Ministries

Our ministries are organised around four commitments: worship, the next generation, community outreach, and missions. Some are growing and some are just beginning, and there is a place in every one of them for you.

Worship & Bible Study

Sunday morning is the heart of our week. We sing, pray, and open the Scriptures together. The preaching is Bible-centred and the welcome is real. Sunday School meets before worship for every age, and Bible study follows right after the service, from 12:30 to 1:15 PM. Bible study is where we dig into the basics of Bible doctrine together, because helping one another grow as disciples of Jesus is our first goal.

The congregation in worship under the sanctuary chandeliers — Sunday worship in the sanctuary.

Children & Youth

We believe the church needs every generation in the same room. Our older members carry wisdom, and our young people carry energy and new questions. Lady Charnetta Parks leads our children's ministry. As young families join us, classes meet in the fellowship hall during worship, where lessons are made for them.

A family of three generations gathered in the sanctuary on Sunday morning — Three generations in one room on a Sunday morning.

If you're bringing children, let us know. We'll be ready for them.

Community Outreach

Pastor Parks has a heart for taking the church to the people. We are planning cookout days, meals, and practical care for our neighbours in Etowah and McMinn County, including those without a home. Every outreach date goes on our calendar, and you don't have to be a member to come serve with us.

A member cutting a celebration cake at a fellowship meal in the fellowship hall — A fellowship meal in the hall.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery ministry that helps people overcome their hurts, hang-ups, and habits. It is free and open to the whole community; you don't need to be a member of Star Bethel to come, and it is not only for addiction.

Thursdays, 6:30 to 9:00 PM at Spirit City Church North Etowah, 231 Pennsylvania Ave, Etowah, TN 37331 (not at our County Road 890 building). Dinner at 6:30, large group at 7:00. Childcare available, no registration needed.

Celebrate Recovery: what to expect, directions, childcare

Seniors & Homebound

When members can't make it in person, the church comes to them. Our church family stays close through calls, visits and prayer.

A smiling church mother seated in a pew at Star Bethel

Missions & Fellowship

Ministry starts at home. Our first mission field is our own community, and from there we reach further. As a Missionary Baptist church we serve alongside the churches of the Loudon District Association. Together we support missions, attend association meetings and share fellowship services.

Ladies of the church seated around a decorated fellowship table — Fellowship around the table.

Want to get involved? Talk with Pastor Parks after service, or send us a message.