Bethel Praise & Worship Center, was established May 1, 1987 by Founders Evangelist Lionel J. Keys and Betty J. Keys. Evangelist Keys was the previous Sr. Pastor for over 28 years. BPWC is a full gospel non-denominational Christian church. Bethel or "El-Bethel" is Hebrew for "House of God." The ministry was inspired and birthed from the description of the vision of Jacob's ladder found in Genesis 28:11-22. Our ministry is to the total man as we focus on worshipping God and ministering to man's mind, body and soul. BPWC is home to Heartbeat Ministries, Inc., 501(c)3.
Our philosophy is that the church is to function as a spiritual community which comprehensively models the Kingdom of God on earth by developing Christians into committed disciples of Jesus Christ. This philosophy is reflected in our mission statement, "Building God's Kingdom One Soul At A Time." Here at Bethel we strive for harmony in the Spirit. We remain one-minded in the purpose of God's calling in Christ Jesus and we are known for the love felt by all who fellowship and worship with us.
Sr. Pastor Dwight L. Keys believes that as a disciple of Jesus Christ we are here to love God and love others as we love ourselves. For over 27 years he’s served as a licensed and ordained minister. This year he will celebrate 10 years serving as Sr. Pastor of Bethel Praise and Worship Center; additionally he serves as Superintendent of the K.E.C.C.M. SE & NE District.
Pastor Dwight studied at University of Houston and is a Veteran of The Army and Naval Reserves. He is a licensed Insurance and Financial Professional. He is lovingly married to his wife, First Lady Natalie Keys, and together they have their daughter Chloe Keys.
His belief is that every human being has value and purpose. In Christ we all can find love, eternal life, abundance and become the highest expression of God’s plan for each of us.
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 KJV
