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the Ame mission
The Mission of the AME Church is to minister to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people.
THE VISION
We will be a healthy congregation made up of healthy families. We will be a multi-generational church that ministers to all people despite race, sexual orientation, education, or economic background. Our ministries will be active in both the church and in the community to where we transform both to a glorious being.
CORE VALUES
- Impactful Worship: Focused preaching, Teaching and Worship
- Family Centered: Creating a Culture Family
- Authentic Community: Servig God and Others—inside and out
- Sacrificial Giving: Giving God our Time, Talent, and Treasure
2025-2026 Theme – “We Grow Here!”
But Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen – 2 Peter 3:18
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Reverend Markus-Derek White
Historic Bethel’s Ministerial Leader
standing on the strong historical foundation of bethel, we aim to answer How the past of the Black Church will inform its future for survival.
Reverend White has served in many ministerial capacities. In addition to serving as the proud Pastor of Historic Bethel A.M.E. Church, he is also a former educator serving as a 7th grade History and Science teacher and currently serves as a Caseworker to young African American boys with Friends of the Children of Tampa Bay. Additionally, he is the proud owner and CEO of Sankofa Educational Coaching and Consulting LLC.
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