Bethany Baptist Church, Martinez California

Pastor’s Name: Pastor Richard S. Rushing (current senior pastor 05/10/25).

Physical Address: 5850 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553.

Phone Number: (925) 228-7282.

Programs & Ministries: Weekly Sunday School (9:45 AM) and Worship Services (11:00 AM & 6:00 PM), Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer (7:00 PM), Children’s ministry, Youth group, Adult Bible classes, and a missions program supporting missionaries.

Affiliation: Independent Baptist (affiliated with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches – GARBC)

Doctrinal Positions: Christ-centered, Bible-driven, expository preaching with a traditional Regular Baptist doctrinal stance (Biblical inerrancy, Trinity, salvation by grace through faith in Christ, believer’s baptism by immersion, Lord’s Supper, personal holiness, and expectation of Christ’s return). The church emphasizes knowing Christ and making Him known, reflecting a fundamental, evangelical theology.