RGTV: Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Founded in 1873 and now in its fourth building, Bethlehem Lutheran Church is spreading the good word and touching needy lives from its new home in Heartside.

Founded in 1873 and now in its fourth building, Bethlehem Lutheran Church is spreading the good word and touching needy lives from its new home in Heartside. Pastor Jay Schrimpf explains why, despite its deserving accolades, the new facility is really “just a building.”


Andy Dragt is a freelance digital storyteller who lives in Uptown. In a former life, he studied and worked as a construction manager. He is Rapid Growth’s resident vlogger. His life is broadcast to the interwebs here and at twitter, here.

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