“Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.”
Jeremiah 3:15 NIV
Rev. Dr. Caesar Roland Richburg is the Pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church located in Columbia, South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry and Biology from Claflin University in Orangeburg, S.C.; a Master of Science Degree in Administration from the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Missouri; a Master of Divinity Degree in theology from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri; and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, North Carolina. He declares “I am among you as one who serves.” (Luke 22:27 NLT) He has been privileged to serve Bethel A.M.E. Church as Senior Pastor since November of 2016 and previously served for 10 years as Senior Pastor of Williams Chapel A.M.E. Church in Orangeburg, S. C. and 18 years as Pastor of Allen Temple A.M.E. Church in Greenville, S.C. His passion for the well-being of people is the driving force behind his ministry. He has been privileged to participate in many international and community events aimed at bringing people closer to God. He is called upon to teach and mentor throughout the Church. He has founded non-profit Economic Development Corporations to serve communities and has served the boards of numerous public organizations. Bethel means “house of God.” The mission is to welcome home those who feel they are spiritually homeless to empower them in a Christian community of Real People, Real Love, and Real Relationships, so they can discover and use their spiritual gifts, practice the teachings of Jesus Christ, and serve others to build up the Body of Christ.
Pastor Caesar R. Richburg
“I am among you as one who serves.” (Luke 22:27 NLT)
THE MINISTERIAL STAFF
The Reverend Colé Weathers
Assistant Minister
THE Reverend Norman Duckett
Senior Ministry
The Reverend Nicholas Chambers
Youth Ministry
The Reverend Mary Frances Wilson
Associate Minister, The Shepherd’s Corner Outreach Ministry of Bethel
THE Reverend Betty Wannamaker
Congregational Care
THE Reverend Beverly Manigo
Evangelism Ministry
The Reverend Robert Cleckley Retired
Brother Reggie McKnight Licentiate
HISTORIC BETHEL
1528 SUMTER STREET COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA 29201
[Historic] Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is significant as the work of John Anderson Lankford, one of the first registered African American architects in the United States, and official architect for the A.M.E. Church. Read more …
BETHEL LEARNING CENTERS
819 WOODROW STREET, COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205
Since 1995, Bethel Learning Centers has served the families of Columbia by providing high-quality care and education that honors young children as a gift of God. The organization of our learning environment, the instructional materials, and the curriculum prepare children for elementary school and beyond. We provide a safe and nurturing environment, where children learn, grow, and thrive spiritually, intellectually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our teachers relate to our children and our parents. Our Parents Portal (coming soon) will engage parents in the discovery of the fascinating world of learning and playing. Read more…