WHO WE ARE
Mission
Bethlehem UMC's purpose is to love persons into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Vision
Bethlehem UMC is honored to be one of the oldest churches in Hamilton County. We began 180 years ago and moved to our current location in 1912. We are well established in this community! With this solid foundation, we plan to be here for all who want to love Christ for many years to come.
We believe we are called to provide a home of faith and friendship for those who are seeking a church family with Jesus Christ at the center. We care for each other and for the world around us. All are welcomed warmly and encouraged to participate in our church events as a way to enjoy each other’s fellowship. Our weekly family-friendly services offer traditional hymns and Methodism teachings. We welcome you to experience Christ's love here at Bethlehem United Methodist Church.
Lead Pastor: Reverend Troy Richards
Troy has been the pastor of Bethlehem UMC since 2025. In addition to serving here he is also the Director of High School Ministries at Fishers UMC down the road. Troy has been in full-time ministry for almost thirty years pastoring in Canada, Louisiana and now here in Indiana where he has served in the areas of youth and music ministry and also in the role of associate pastor.
Troy is also a writer and author. He has been a featured contributor to GROUP magazine, has written for various ministry books and wrote curriculum that is used around the world. He also teaches seminars on ministry and working with teenagers (his most popular sharing what we can learn from Disney World to help in ministry). He also has books available on Amazon, his newest being "Jesus Was a Farmer".
Where Troy's heart truly lies is helping people grow closer to Jesus. Whether that’s someone who knows nothing about Christ being introduced to Him or someone who has been in a relationship with Jesus for eighty years seeing a piece of Scripture in a new way and deepening their faith in Him, he loves it when a person gets closer to Jesus.
Contact Pastor Troy at pastorbethlehemumc@gmail.com.