Who We Are

Bethesda Church is an independent Christian fellowship with opportunities for all ages. We are an evangelical, Bible teaching, family focused, and missions minded church. Good things are happening at Bethesda Church and we are looking forward to the future with a tremendous amount of anticipation. Our worship services feature an inspiring music ministry that will touch your heart and draw you closer to the Lord. 

We have now moved to the Savage/ Prior Lake area from South Minneapolis, where we have had a rich heritage in serving the Lord. The Mission of Bethesda Church is to worship God and serve Him by modeling our faith, sharing the way of salvation, and guiding believers to maturity in Christ and His Word. 

Bethesda Church enjoys being a place where you feel at home and are inspired to become all that you can be. The foundation of our ministry is Biblical teaching with practical and relevant applications to life. Built on this foundation is a friendly fellowship that:

  • Lovingly accepts each person as a unique creation of God
  • Has a desire to reach people with the love of Jesus Christ
  • Encourages each one to develop and use their abilities in service to one another
  • Seeks personal growth and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. 

We are associated with the Grace Gospel Fellowship. This is a fellowship of churches and each church is autonomous and has its own unique style and approach to ministry and worship. 

Our Pastor

Pastor Mark, our senior pastor, was raised in the Minneapolis area and grew up in this church. After pastoring churches in Ohio, Oregon, God has called him to minister here. Pastor Mark graduated from Grace Bible College with a Bachelor of Theology and a Masters from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. Pastor Mark strives to teach the Bible in a practical and relevant way that guides people to apply God's truth in everyday living.

Kathy is doing a wonderful ministry at our church as our Director of Music.

Mark and Kathy have one child, Rachel, who attends Grace Bible College.


Senior Pastor Mark Matychuk, his wife, Kathy and daughter, Rachel