vision statement
To see lives transformed by the love of Christ through authentic worship, Biblical truth, and a community that reaches out and grows together in faith.
purpose
The purpose of this church shall be to maintain the public worship of Almighty God, to edify and build up the church through Christian fellowship and Bible Study, to strengthen Christian love and deepen spiritual life in the church, to carry on an aggressive program of local evangelization, to propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world in keeping with the Great Commission and the constitutional doctrines and practices of the Missionary Church, Inc. To give further emphasis to our purpose and statement of faith, II Timothy 2:2 “And the things that thou has heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.”
the missionary church
committed.
Bethel Community Church is part of the family of churches that makes up the Missionary Church denomination. Along with our network of missionaries across the globe, we are committed to Jesus Christ as the ultimate authority, the Bible as the Word of God, and the multiplication of disciples to spread His message.
At Bethel Community Church, we share in the commitment to spread the Word of God throughout our church, our homes, our community, and across the globe.
The Missionary Church reaches all parts of the globe through its’ international ministry, World Partners. With many professional missionaries around the world supported by local churches and believers, the Missionary Church is making disciples.
Take time to visit the Missionary Church website and World Partners to learn more about what these organizations are doing to spread the Word of God!
CRAIG WRIGHT
pastor
Pastor Craig Wright along with his wife Kim joined Xenia Bethel Community Church as Pastor in December of 2024. Craig attended “XBCC” during his teenage years where he met Kim, his future wife. He attended Cedarville University (1980-84) majoring in Comprehensive Bible with a Pastoral Emphasis. Currently he is completing training for a Certificate in Biblical Counseling through the Riley Center at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and Kim served at Fort McKinley Missionary Church as Associate Minister for a season until they felt the Lord’s leading away from “full-time ministry.” Ultimately, He opened a Financial Advisory Practice which he maintains today. During this season, he and Kim remained committed to ministry within the local church, filling-in for various ministers, serving as an Elder, teaching Sunday School classes, Evangelism Training Classes and encouraging others to engage with their faith in a tangible way.
Quite unexpectedly, in October of 2024, the Lord prompted them back to XBCC where their hearts had been forever changed as teenagers. Although originally a short-term assistance arrangement, the Lord seemed to provide affirmation that Bethel was where He wanted them to serve. After nearly 48 years, Craig and Kim are back home. Craig will serve as Interim Pastor at XBCC over the next year while he completes the necessary credentialing with the Missionary Church to serve in the Lead Pastor role.
Craig’s approach to ministry is relatively simple. “Find out what God is doing, join Him in His work, and stay out of the way!”
Craig and Kim have three daughters and two granddaughters which they love and adore!
location
Want to learn more about the communities we are located in? Check the links below to the local websites for the City of Xenia, Ohio and Xenia Township, Ohio.