Our Story
Beacon Church was born out of the desire of several friends to see a Christ-centered church planted for the communities of Bedford and Hurst. As we participated in the vision of community described in Acts 2:42-47, we thought, "wouldn't it be something to invite others to participate in life together in the community we live in?"
After years of participating in the local church and months of prayer, we approached the elders of Restoration Church late in the summer of 2020 with our hope to be sent out as a church plant. Our elders affirmed this desire, and in cooperation with The Village Church, Beacon Church was planted two years later. We've since welcomed many more friends into life at Beacon Church and hope to welcome many more. We are eager to see our community renewed through the power of the gospel.
Our Beliefs
Beacon Church is a church under the lordship of Jesus Christ. Therefore, we are committed to contending for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3). In unity with the historic Christian church, we believe and confess the Apostles’, Nicene, and Chalcedonian Creeds as accurate representations of Scripture’s teaching. In addition to these historic formulations, we are situated within the evangelical, soteriologically reformed, and baptistic traditions.
Our Values
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The person and work of Jesus Christ are the heart of all ministry activity and apply to every circumstance of our lives.
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We cultivate our relationships with God and one another through shared and individual practices.
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We pursue friendship with one another and with our neighbors because we’ve been invited into friendship with Jesus.
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We partner with individuals and organizations for the good of our city.
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We obey the Great Commission joyfully by making disciples, planting churches, and sending missionaries.
Our Partners
ACTS 29
Acts 29 is a global community of healthy, multiplying churches characterized by theological clarity, cultural engagement, and missional innovation.
They offer church leaders decades of experience-proven training, guidance, and tools for planting churches designed to grow and thrive. The call to make disciples is answered most effectively through gospel-centered churches.
Visit their website at acts29.com
BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS
The Baptist General Convention of Texas was formed in 1886, actively participating in planting hundreds of new churches every year. The BGCT is one of two state Baptist conventions in Texas, and we are excited to partner with them in the work of church planting and replanting.
Visit their website at texasbaptists.org
CHURCH PLANTING PARTNERS:
The Portillo Family
We support the work of church planting! Join us in praying for Luis Portillo and his family as he prepares to plant in Cuzco, Peru. Learn more about Luis and support his missionary work here.
Our Team
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Spencer Jacobson
Pastor | Teaching and Vision
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Hannah Dugger
Director of Children's Ministry
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Lindsey Wells
Worship and Liturgy Ministry Coordinator
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Holland Coleman
Pastoral Assistant
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Nick Gutierrez
Ministry Resident
Elders
Beacon Church is overseen by a plurality of elders. Elders must meet the biblical qualifications explained in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. Elders are charged to shepherd the flock of God in keeping with 1 Peter 5:1-5. Our elders are committed to sheperding and praying for the members of Beacon Church.
*Despite sharing the same last names, none of our Elders are related to one another.
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Spencer Jacobson
Elder
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Chris Wells
Elder
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Dylan Wells
Elder
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Clay Jacobson
Elder
Deacons
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Brent Boitmann
Deacon of Home Groups
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J.R. Bucklew
Deacon of Global Missions and Partnerships
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Christina Hadley
Deacon of Beacon Kids
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Justin Hadley
Deacon of Production, Audio, Visual, and Lighting
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Zach Haskin
Deacon of Facilities
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Jamie Jacobson
Deacon of Spiritual Formation
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Melissa Jacobson
Deacon of Administration
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Arianne Lott
Deacon of Home Groups
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Miranda Wells
Deacon of Aesthetics
Beacon Church
FAQ
Visiting a new church for the first time can be intimidating, and we want to remove as many barriers to hearing the gospel and participating in life at Beacon Church as we can. Here are a few questions & answers that may provide some help:
Beacon Church
2701 Brown Trail
Bedford, TX.
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Jesus concludes what has become known as the farewell discourse with a prayer in John 17. In it, he asks his Father to help his future church to dwell in unity, making them one, even as he and the Father and the Spirit are one (John 17:22-23).
Why?
So that the watching world would see the Church as a beacon of hope, a little light in a dark world, and that those with eyes to see would follow that light of unity and sacrificial friendship and see that the source of it is the risen Jesus Christ, the true light that the darkness cannot overcome.
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The best way to learn more about Beacon Church is by participating in our Sunday Gathering. We meet each Sunday at 10 AM to worship God, pray, learn from the Scriptures, receive the Lord's Supper, and participate in life together. Our services usually last between 75 and 80 minutes. No matter who you are, no matter what your background is, we invite you to join us for our weekly Sunday Gathering.
Come visit us on Sunday at 10 a.m.
Located at 2701 Brown Trail, Bedford, TX 76021 -
We love families and children at Beacon Church! Our desire is to partner with parents to help their children become disciples of Jesus Christ through friendship with God and one another.
Beacon Kids offers Christ-centered, age-appropriate programming for children from birth through 6th grade during our Sunday Gathering. Beacon Kids check-in opens at 9:45 AM, 15 minutes before service begins.
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If you'd like to contact us, talk to staff member, or receive prayer, take a moment to fill out our digital Connect Card and we’d love to talk with you.
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God created us for a true relationship with him and true relationships with others. Home groups are gatherings that happen at peoples’ homes throughout the week and typically include a meal, bible study, and friendship.
Fill out our Group Life questionnaire.
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Our website is a great place to start to find out everything you need to know about Beacon church. If you’d like to receive weekly updates about the life of the church, please subscribe to the Beacon weekly newsletter here.