Bethel Baptist Church
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Bethel Baptist Church is a Baptist congregation located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. As a Baptist church, it is part of a Protestant denomination that emphasizes individual faith decisions, believer's baptism, and congregational autonomy in church governance. Baptist churches typically focus on biblical teaching and the centrality of Jesus Christ in Christian faith. Visitors to Bethel Baptist can expect traditional worship services centered on Scripture, prayer, and hymn singing. Baptist congregations generally welcome guests and encourage participation in worship and community activities. The church serves the Parkersburg area and reflects the Baptist heritage of religious freedom and local church independence that characterizes this denomination across the United States.
Denomination
BaptistPhone
(304) 863-5636Services
Worship
Ministries
Bible Study
Sunday School
Youth
Founded
1847Last updated July 2026
200-500
estimated members
This is likely one of 28 Baptist congregations in Wood County, WV. Baptist accounts for 25% of the county's 176 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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