Bethel Baptist Church, La Plata Maryland

Pastor’s Name

Address

• 6705 Boots Lane, La Plata, MD 20646 

Phone Number

• (301) 743-2363

Programs

• Sunday Morning Service: Focused on preaching and worship, with recent examples like “Spiritual Gifts: The Gift Of Ministry” (Romans 12:7, December 15, 2024).
• Sunday Evening Service: Additional worship and teaching, e.g., “Great Things” (Luke 1:26-38, December 15, 2024).
• Wednesday Evening Service: Bible study or topical preaching, e.g., “A Time to Trust” (2 Timothy 3:1-5, Psalm 118:8, December 18, 2024).
• Missions Conference: Held periodically, as seen with a sermon by Pedro Morales on April 24, 2022. The church emphasizes traditional worship with hymns (e.g., “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night”) and a family-oriented atmosphere, though specific youth or outreach programs are not detailed online.

Doctrinal Positions

• Scriptural Authority: They exclusively use the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, as explained in their “Why We Use the KJV” section, citing sermons by Pastor Park Sutton (not the current pastor, but a referenced influence) to defend this position.
• Salvation: Belief in salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, a core Baptist tenet reflected in Pastor Sutton’s preaching and welcome message.
• Traditional Worship: Services are described as “church like it used to be,” indicating a conservative, hymn-based, preaching-focused approach.
• Evangelism: A mission to reach the lost, consistent with their emphasis on biblical preaching and hope in Christ. Pastor Sutton’s bio mentions his background as a missionary in Austria and church planter in Colorado, reinforcing a focus on missions and local church autonomy, typical of Independent Baptists.

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