethany.
Kitchen: a space for the preparation of food
Doesn't this definition seem a little weak when you think about how your kitchen is used? Chances are your kitchen is the place where everyone ends up. It's probably the most popular room in your home, regardless of your cooking skills. The kitchen the place where you and your close friends gather to share life over a tasty snack or warm fragrant drink. That's what we are striving to create in our small groups, a kitchen-like atmosphere that is safe, warm, inviting, and fosters deep, lasting friendships. There is a kitchen environment that will fit you, your friends, and your family.
Hearth: a fireplace, the heart of a home
Having a hearth is a luxury item in our homes these days, but hearths used to be a critical element of a household. Frank Lloyd Wright identified the hearth as the perfect symbol of family togetherness and called it the psychological center of the home. We like to think of our hearth environments as the setting for your deepest relationships and quietest times of contemplation and prayer. Just like a couple of cozy chairs by the fireplace we desire to connect people to each other and God in deep and meaningful ways. Mentoring and prayer journeys are just two expressions of this environment.
