In November 1973, Reverend William McKinley Freeman from Newport, Rhode Island became the sixth pastor of Bethlehem.  He brought with him his wife Carolyn and son Tyrone.  He focused on strengthening and developing a more effective spiritual life within the church family and putting into effect a more effective mission program.  He worked to enhance the Educational Department, rebuild the Pipe Organ, and complete major exterior maintenance.  Reverend McKinley Freeman resigned his duties in July 1977.