Worship Rooted in Jesus, the Bible, and People
Bethpage Community Church sits along Highway 31E in the small community of Bethpage, Tennessee, in the rolling landscape of Sumner County. The church's three foundational values are direct: Jesus, the Bible, and people. Every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM the congregation gathers to worship and to strengthen and deepen their knowledge and faith so that the light of Jesus can shine as a beacon of hope to all.
Visitors will find a church that keeps its focus on what matters most. The Worship Team opens each service, Pastor David Woodard preaches through Scripture, and the people of Bethpage Community Church worship together in a way that is warm, contemporary, and rooted in the Bible.
Sunday Mornings at Ten
The Sunday worship service at Bethpage Community Church begins at 10:00 AM. From the moment guests walk in, they are greeted with open arms and a smile, and complimentary coffee and snacks are available. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, intended to put first-time visitors at ease.
The Worship Team, led by Kyle Blankenship, opens the service with a set of contemporary worship songs as the room lifts up the name of Jesus, celebrates, reflects, and gives thanks. The team returns near the end of the service for a closing song just before the benediction, framing the whole service in worship.
After the music, Pastor David Woodard leads the congregation into the Word. Each Sunday's message is rooted in Scripture, pulling from different verses throughout the Bible to convey a clear, practical theme for the week. Communion is offered in the Sunday morning worship service at least once a month as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for salvation. Periodically throughout the year, the church offers the opportunity for believers to be baptized by immersion as a public profession of faith.
For those who cannot be there in person, the service is livestreamed on Facebook so members of the community near and far can join the gathering.
Wednesday Nights Around the Table
Midweek life at Bethpage Community Church revolves around a shared meal and Bible study. Fellowship begins at 5:45 PM with a community meal open to everyone, a time to sit down together before the study hour begins. At 6:30 PM the group splits into several tracks designed for different ages and interests:
- Illumination Bible Study - an adult class that walks verse by verse through Scripture, teaching both the content and simple methods for studying the Bible on one's own.
- Characters Bible Study - an all-ages class that moves through a curriculum focused on people throughout the Bible, with adults and children taking part together.
- Youth Group and Community Kids - programs designed for younger ages that combine Bible study with fun and fellowship.
Whether someone is new to the Bible or has studied it for years, there is a place at the Wednesday night table for them.
Community Kids, Nursery, and Youth
Children are woven into Sunday morning at Bethpage Community Church. The nursery welcomes infants through age three and may be used for the duration of the service. Community Kids serves ages four through fifth grade. Upon arrival in the lobby, families stop at an easy check-in station and sign children in each week. Community Kids are called into the kids' room once the worship music ends, just before Pastor David begins his message, so that parents can settle in and listen without distraction.
On Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, the youth group and Community Kids gather for their own Bible study and a time designed for their ages, giving children and teenagers a regular rhythm of biblical teaching alongside their peers.
What Bethpage Community Church Believes
The church holds to a set of evangelical convictions rooted in Scripture. Members believe the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments are verbally inspired by God, error-free in the original manuscripts, and the supreme authority for faith and practice. There is one living and true God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Bethpage Community Church teaches that all people are created in God's image, that humanity fell into sin in Adam, and that apart from faith in Jesus Christ every person is subject to both physical and spiritual death. Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ; all who believe are declared righteous on the basis of his life, death, and resurrection and are regenerated by the Holy Spirit.
Water baptism is a symbolic act in which a believer is immersed in water, representing the inward reality of new life in Christ. The church offers baptism periodically throughout the year. Communion, the Lord's Supper, is observed at least once a month as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's death for salvation. Bethpage Community Church also looks forward to the personal and visible second coming of Jesus Christ, the resurrection of the dead, and God's future judgment of all who have ever lived. That hope fills believers with motivation for holy living, heartfelt worship, sacrificial service, diligent study of God's Word, and regular fellowship with one another.
Shine Groups and Getting Involved
On Sunday mornings immediately after worship, two adult Bible study groups meet, one for men and one for women. The church also offers Shine Groups for those who want to study together in smaller settings throughout the week.
Anyone who would like to get involved, whether they sing or play an instrument, have a passion for working with children, or simply want to help spread the gospel in the community and beyond, is invited to connect with the church. There is also a place to share prayer requests, a place to learn about Shine Groups, and a way to get in touch about anything else the heart wants to share.
Plan a Visit
Bethpage Community Church meets at 3140 US-31E, Bethpage, TN 37022. Sunday worship begins at 10:00 AM, with coffee and snacks available, nursery care for the youngest children, and a contemporary service led by the Worship Team and Pastor David. The church phone number is (615) 841-3761. Giving is available online, and the church maintains an active presence on Facebook and Instagram where updates and encouragements are shared throughout the week.