ABOUT BEAR CREEK
Let’s make God’s love real—Together.
At Bear Creek, it doesn’t matter where you’ve been, what you’ve done, or what language you speak—there’s a place for you here. We believe the love of Christ is real, life-changing, and meant to be shared. When you belong, you’ll want others to experience that same love, too.
Bear Creek Is…
Our ministries
Our ministries are designed to meet the spiritual, relational, and practical needs of people at every stage of life. From kids to adults, each ministry provides opportunities for growth, service, and connection.
Our Team
At Bear Creek, our staff is a diverse team of Christ-centered leaders committed to serving others and helping people grow in their faith. We’re here to walk with you on your journey.
Our History
1977
In 1977, seven couples began a home Bible study in the Bear Creek area of West Houston. They had a vision for a new church that would serve the existing area and the community that would be there in the future. At that time, only a few neighborhoods existed and fewer businesses were clustered along the Highway 6 corridor. However, these individuals saw potential as Houston continued to grow westward for new neighborhoods, homes and most importantly, new people who needed Christ.
1981
By 1981, they bought the field and constructed a building where they began life together as a church with more than 175 members. Throughout the next twenty years, they continued to build, reach and make disciples.
2001
In 2001, Pastor David Welch accepted the role as lead pastor. At that time, Bear Creek had 2,141 church members and a regular Sunday attendance of approximately 897. The church had built a total of 57,000 square feet of ministry space and was continuing to reach the community for the gospel, baptizing 1,216 individuals within its 20 years.
Throughout the next few years, Bear Creek began to outgrow its ministry spaces. The church was landlocked and had reached capacities within its buildings. Real estate experts suggested that Bear Creek’s land needs would be impossible to find in the West Houston area, but God provided 35 acres at Fry Road and West Little York.
2006
Bear Creek moved into its new facility in March 2006. The building was 50 percent larger than the previous campus, and the church doubled in average attendance within the first 18 months and saw 1,000 new professions of faith.
2014
After several years, Bear Creek began experiencing capacity issues in three critical ministry areas. While trusting God to produce greater things through the building campaign, the church broke ground in February 2014 to add 27,500 square feet of new ministry spaces for preschoolers, children and adults.
2015
Bear Creek held its grand opening for the new building on January 25, 2015, and the church has seen God's hand working in people's lives through the expanded ministry spaces.
As we continue to seek God’s will at Bear Creek, our staff and faith family are committed to trusting God as He guides our steps in reaching the West Houston, Katy, Cypress areas for the gospel.
Grow Your Faith
We’ll help you grow in faith by connecting you to worship, community, and purpose—equipping you to live out the Gospel and sending you to make an impact in your world for Christ.
Our Beliefs
Bear Creek Church believes the Bible is true, Jesus is Lord, and the Gospel changes everything.
Our Affiliations
Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Baptists of Texas
Texas Baptist Convention
