Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church in Hartselle was organized in 1872 and has been an independent Baptist congregation since 1970. Pastor Bobby Decker has led the church since 2018. The church uses the King James Bible and meets for Sunday School at 10:00 AM, morning worship at 11:00 AM, Sunday evening worship at 6:00 PM, and Wednesday evening worship at 6:30 PM. Children and teens have age-specific classes, while adult Sunday School includes family, young-adult, ladies' and auditorium classes. PrimeTimers provides monthly fellowship for senior adults. Other ministries include community visitation, Vacation Bible School, assisted-living outreach, Faith Bible Institute classes, and support for missionaries around the world. Bethel Baptist School is a ministry of the church offering Christian education, before- and after-school childcare, and a homeschool umbrella program.