We are an 'Apostolic' movement that establishes apostolic churches. Apostolic means: Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. (See Ephesians 2:20) And originated as a 'church' / 'movement' at the time of Pentecost (Hebrew ' Shavuot' ). Hence the name Pentecostal Church or Pentecostal Movement.
We Believing in Deuteronomy 6:4 'Shema, Israel, Adonai Elo-henu, Adonai echad'. 'Hear, Israel! The Lord our God is one God'.
God is one:
Manifested, revealed to the world as;
• God the Father • God the Son • God the Holy Spirit
We are a charismatic, vibrant and independent church that believes in the power of God who can change every human life, regardless of background, and wants to bring it into His destiny through a living relationship with Jesus.
We are a start-up church and fall under the Fire of God Ministries.
In July 2020, an outreach was launched in the city of Groningen from the Fire of God Ministries with the aim of bringing people to faith and making disciples.The outreach arose because of the Corona crisis, which caused municipalities to close.
This outreach had now grown into a small young church, so after our first meeting in February 2021 it was officially decided to continue the outreach as a Pentecostal church called Bethel.
Our full name is (and will continue to be known as) Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship.Bethel stands for house of God(see meaning Beth-el).
Pentecostal stands for (charismatic) Pentecostal church and Fellowship stands for community of believers.
You may wonder, why an English name?This is because we are a multicultural / international community.Because of the diversity of our visitors, we want to express that diversity through an English name.
Sr. Pastor and First lady Teunis and Sherly Dekker
This couple has the privilege of leading this beautiful new Bethel Church.
Michael en Josette Chukudi
Michael is the assitant pastor and his wife is involved as church secretary and in lots of church activities as well .
Hidde en Margreeth Akkerman
This couple is involved in almost everything. Margreeth is also leading an cellgroup and Hidde has the heart of an evangelist.
