Meet the Pastor
FROM THE DESK OF PASTOR ANALEE DUNN:
Welcome to the Bethesda Christian Church web site!
Bethesda is a church with a long history and exciting future. For almost 75 years, we have endeavored to be true to scripture and introduce people to Jesus Christ. Our foundation is built on the concepts of KNOWLEDGE, RELATIONSHIP, and DESTINY.
The source of our KNOWLEDGE comes from the Bible, the Word of God. Knowing and understanding its principles leads to a blessed life. Romans 10:9 says if we will believe Jesus is Lord and confess this with our mouths we will be saved. Who Jesus is and what he came to do is foundational to the Christian life. To the best of our ability, we strive to be a biblical church, rooted and grounded in the Word.
Knowledge, however, is only part of the equation. Every one of us must have a personal RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ. Only by experiencing his love through the forgiveness of our sins can we be declared righteous and start a new life. We then extend the love shown to us at the cross to others through our relationships with people in the church. As one body, led by one Spirit, we form a community dedicated to sharing one another’s joys and bearing one another’s burdens. The church is God’s instrument of change in this world.
Our relationship with Christ leads us to a new DESTINY. A God-given purpose gives new meaning to life. Each of us has been gifted by our creator with unique talents to grow in service to the church and bring others to the Lord. Each generation must be aware of their ability to influence others. We spend time developing the gospel truths through our children’s, youth, young adult and outreach departments. James tells us that faith without works is dead. We strive to have our words and actions match so that we bear much fruit for the Kingdom of God.
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BIOGRAPHY
Senior Pastor Analee Dunn is known for her ability to bring the scriptures to life. Before becoming a Pastor at Bethesda, she was Director of Christian Education and taught elementary and high school at Bethesda Christian School. Rev. Dunn was also involved in Bethesda's Catechism Department for 25 years and served as the Instructor of the Youth Catechism Department until 2000. Her Tuesday morning Bible Study began in 1997 and now reaches more than 200 people. She has been part of the preaching ministry at Bethesda since 1991 and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Theology through the University of Liverpool in Liverpool, England. She has been married to James Dunn for 34 years and they have two daughters, Courtney (28) and Whitney (26).
Welcome to the Bethesda Christian Church web site!
Bethesda is a church with a long history and exciting future. For almost 75 years, we have endeavored to be true to scripture and introduce people to Jesus Christ. Our foundation is built on the concepts of KNOWLEDGE, RELATIONSHIP, and DESTINY.
The source of our KNOWLEDGE comes from the Bible, the Word of God. Knowing and understanding its principles leads to a blessed life. Romans 10:9 says if we will believe Jesus is Lord and confess this with our mouths we will be saved. Who Jesus is and what he came to do is foundational to the Christian life. To the best of our ability, we strive to be a biblical church, rooted and grounded in the Word.
Knowledge, however, is only part of the equation. Every one of us must have a personal RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ. Only by experiencing his love through the forgiveness of our sins can we be declared righteous and start a new life. We then extend the love shown to us at the cross to others through our relationships with people in the church. As one body, led by one Spirit, we form a community dedicated to sharing one another’s joys and bearing one another’s burdens. The church is God’s instrument of change in this world.
Our relationship with Christ leads us to a new DESTINY. A God-given purpose gives new meaning to life. Each of us has been gifted by our creator with unique talents to grow in service to the church and bring others to the Lord. Each generation must be aware of their ability to influence others. We spend time developing the gospel truths through our children’s, youth, young adult and outreach departments. James tells us that faith without works is dead. We strive to have our words and actions match so that we bear much fruit for the Kingdom of God.
HEAR PASTOR ANALEE DUNN
Click here to download Pastor Dunn's recent sermons
BIOGRAPHY
Senior Pastor Analee Dunn is known for her ability to bring the scriptures to life. Before becoming a Pastor at Bethesda, she was Director of Christian Education and taught elementary and high school at Bethesda Christian School. Rev. Dunn was also involved in Bethesda's Catechism Department for 25 years and served as the Instructor of the Youth Catechism Department until 2000. Her Tuesday morning Bible Study began in 1997 and now reaches more than 200 people. She has been part of the preaching ministry at Bethesda since 1991 and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Theology through the University of Liverpool in Liverpool, England. She has been married to James Dunn for 34 years and they have two daughters, Courtney (28) and Whitney (26).