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Bethel Staff


Tom Baird - Lead Pastor

Tom Baird
Pastor Tom has served at Bethel Community Church since November of 2012.  He is married to Janet, and has two children and four grandchildren who live in Ontario.  When he is not busy serving Bethel, Tom loves reading, watching movies, meeting new people, and spending nights with friends.  He serves in various roles in the Bannerman Community (the neighbourhood where the church is located). 

Tom holds an M.Div. degree from Reformed Seminary (Jackson, MS) and a Masters of Pastoral Theology degree from Calvin Seminary (Grand Rapids, MI).  Prior to coming to Bethel he pastored at Fellowship Church in St. Thomas, Ontario for 21 years.  
 
​Contact Pastor Tom at tom@discoverbethel.com​​

Cris Harper - Pastor

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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

Wendy Werkman - Administrator

Wendy Werkman
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  

Jill Sneep - Administrative Assistant

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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 

Melanie Wright - Director of Youth Ministries

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Melanie has served at Bethel Community Church since September of 2013. She is passionate about advocating for young people, fostering cross-generational relationships in the congregation, and discipleship of the next generation of leaders. When not at Bethel, you can find Melanie reading a book, painting her nails, or checking out local restaurants with her husband, Nate.
 Melanie holds a Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA) and a Graduate Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry from Vanguard College (Edmonton, AB). 
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​Contact Melanie at melanie@discoverbethel.com 

Cindy Harris - Support Services

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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 Elders

Arnie Steenbergen - Chair
Ed Dubbeldam - Vice Chair

John Buisman - Clerk
Mike Huisman
Joanne Rozendaal
Dave Vander Heide
​Brad Veenstra

Shepherding Elders

Ed Dening - Chair
Derk Opdendries - Vice Chair

Lori Groth
Tara Kilkenny

Margaret Rietveld
​Mary Rietveld
Curt Rozendaal
Richard Vriend

Maria Zapata

Deacons

Helen Krol - Chair
​Jeff Van Niejenhuis - Treasurer

Linda Bird
Alison Bootsma

Allan Dronkelaar
Selikke Duthler
Don Groot
Bryan Mast
Ritta Vandermeulen

Gary Simpson
Rob Solomonson
Jordan Stellingwerff
Jordan Voogd
*If you would like to contact the Governing Elders directly, please email governingelders@discoverbethel.com
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  • Home
    • Building Check In
  • Services
    • Relaunch
    • Register to Attend
    • Connect
    • Prayer
  • Who we are
    • Council & Staff
    • Bethel's Story
    • Mission and Vision
    • Contact us
  • Ministries
    • Children's Ministry
    • Alpha
    • Dove Taekwondo
    • Men's Ministry
    • Prayer Ministry
    • Small Groups
    • WillowWood Preschool
    • Women's Ministry
    • World Missions >
      • Bettesu Village
    • Youth Ministry
    • Young Adults Ministry
  • Media
    • Ash Wednesday
    • Podcasts
    • RightNow Media
    • Pastor's Corner
    • Worship Resources
    • Holy Week
    • Video Archive
    • Bulletin and Community News
    • Member Photo Directory
  • GIVE
  • Grow
    • Growth Path
    • Reading Scripture Together
    • Bible Studies >
      • Lent 2021
      • Kids Sermon Series
      • It Is Written
      • Roots
    • Porn Recovery and Prevention Resources
  • SERVE
    • Serve Opportunities >
      • Adult Ministries
      • Alpha
      • Children's Ministries
      • Dove Taekwondo
      • Prayer Ministries
      • Serve Ministries
      • Welcome Ministries
      • Worship Ministries
      • Youth Ministries
    • Schedules
  • Summer Student Positions