ABOUT US
Berea Baptist Church was founded in 1938 by a small group of believers and continues to grow today.. God is at work in our church and among our community, and we are excited to see where He takes us next.
Kenneth Spink
Senior pastor
- Master’s Degree Baptist Bible Seminary Clarks Summit, PA.
- Married his wife, Debbie, in 1982
- Called to become Senior Pastor in February of 1984
- Ordained: June of 1985.
- Favorite Book of the Bible: Ecclesiastes
Robert Bennett
Asst. Pastor
- Retired Baptist Church Planters missionary
- Married his wife, Donna in May 1964
- Called to Berea Baptist in the Summer of 2015
- Favorite book of the Bible: Exodus
- Favorite Hobby: Woodworking
Benjamin Hobbes
Youth Pastor
- Bachelors Degree Northland International University Dunbar, WI.
- Married his wife, April in 2011
- Called to become Youth Pastor in February of 2018
- Favorite Book of the Bible: Genesis
- Favorite Hobby: Reading
Cheri Minch
Secretary
- Married to husband Dan
- Member of Berea Baptist since 2003
- Has been our full time secretary for 16 years
- Has 3 daughters and 4 grandsons
- Favorite Book of the Bible: Psalms
- Favorite Hobby: Rocks!
Our Mission
The purpose of this church is to glorify God through the salvation of the lost, the edification of the believers and the spread of the Gospel as commanded by our Lord. (Matthew 28:19-20) This purpose is accomplished by our commitment to:
WORSHIP
This includes singing, praying, preaching, serving, giving, and observing the ordinances (John 4:24; Eph. 3:21; Jude1:24-25; Rev. 4:11; Col. 3:16; Matt. 6:9; Tit. 1:3; Heb. 13:15-16, 21; Matt. 28:19; I Cor. 11:23-26)
EVANGELISM
The preaching of the Gospel and the teaching of the Word of God to all the world. (Matt. 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:46-48; Acts 1:8; Gal. l:8-9; II Tim. 4:1-5)
EDIFICATION
a) Instructing all believers in Scripture truth (Matt. 28:20) and b) The defense of the faith once for all delivered unto the saints. (Jude 3; Heb. 10:23; Rev. 3:8)
FELLOWSHIP
a) Uniting together in regular meetings (Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:25) and b) The mutual love, care, and concern for others, especially those of the household of faith. (James 2:14-16; Gal. 6:10; Rom.12:13; I John 3:17)
our Beliefs
THE SCRIPTURES
We believe in the authority and sufficiency of the Holy Bible; that it is inspired and therefore is infallible and inerrant in all matters of which it speaks. We believe the Bible to be the true center of Christian unity and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creed, and opinions shall be tried. (II Tim. 3:16,17; II Pet. 1:19-21)
THE TRUE GOD
We believe there is one, and only one, living and true God; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit equal in every divine perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. (Exod. 20:2-3; I Cor. 8:6; Rev. 4:11; I John 5:7; John 10:30; II Cor. 13:14)
SALVATION
We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be born again; that the new birth is a new creation in Christ Jesus and that personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the only condition of salvation; repentance is a change of mind and purpose toward God (John 3:3; II Cor. 5:17; I John 5:1; Acts 16:20-33; II Pet. 1:4; Rom. 6:23; Eph. 2:1,5; Col. 2:13; John 3:8)