About Us

Welcome!

Dr. Derek A. Arnold I, is the proud pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church.  Dr. Arnold was born and raised in Pontiac, Michigan and has been a committed and studious Gospel preacher for thirty-eight years. He received his formal education in the State of Michigan before receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History & Political Science, with special emphasis in religion and philosophy, from Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia in 1984. In 1987, he received his Master of Divinity from the school of Theology, Virginia Union University. Later in 2002, he went on to receive his Doctor of Ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. 


Dr. Arnold is the fifteenth pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he has served faithfully since April of 1994. Through his leadership and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Lord has blessed Bethlehem physically, numerically, financially and more importantly spiritually in maturation.


Dr. Arnold is married to First Lady Lydia Arnold and they have seven adult children. 

Our Mission

We Endeavor to Grow Daily Through Scripture, Worship, Relationship, Fellowship, Excellence, Evangelism, Prayer &  Service Locally, Nationally, & Globally.

Faith

Faith is the cornerstone of our church. It is part of every activity that we do, every meeting that we hold. We believe in our Lord, and that our actions are a reflection of his goodness. 

Scripture

We look to the Lord for guidance in our lives. In Scripture, we find all that we need to guide us in the right path. Reading and understand Scripture helps us all live meaningful lives. 

Community

Join us. We welcome each and every one of you to encounter the Lord's unconditional love with us. Inside each of us is a purpose and meaning to be fulfilled by God. 
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