Bethel Baptist Church

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Rick Bradford - Pastor Emeritus

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Rick and his wife Peggy were married in 1962.  Rick was saved in 1966 at the age of 27 and surrenderred to preach in 1972.  He was ordained in 1974 by the Canadian Heights Baptist Church.  He founded the Bethel Baptist Church in July of 1978 meeting in the Yukon Round-up Club.  Rick and Peggy have two married children and 4 grandchildren.  Rick enjoys playing golf and riding his motorcycle.

Under his leadership:
A church building was completed in 1981 with 6300 square feet.  A 2000 square foot educational building was built in 1984.  In 1986 a second story was added to the original building doubling the square footage.  The educational building was converted in to the main office building of the church.  In 2001, the Bradford Family Life Center was completed.  This 7400 squre foot building is a multi-purpose activity building for fellowships, sports, festivals and dinners. 

Retirement:
At the end of July of 2008, Bro. Rick retired and is enjoying spending time with his wife.  He remains very active in the ministry of Bethel Baptist Church.  Bro. Rick teaches the Pastor's Sunday School Class and leads Bethel's Biker Ministry.