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Greater New BethelSundays at 11:30 AM

Since [year] — about 75 years

About Greater New Bethel

A small congregation with deep roots, rebuilding and growing together.

Our story

Our History

Welcome to Greater New Bethel Apostolic Church of God in Christ—a ministry rich in history, founded upon the truth of God’s Word and a passion for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world.

New Bethel Apostolic Church of God in Christ was founded in 1927 by the visionary leader and pioneer, Bishop Alton Dewey Bradley. Through prayer, holiness, and unwavering faith in God, Bishop Bradley established a ministry dedicated to preaching Jesus Christ as the one true and living God and Savior of the world.

In 1945, the ministry was officially incorporated under the leadership of Founder Bishop A. D. Bradley and Co-Founder Mother A. G. Bradley. Together, they laid a strong spiritual foundation that would impact generations to come.

As the ministry experienced rapid growth, New Bethel expanded into five thriving locations throughout California:

  • Los Angeles
  • Richmond
  • Vallejo
  • Pittsburg
  • Sacramento

During this historic season, New Bethel became widely known as “One Church in Five Locations.” Founder Bishop A. D. Bradley faithfully pastored both the Los Angeles and Richmond congregations simultaneously until his transition from labor to reward in 1965.

Following the passing of the Founder, the ministry continued to flourish under divine direction, expanding throughout the United States and into international regions, planting churches and spreading the Apostolic message of Jesus Christ worldwide.

New Bethel Apostolic Church of God in Christ was established firmly upon the Oneness doctrine taught by the Apostle Paul—proclaiming that Jesus Christ is the Almighty God manifested in the flesh, and that salvation is found only through Him alone.

Today, New Bethel continues to stand as a beacon of hope, holiness, love, and truth, committed to impacting lives through worship, prayer, biblical teaching, and the power of the Holy Ghost.

“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.”

Hebrews 13:8

Photo — a historic photo of the congregation or the church building

Why we are here

Mission and vision

Our mission

Our mission is to spread the Gospel and make disciples who will make a significant impact on the world for Jesus Christ.

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”

Matthew 28:19 (KJV)

“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.”

Colossians 3:17 (KJV)

Our vision

[One or two sentences on where the church is headed over the next few years as it grows.]

What we believe

Statement of Faith

  1. We believe that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired and revealed Word of God and the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice.
  2. We believe that God is One:
    • Omnipotent (possessing all power)
    • Omniscient (possessing all knowledge)
    • Omnipresent (present everywhere)
    He is revealed as the Father in creation, the Son in redemption, and the Holy Spirit in His comforting, keeping, and transforming power.
  3. We believe that Jesus Christ is the incarnate Word—God made flesh (St. John 1:1–14). God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself (2 Corinthians 5:19).
  4. We believe that the angel instructed Joseph, “Thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21), and that “there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).
  5. We believe that, to enter the Kingdom of God, one must be born of water and of the Spirit (St. John 3:5).
  6. We believe in water baptism by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, according to Acts 2:38.
  7. We believe that the baptism of the Holy Ghost is the birth of the Spirit and that, when the Holy Ghost comes into a believer’s heart, it is evidenced by speaking in other tongues, as recorded in Acts 2:4 and Acts 19:6.
  8. We believe that, by denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we are called to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world (Titus 2:11–12).
  9. We believe in the second coming of Jesus Christ (Acts 1:11; Philippians 3:20), when the true Church shall be caught up to meet Him in the heavens before the great tribulation (Isaiah 26:20; Revelation 4:1).
  10. We believe in the final judgment (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:15; 21:1–8).

Our leadership

The people who serve here

A few of the folks who shepherd and carry this congregation.

Photo — portrait of pastor

Pastor Mark E. Pringle

Pastor

[Two or three sentences: how long he has served, his family, and what he cares about most in this ministry.]

Photo — portrait of [associate minister / elder]

[Full Name]

[Associate Minister / Elder]

[Short bio — their role in the church and how long they have been part of the congregation.]

Photo — portrait of [deacon / ministry leader]

[Full Name]

[Deacon / Ministry Leader]

[Short bio — what they lead and why it matters to them.]

In their words

From our members

[A few sentences in the member's own words about what this church has meant to them.]

[First Name], member since [year]

[A short story about being welcomed here, or about a ministry that made a difference.]

[First Name], [role or years attending]

[One more brief testimony — keep it warm and specific.]

[First Name], [role or years attending]