Bethel Staff
Cris Harper - Pastor
Pastor Cris joined Bethel Community Church February of 2020. He is married to Christy and has two young children, Ruth and Gabe. Cris enjoys cooking, keeping up with basketball and soccer through the year, and will talk all things Star Wars with whoever cares to listen.
Cris holds an M.Div. degree from Beeson Divinity School (Birmingham, AL). Prior to coming to Bethel he worked as a Hospital Chaplain at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, offering pastoral support to intensive care units and the Emergency Department.
Contact Pastor Cris at cris@discoverbethel.com
Cris holds an M.Div. degree from Beeson Divinity School (Birmingham, AL). Prior to coming to Bethel he worked as a Hospital Chaplain at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, offering pastoral support to intensive care units and the Emergency Department.
Contact Pastor Cris at cris@discoverbethel.com
Wendy Werkman - Administrator
Wendy has been a member of Bethel since 2003. She has a diversified work experience, and has brought that experience to Bethel Community Church in the Administrator position since August 2011. Her passion is to see people become connected within the church family, and is probably one of the first people you’ll be welcomed by! When not at Bethel, you can find Wendy spending time with her husband Melvin and their family, gardening, reading, or enjoying walks.
Contact Wendy at wendy@discoverbethel.com
Contact Wendy at wendy@discoverbethel.com
Jill Sneep - Administrative Assistant
Jill has been attending Bethel for 18 years. She has been involved over the years as Meals Ministry coordinator, on the women's ministry committee and a volunteer with Children's Ministry. Jill was hired at Bethel August of 2016. She is the assistant to the Administrator and many other ministries. Jill and her husband Randy have been married for 16 years, and have 3 children. Jill enjoys having fun, reading & spending time with her family and friends.
Contact Jill at jill@discoverbethel.com
Contact Jill at jill@discoverbethel.com
Doug Barr - Director of Youth Ministries
For the last 6 years Doug has been attending Bethel Community Church. He is married to Cherie and has one very active son, Cody. He is passionate about youth ministry, seeing them grow in their faith, and discovering who Jesus is. Doug has a Bachelor of Commerce (Business) degree from the University of Alberta. During some downtime, he loves the outdoors, which includes hiking, swimming, skiing, and spending time at the lake. Plus, he enjoys hanging out with family & friends.
Contact Doug Barr at doug@discoverbethel.com
Contact Doug Barr at doug@discoverbethel.com
Jesse Horrocks - Director of Children's and Media Ministries
Jesse is new to Bethel and was hired in October 2020. She has a background in video producing and has a diploma in Television Arts from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Jesse has always had a passion for children and cannot wait to be a mom of her own someday. When not at Bethel, you can find Jesse at her parent’s home on the weekends in Devon watching one show or another with her parents and younger sister.
Contact Jesse at jesse@discoverbethel.com
Contact Jesse at jesse@discoverbethel.com
Caleb Vetter - Director of Worship Ministries
Caleb joined Bethel Community Church January of 2021. He is married to Amy and has three young children, Hudson, Gabe, and Rhett. Caleb enjoys reading philosophy, studying music, and playing squash in the Edmonton Squash League. He is also pursuing an Elementary Education After Degree from The King’s University graduating in the spring of 2022.
Caleb holds a B.A. Music degree from Briercrest College (Caronport, SK) as well as a B.A. Social Sciences degree from The King’s University (Edmonton, AB). Prior to coming to Bethel he spent five years at home as the primary caregiver for his three young boys.
Contact Caleb at caleb@discoverbethel.com
Caleb holds a B.A. Music degree from Briercrest College (Caronport, SK) as well as a B.A. Social Sciences degree from The King’s University (Edmonton, AB). Prior to coming to Bethel he spent five years at home as the primary caregiver for his three young boys.
Contact Caleb at caleb@discoverbethel.com
Cindy Harris - Support Services
Cindy is originally from Ontario and has lived in Edmonton since 1999. Through Bethel she became a Christian in 2008 and was baptized in 2009. Since then she has been involved in various volunteer positions at Bethel and continues to learn and grow in Christ. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and hanging out with friends. Cindy is blessed to be an important part of Bethel's team.
Our Council
Governing EldersEd Dubbeldam - Chair
Arnie Steenbergen - Vice Chair Brad Veenstra - Clerk Mike Huisman Joanne Rozendaal Helena Myschuk Dan Wildeboer |
Shepherding Elders - Chair
- Vice Chair Royce Boskers Dianna Mast Lori Groth Tara Kilkenny Margaret Rietveld Bethany Mast Curt Rozendaal Richard Vriend Hilary Warnock |
DeaconsHelen Krol - Chair
Jeff Van Niejenhuis - Treasurer Linda Bird Alison Bootsma Don Groot Bryan Mast Ritta Vandermeulen Jordan Stellingwerff Jordan Voogd Kevin Veenstra Caroline Wallish Michael Werkman |
*If you would like to contact the Governing Elders directly, please email governingelders@discoverbethel.com