Bethel’s Rock Church began as Bethel Assemblies of God in 1956 when Evangelists Robert and Monzelle Hanson felt the call to plant a church in South Minneapolis in a tiny building on the corner of Nicollet Avenue and 57th Street. That building seated 66 people. After less than a year, there was an immediate need for expansion. They built a new sanctuary and saw immediate growth. Bethel Assembly had two other pastors over the following 40 years.
Leading to Pastor James Biffert In 2010. James Biffert was called to be the new pastor at Bethel Assemblies of God. At this time the church name was changed to Bethel's Rock Church, which comes from Genesis 28 where Jacob encounters God's presence at Bethel. In 2015, Bethel's Rock moved to its current location in Richfield. We are excited to be a part of this community and are committed to reaching the people of Richfield. In October of 2019, Bethel’s Rock opened a campus in Farmington and just a year later in September of 2020, we opened our Apple Valley campus. Our most recent addition is a church plant in Cannon Falls, which launched in November of 2022. With over forty nationalities represented, our church reflects the diversity of the surrounding areas.
Under Pastor James’ leadership, the church experienced tremendous growth in every area of ministry. Pastor James has a vision for raising up future ministry leaders and missionaries and wants to see the church continue to succeed in making disciples for Christ. With an emphasis on Biblical teaching, community, prayer and God's presence, Bethel’s Rock is making an impact in the Richfield, Farmington, and Apple Valley communities, as well as the Twin Cities and around the world.
