Meet The Staff
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Pastor Randy Wilson
Randy became the Pastor of Bethany in January 1992. He prepared for the ministry at Hillsdale free will Baptist College in Moore, Oklahoma, Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth. Texas and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He believes that the local church is God' primary instrument in fulfilling the Great Commission and has led Bethany to increased involvement in both local and global missions. He has been married to Donell since 1977. They have two children, Chris and Catie. Donell is very involved in Bethany's Women' Ministries and leads a ladies bible study.
Pastor of Missions & Outreach Ernest Holland
Ernest became Bethany's first Pastor of Missions in August 2001. He graduated from Hillsdale Free Baptist College in Moore, Oklahoma. Ernest coordinates and leads the outreach ministries and events at Bethany. A very important part of these efforts is our annual Global Impact Celebration. Every person who is part of Bethany is challenged to be involved in missions by praying, giving and going. Ernest and his wife Elaine served for 15 years as missionaries in the Ivory Coast, West Africa. Elaine and Ernest were married in 1984. They have three children; Josh, Leah, & Elissa. Elaine is a nurse and is active in several ministries of the church including teaching the children's second grade Sunday School class, leading the 3-5 years Children's Choir and singing in the Celebration Choir.
Heidi Sanchez
Pastor of Children Ministries
Heidi has been Bethany's Children Pastor since August 2007. She is a graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University where she studied Church Administration and Leadership. She has served the Lord in Children’s Ministry staff positions for 7 years. She knows that most adults who are committed Christians today made the decision to accept Him as their personal Lord and Savior before the age of 13. Heidi is committed to teaching as many children as she can about the love of the Father, and loves the impact she can have on the magical time when they are being molded in their faith. She has been married to Fred since 1991. They have three children, Alex, Nicolas and Olivia. Fred is also involved in Bethany's Children’s Ministries and you can find him helping in Wee Worship on Sunday mornings, leading games in AWANA on Wednesday nights, and coaching Upward Basketball through the winter months.
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