About Us
First Bethel Baptist Church is an independent baptist Church located in the Varina community; east of Richmond, VA. Our church is easily accessible from anywhere in the Greater Richmond area.
Our church was founded in 1875 and for the first time in its 139 year history, we now have a female pastor, Rev. Dr. Johnnye S. Massenburg-Johnson.
At First Bethel Baptist, we believe God's Word provides the only solid foundation on which to build our lives. We believe God has a purpose for every life. That is why we make no apology for teaching and preaching the Bible.
Many families here at First Bethel Baptist have discovered the joy of being a part of a friendly, Bible-believing church that works hard to meet the needs of every age group. Our heartfelt prayer is for you to know Christ and be involved in a church home that cares for you and your well-being.
Mission/Vision
First Bethel Baptist Church shall be a church where the lost, the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, the rejected, the lonely, and the confused of all ages and backgrounds can find love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness, guidance, compassion, friendship, encouragement, grace and a sense of belonging. In doing so, we will find ourselves secure in God's love so that together, we can celebrate and share the peace of Christ, and seek to live and serve according to God's will.
We will embrace our Baptist heritage and commit, prayerfully and joyfully to deepen our spiritual lives, create and nurture a loving, supportive and inclusive Church family; demonstrating our faith and love in word and deed to our neighbors, both near and far. We shall be a church of Making Christ Known through supporting and participating in home and foreign missions.
In doing so, each person will:
Our church was founded in 1875 and for the first time in its 139 year history, we now have a female pastor, Rev. Dr. Johnnye S. Massenburg-Johnson.
At First Bethel Baptist, we believe God's Word provides the only solid foundation on which to build our lives. We believe God has a purpose for every life. That is why we make no apology for teaching and preaching the Bible.
Many families here at First Bethel Baptist have discovered the joy of being a part of a friendly, Bible-believing church that works hard to meet the needs of every age group. Our heartfelt prayer is for you to know Christ and be involved in a church home that cares for you and your well-being.
Mission/Vision
First Bethel Baptist Church shall be a church where the lost, the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, the rejected, the lonely, and the confused of all ages and backgrounds can find love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness, guidance, compassion, friendship, encouragement, grace and a sense of belonging. In doing so, we will find ourselves secure in God's love so that together, we can celebrate and share the peace of Christ, and seek to live and serve according to God's will.
We will embrace our Baptist heritage and commit, prayerfully and joyfully to deepen our spiritual lives, create and nurture a loving, supportive and inclusive Church family; demonstrating our faith and love in word and deed to our neighbors, both near and far. We shall be a church of Making Christ Known through supporting and participating in home and foreign missions.
In doing so, each person will:
- Experience God in a real and personal way.
- Grow in their faith and discover God’s plan for their lives.
- Serve one another, touching lives within our walls, our community and around the world.
- Engage in an authentic worship experience, being stirred with an intimate sense of God’s presence.