OUR STAFF

Senior Pastor Rex Johnson

Rex & Pam came to Bethel as Senior Pastor in May of 2021. He & Pam, married in 1989, have two sons, one daughter-in-law and two grand-daughters.
Rex was ordained in 2004 and has been ministering for 18 years. Rex & Pam have a passion for ministry. They have a deep love for people and work with everyone to see their lives grow in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Rex has a preaching style that everyone enjoys. He is simple, to the point and Biblical in his sermons.
Rex received his Doctoral Degree from Piedmont College of Theology - Georgia

Jayne Dalrymple - Office Manager

Jayne began as secretary of Bethel Baptist in May 2021. She is the widow of Larry Dalrymple. She has a son and daughter. Her two granddaughters are the light of her life.

Mickey Pilkinton - Chairman of Deacons

Mickey is married to Paula Lumsden Pilkinton. He is a lifelong member of Bethel. Mickey serves on the Budget and Finance Committee, Risk Management Committee, and the Sound/Media/Computer Graphics Committee. Mickey and Paula have 2 sons.

Robby Funk - Secretary of Deacons

Robby and his wife, Holly, are parents of two daughters. He and Holly serve on the Youth Committee.

Phil Gilley - Deacon

Phil and Cindy Gilley, married in 1978, are lifelong members of Bethel Church. They have two sons, 2 daughters-in-law and 6 grandchildren. Phil serves on the Deacon board, is chairman of the Cemetery Committee and Personnel Committee. Phil and his family are vital to Bethel Church as well in our community. Phil was raised on the family farm and has been very successful carrying on the family tradition of farming.

Teddy Fletcher - Deacon

Teddy married Debbie Fletcher in 1975. They have two daughters, two sons-in-law, a grandson and granddaughter. Teddy uses his gift of hospitality by serving on the Food Service Committee, Funeral Hospitality Committee and Usher Committee. His is also Sunday School Assistant Director. He and his wife, Debbie, participated on several mission trips in Georgia and surrounding states.

Ken NeSmith - Deacon

Ken is a lifelong member of Bethel. Ken and Donna NeSmith married in 1980. Donna immediately moved her membership to Bethel. They have 1 son, 2 daughters, 1 daughter-in-law 2 sons-in-law and 8 grandchildren. Ken serves on the Deacon Board, Discipleship Training Director, chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, Publicity/Social Media/ Website Committee, Risk Management Committee. Ken and his family are vital to our community and Bethel Church. Ken, raised on the family farm, has been successful at carrying on the family tradition of farming.

Stephen Williford - Deacon

Stephen and his wife, Michelle, married in 2007. They have two daughters and a son. Both he and his wife are lifelong members of Bethel. Stephen is on the Deacon Board and is a member of the following committees: Ball Field, Cemetery, House and Grounds, Sound/Media/Computer Graphics and Senior Adult. He and his wife teach a children's Sunday School Class.

Keith Barnette - Deacon

Keith and Jill married in 1980. They have a son, daughter, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, granddaughter and grandson. Keith has done a great job as Sunday School Director for years. Keith was raised on the family farm and has been successful at carrying on the family tradition of farming.

Mark Williford - Deacon

Mark and Ramona married in 1981. They have two sons, a daughter, two daughters-in-law, and one son-in-law, but the highlight of their life is their 3 granddaughter and one grandson. Mark, an active member of Bethel, serves on the Deacon Board, Risk Management Committee snf Sound/Media/Computer Graphics Committee. He and Ramona teach preschoolers in Children's Church and Mission Friends. His hymns played on the harmonica add much to our to worship services.

Andy Carter - Deacon

Andy and Kristen married in 2016. They have two sons and a daughter. Andy is chairman of the House and Grounds Committee and teaches the Young Married Sunday School Class. He and Kristen serve on the Youth Committee and teach Kindergarten in Children's Church.

Will Williford - Deacon

Will married Keri NeSmith in 2003. He serves on the Ball Field Committee and Sound/Media/Computer Graphics Committee.

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Benjie Bullington

Benjie Bullington is married to Cindy. They have 2 children, Jacob and Tobie. Benjie and Cindy are on the Youth Committee and they teach the College and Career Sunday School Class.

OUR DEACONS

Bethel Musicians

Emily Bowers - Music Director

Emily is the Music Director at Bethel. She is married to Scott Bowers and they have 3 children.

Janice Brown - Pianist

Janice is a lifelong member of Bethel and is the pianist. She is married to Paul Brown and they have three sons.

Elizabeth Cauthen - Pianist - Vocals

Elizabeth is married to Andy Cauthen. She is the Keyboardist. They have 2 children.

Jessica Watson - Pianist - Vocals

Jessica is married to Clay Watson. She is the assistant keyboardist. They have 2 children.

Sean Collins - Bass Guitar

Sean is married to Caitlyn Albritton Collins. He is the Bass Guitarist at Bethel.

Robby Cauthen - Vocals -Bass Guitar

Robbie is married to Mike Cooper Cauthen. He is the Bass Guitarist at Bethel. They have 2 sons.

Allison Carter - Guitarist - Vocals

Allison is the daughter of Dennis and Joy Carter. The plays the acoustic guitar at Bethel.

Children's Church

Keri Williford - Children's Church Director

Keri is the Children's Church Director at Bethel. She is marrid to Will Williford and they have 2 daughters.

Donna NeSmith - VBS Director

Donna is the Vacation Bible School director at Bethel. She is married to Ken and they have 3 children.

Church Staff

Martha Ann Carter - WMU Director / Women's Ministry

Martha Ann is a lifelong member of Bethel. She is the WMU/Women's Ministry director. She is married to Keith and they have 3 children.

Keith Carter

Keith is a lifelong member of Bethel. He is married to Martha Ann Pirkle Carter. Keith is the Radio Station chairman for Bethel stations 101.5 and 102.7.

Michael Albritton

Michael is the Concert Outreach director. He is married to Connie Evans Albritton and they have 2 children.

Clay and Jessica Watson

Clay and Jessica Watson are Youth Leaders. They have 2 children.