Rev. Tim Eden was called to serve Bethel and began work in October 27th of 2019. Pastor Eden graduated from Kettering University with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in 2008, Concordia Seminary with a Master of Divinity in 2012 . He has served Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sulpur Springs, TX prior to coming to
Shelly Schultz began working as Bethel's Preschool Director in January 2024, with an installation date of January 28. 2024. Shelly is married to Trey, and they have three children.
Katie Bentley began working as Bethel's Tech & Communications Assistant in August 2023. Mrs. Bentley has a Bachelor of Science in Sociology degree from Texas A&M University in 2004. Previously she has worked in apartment management, bookkeeping, and various positions within the preschool and front office at Bethel Lutheran Church since 2015. Katie is married
Joyce Sutherland has worked for Bethel as the Director of Operations and HR since January 15, 2023. Mrs. Sutherland retired from 22 years of work at Texas A&M University. She grew up in Houston, TX. Joyce is married to Jim and they have three grown children and five grandchildren.
Ruthann Stroud has worked for Bethel as Church Secretary since December 1, 2001. She has a business degree with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Missouri. She has served at Faith LCMS, Hialeah, FL and First Presbyterian, Bryan, TX as church secretary. She is married to Rev. Dr. K. Lynn Stroud. They have
Jeffery Bellach Director of Christian Education (D.C.E.) was called to serve Bethel and began work in June of 2019. Mr. Bellach graduated from Concordia St. Paul in 2004 with his D.C.E. degree. Mr. Bellach also created his Master’s in Education from Jones International University in 2012. He has served Gospel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Tetsuya Sugita started working as Bethel's Director of Parish Music (D.P.M.) on September 15, 2021, and was installed during Reformation on October 31, 2021. Mr. Sugita graduated from Concordia University Irvine in 1994 with a degree in church music. He continued to study organ performance and piano pedagogy at Cal State Fullerton. Mr. Sugita is
Mrs. Terry Frazier began working as Bethel’s Bookkeeper in January 2023. She has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University and a post-baccalaureate Certificate in Public Accounting from University of Alabama in Huntsville (AL). Mrs. Frazier has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 2009. She has worked in various accounting positions