Owatonna (pop. ~26,000; Steele County ~37,000) blends small-town hospitality with big-city access—45 minutes to Rochester (Mayo Clinic), Mankato, and the Twin Cities. Ideal for families: top schools, parks/rec centers, music festivals/programs, arts/theater, shopping (Target, Lowes, Walmart, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's), strong healthcare/community ties. Safe, amenity-packed, music-rich spot for raising kids.

Local Favorites:

• 37 City Parks
• 25 Miles of Trails, many along the Straight River
• Recently Renovated Downtown District
• Central Park with Music Festivals/Programs
• The Original Cabela's (Now Bass Pro Shops)

Bethel Church is a Converge Baptist congregation in Owatonna, MN (founded 1954) pursuing our mission: helping as many people as possible become fully devoted followers of Jesus.

We are guided by six core values:

• Surrender: Initial and ongoing submission to Christ
• Community: Gathering big and small to become fully devoted followers of Jesus
• Time with Jesus: Prioritizing Scripture and prayer
• Disciple-making: Co-journing and multiplying disciples
• Serving Others: Faithfully offering time and talents
• Generosity: Generously stewarding money and possessions.

We offer Sunday services with nursery/kids programs, Wednesday kids/youth/community suppers, VBS/camps, MomCo (formerly MOPS)/AHG. Our evangelical-conservative theology affirms Bible inerrancy, salvation by faith alone, complementarian eldership, and welcomes all to the gospel while upholding scriptural standards. Facilities include sanctuary, gym, kitchens, and kid-focused classrooms.