ABOUT US
Bethesda Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is a Christ-centered, community-focused, multi-generational faith community. Since 2006, we have proudly served the North Las Vegas community by providing workshops, voter registration, a food pantry, and—most importantly—spiritual nourishment.
OUR MISSION
Our purpose is to serve and strengthen our community through faith-driven outreach, education, and empowerment. We are dedicated to providing resources that meet immediate needs while equipping individuals and families with tools for long-term success. Through programs in financial literacy, parenting, life skills, entrepreneurship, and economic development, we aim to foster growth and opportunity. Guided by the love of Christ, we strive to build stronger families, thriving communities, and a brighter future for all.
OUR HISTORY
Founded in 2006 with a divine vision given to Pastor Daryl and Lady Sandra Harris, Bethesda Church of God in Christ began with just ten members meeting in the Harris home. From those humble beginnings, the church grew quickly, moving to the downtown Las Vegas Library, then to its first dedicated space on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. There, Bethesda expanded ministries such as Sunday School, youth groups, and a dynamic Dance Ministry, while also introducing signature events like the Purity Ball and Super Soul Sunday. Continued growth led to new locations, first on West Craig Road in 2013, and later to its current home on Camino al Norte in 2018.
Bethesda’s commitment to prayer, Scripture, and community service has shaped its ministry. Outreach efforts have included tutoring programs, a community pantry, enrichment programs, and holiday assistance for hundreds of families. Even during the pandemic, Bethesda embraced innovation, launching a media department to expand its virtual presence and continue serving families with excellence.
Today, Bethesda remains a thriving congregation of faith, resilience, and compassion. Guided by its mission—Serving Christ: Building People and Community—the church continues to build stronger families, empower its members, and impact North Las Vegas with the love of Christ.
OUR LEADERS
Pastor Daryl Harris
Dynamic Preacher • Anointed Prayer Warrior • Devoted Servant
Pastor Daryl Harris, a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, is a dynamic preacher and devoted servant with a deep passion for ministry. A graduate of New Brunswick Theological Seminary with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology, he was commissioned in 2006 by Bishop Carruth Hall to establish Bethesda Church of God in Christ, which has grown from ten members in his living room to a thriving congregation of nearly 160.
Beyond his pastoral work, Pastor Harris serves faithfully in the Nevada First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction as Administrative Assistant, Chair of the Council of Pastors and Elders, and Superintendent of the Gateway District. He is also a mentor to young pastors across the nation.
Above all, he treasures his role as husband, father, and “Papi” to his beloved grandchildren. He and his wife, Lady Sandra Harris, are blessed with four children who serve alongside them in ministry.
Lady Sandra Harris
Trailblazer • Anointed Teacher • Servant Leader
Lady Sandra Harris, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, is a devoted wife, mother, and servant leader with more than two decades of experience in counseling, teaching, and preaching. Raised in Rosemark COGIC, she developed a lifelong love for ministry from an early age. Known for her ability to connect through sincere worship, insightful teaching, and comical commentary, she is a trailblazer who has also contributed to organizations such as SISTA to SISTA, USA Track & Field, the Urban Chamber of Commerce, and the NAACP.
She studied at Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has taught at UNLV, the College of Southern Nevada, and at local and national conventions. After retiring from a 30-year career with the Las Vegas Valley Water District, Lady Harris continues to serve faithfully as Executive Secretary to Bishop Donald C. Bronson and Workshop Coordinator & Jurisdictional Marshall. As First Lady of Bethesda COGIC, she leads the Women’s Department, teaches Sunday School, and serves on the Praise & Worship Team.
Lady Harris treasures her family above all. She and Pastor Daryl Harris are blessed with four children and five gifted grandchildren who serve alongside them in ministry.
