Our Staff

Aaron Lawrence

Lead Pastor
Pastor Aaron is our Lead Pastor. He provides direction, vision, and oversight for the church's ministry and works closely with other church leaders and staff to ensure the church is fulfilling its mission.

Garry Kipe

Legacy Pastor
Pastor Garry oversees the guest experience, missions, outreach and pastoral care.

Hannah Bard

Family Life Pastor
Pastor Hannah is passionate about helping kids and students know Jesus and grow in their faith through relationships and discipleship.

Abby Lawrence

Worship Leader
Abby is the Worship Leader at Bethel. She not only leads our church on Sunday mornings, but she also helps develop our youth worship band on Wednesday nights.

Matt Oliphant

Media Director
Matt oversees media, marketing, and communications at Bethel, using creative storytelling to share the gospel and enhance the weekend experience.

Heather Defenderfer

Accountant
Heather manages Bethel’s finances, ensuring accountability and compliance with nonprofit regulations. She is passionate about helping the church steward its resources wisely.

Kayla Yeager

Administrative Assistant
Kayla supports Bethel’s staff and office operations, helping the team stay organized and focused on the church’s mission.

Niki Kauffman

Kids Director
Niki leads our children’s ministry by creating a safe, fun, and faith-filled environment where kids can grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Our Deacon Team

The Deacon Team is elected to assist our pastor in spiritual matters and to help conduct the business operation of the church (Ephesians 4:11, 12; 1 Timothy 3:8-13).
Jeryl Hoover
Brian Gayman
Bob Putt
Andrew Fizer
Marvin Bard