Reformed Faith

At Bethel Canadian Reformed Church, we hold to the rich heritage of the Reformed faith, a tradition deeply rooted in the Bible and shaped by the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. Our faith stands on the core principles rediscovered during the Reformation that continue to guide our worship, teaching, and life together as a church community.

Reformed Identity

As part of the Canadian and American Reformed Churches, we hold firmly to the Bible as the foundation of our faith and life, and we are rooted in the rich heritage of the Protestant Reformation.

Church Government

Our church believes that the governance of the church must be based solely on the Holy Scriptures. This biblical foundation leads us to uphold the following principles:

Autonomy of the Local Church

Each congregation governs itself under the Word of God.

Biblical Bond

We covenant (come together, cooperate) with other faithful local churches to promote good order, encourage mutual support, and collaborate according to our confession in Christ.

Biblical Offices

The local church is led by ordained ministers, elders, and deacons, who serve in their respective roles.

Church Discipline

We practice church discipline as a necessary measure to maintain the purity and order of the church.

We adhere to the Church Order that provides practical guidelines for how these biblical principles should be implemented within our congregation. This order addresses the structure of the church, the role of its offices, the practice of worship, the administration of sacraments, and the application of church discipline.