San Antonio Community Resource Directory
Bethel AME Church (Faith / Christian )

Bethel AME Church is part of the Connectional (Global) African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church which has membership in twenty Episcopal Districts in thirty-nine countries on five continents.

Church & Community united in Love-Faith-Peace!

Rev Dr Melvin Wilson, Jr. - Pastor Send email
Melvin Braziel - Steward Vice Chair Send email

The A.R. Nelson Christian Outreach Center, a Ministry of Bethel AME Church, provides food, clothing and pantry to needy individuals and families in the community.

Food and clothing are distributed on a monthly basis based on family size. Every effort is made to include food items that are healthy and nutritious.

Clients select clothing items from the men’s, women’s and/or children’s sections depending upon their family make-up.

 Prayer and spiritual fellowship are available to all.

Located at the south end of Beasley Brown Community Center

Free.

Tuesdays and Thursdays - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Madelyn Johnson Send email
(210) 227-2696
Updated within the last 5 months.

Join us for breakfast before Sunday services.

Free.

Sunday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Rev Dr Melvin Wilson, Jr. Send email
Melvin Braziel Send email
Updated within the last 3 months.

The Committee on Social Action of Bethel AME is a part of the Connectional Commission on Social Action. We coordinate local church activities and information on social issues affecting the members and the neighbors of our church. 

Our goals include:

  • voter participation through registration drives and hosting meetings on neighborhood concerns and with local politicians;
  • economic development by offering assistance with job searches and job preparation; 
  • public awareness of issues that impact our local neighborhoods, such as the gentrification of East San Antonio; and
    literacy through our ongoing speed reading program.

Contact us at [email protected] if you have issues or concerns affecting our neighborhoods. Include CSA or Social Action in the subject line and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Rev Dr Melvin Wilson, Jr. Send email
Melvin Braziel Send email
Updated within the last 3 months.

Join us in person or watch live online here.

Click here to watch past services.

Click here to learn more about our ministries.

Click here for times and other details of upcoming services and events.

Sunday Service: 9:45 AM
Rev Dr Melvin Wilson, Jr. Send email
Melvin Braziel Send email
Updated within the last 3 months.