Bethel Independent Baptist Church was started in Bethel as a mission work in the early 1960s. Missionary John Sleppy came to Bethel in 1971 and built the church that exists today. His son, Jody Sleppy, moved back to Bethel in 2000 and pastored the church for 16 years until he passed away in 2016. Since then, our family has been filling the gap, and I have been the acting pastor.
The church is located across from the AC store next to Subway.
Service times are:
Sunday:
10:00am Sunday School
11:00am Morning Service
6:00pm Evening Service
Wednesday:
6:30 Kings Kids (children’s program)
7:00pm Bible Study and Prayer
6:30 Kings Kids (children’s program)
7:00pm Bible Study and Prayer
Bethel Independent Baptist Church
P.O. Box 205
Bethel, AK 99559
907/543-4091
The Claypool Family 
I had a great week and wish I could have spent more time with you guys. If I hadn’t promised my family I would return as soon as I could, I would have stayed another day or two. Hope the rest of your time in Unalakleet was profitable. God Bless!
Bruce Claypool
sbclaypool@gmail.com
907/545-2051 cell phone