Bethel Fellowship
Bethel Fellowship (formerly known as Bethel Conservative Fellowship) originated in 1983, when four congregations that had withdrawn from the Conservative Mennonite Fellowship began a loose association. Eventually, other congregations joined the fellowship. The fellowship started the Bethel Bible School in Seymour, Missouri and a mission work in the northern part of Belize.
Congregations
In 2010 the Bethel Fellowship had 935 members in 22 congregations:
| Congregation | Location | State/Province/Country | Founded | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biserica Betel Cristine | Paltinis | Romania | 1998 | 30 |
| Farmington Mennonite Church | Farmington | Missouri | 2008 | 20 |
| Grand Lake Mennonite | Fairland | Oklahoma | 1996 | 78 |
| Iglesia Menonita Rio Hondo | Orange Walk | Belize | 18 | |
| La Monte Mennonite Church | La Monte | Missouri | 1991 | 20 |
| Lifeline Christian Fellowship | Pickardville | Alberta, Canada | 2007 | 20 |
| Mount Joy Conservative Mennonite | Raglesville | Indiana | 1969 | 50 |
| Mountainside Christian Fellowship | Eden | Manitoba, Canada | 1999 | 35 |
| Northern Light Mennonite Church | Wasilla | Arkansas | 2000 | 21 |
| Ozark Mennonite Church | Seymour | Missouri | 1966 | 140 |
| Pelkie Mennonite Church | Pelkie | Michigan | 1987 | 34 |
| Salem Mennonite Church | Keota | Iowa | 1962 | 19 |
| Salisbury Mennonite Church | Salisbury | Maryland | 1983 | 46 |
| Santa Fe Mennonite Church | Starke | Florida | 2004 | 16 |
| Shalom Mennonite de Carmelita | Orange Walk | Belize | 1987 | 20 |
| Shekinah Mennonite Church | Green Top | Missouri | 2003 | 42 |
| Shiloh Mennonite Church | Conrath | Wisconsin | 1985 | 105 |
| Sparta Mennonite Church | Sparta | Wisconsin | 1992 | 30 |
| Strawberry Mennonite Church | Jesup | Arkansas | 1993 | 80 |
| Summersville Mennonite Church | Summersville | Missouri | 1981 | 86 |
| Temeleuti Mennonite Church | Temeleuti | Moldova | 2005 | 10 |
| Zaragoza Mennonite | Chimaltenango | Guatemala | 1980 | 15 |
| Total | 935 |
Bibliography
Mennonite Church Directory (2010): 51-53.
Scott, Stephen. An Introduction to Old Order and Conservative Mennonite Groups. People's Place Book #12. Intercourse, PA: Good Books, 1996: 178-179.
| Author(s) | Richard D Thiessen |
|---|---|
| Date Published | October 2010 |
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