Why We're Here

We believe God is calling Bethel International UMC into something bold.

To build and plant the next chapter of this church—a multicultural community where all people can be safe, be loved, and truly belong.

A Shared Vision for a Thriving, Inclusive Community

Together, as a community of faith rooted in love, acceptance, and justice, we share a vision for a thriving Northwest Columbus and beyond. As a multicultural church, we embrace the beauty of difference and walk hand in hand with our neighbors to nurture healing, spark growth, and create lasting change—for our congregation and the wider community. At Bethel, transformation isn’t just possible—it’s already happening.

Living Out Love Through Justice, Service & Relationship

Our mission is to ignite the transformative power of love by nurturing inclusive community, celebrating diversity, and joining with others in acts of service, learning, and justice. We believe God’s love calls us to build bridges, not walls—and to shape a more compassionate world, together.

More Than a Church— A Neighborhood Ally

At Bethel International UMC, our purpose is to serve as a multicultural community hub where people from all walks of life can connect, celebrate, and collaborate. We work alongside schools, nonprofits, government agencies, community groups, and faith communities to build bridges across race, language, culture, gender, sexuality, and ability.

We believe every neighbor brings gifts, and together we can break down barriers of division—social, economic, and spiritual. In all we do, we seek to announce the good news of God’s Kingdom: a world of peace, justice, and belonging for all God’s children.

In a world divided by fear and injustice, Bethel is building something different. A place where neighbors become friends, where cultures come together, and where faith leads to action.

Meet Our Leaders

We Pledge To:

	Love with Christ’s love that breaks down barriers, believing we can love alike even when we do not think alike. Ephesians 2:13-22 John 17:20-26
	Welcome all people into a safe space to explore and grow in a shared journey of faith. Matthew 11:28-30
	Serve alongside our community by joining Jesus in caring for those who are poor, sick, lonely, mistreated, or marginalized. Mark 10:45
	Worship in several native languages and build holy relationships across cultures and traditions. Acts 2:41-47
	Act justly by opposing all forms of evil and oppression, valuing not only saved souls but a healed world. Luke 4:16-21