Bill Abernathy is the Lead Pastor at Berean. He majored in biblical studies, theology and pastoral leadership at Grace Seminary (D.Min), Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary (M.Div.) and Cedarville University (B.A.). After pastoring a church in Columbus, Ohio for over 25 years, Pastor Bill came to Berean in July of 2009. He and his wife, Peggy, have 3 adult children:…
Steve Nichols is Associate Pastor of Music and Worship at Berean, serving since January 2006. He and his wife, Becky have been married over thirty-five years. They have a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel & Joy with two sons, Landon and Declan living in NY; and a daughter and son-in-law, David and Cynthia, with a son,…
Jim Galvin is the associate pastor of Christian Education and Outreach at Berean. He joined the pastoral team in the fall of 2015. He attended Cedarville University (BA) and Baptist Bible Seminary (M Min). He provides oversight to Berean’s adult Sunday School and children’s ministries. He also encourages the church by providing opportunities to reach…
Ryan Bump is the Associate Pastor of Student Ministries. His family joined Berean in January of 2019. His primary responsibilities (passions) are to the teens and college students of Berean. He and his wife, Julie have four girls, Sophia, Lucy, Annalise, and Evelyn. Pastor Ryan has earned his degrees from Word of Life (two years),…
Lynn Ford has served as Office Manager at Berean since September of 2012. Her primary role is to oversee the day to day functions of the church office. This involves the production of weekly church documents, assisting the pastors with their duties, and communication with the church family. She and her husband, Randy have 2…
Joe Austin has been the Facilities Manager at Berean since October of 2019. Previously he worked at Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, MI for more than 34 years and in the field of aviation for 40 years. He has participated in several life changing mission trips with his wife and family during those working years.…
Karen Galvin has served as secretary/front office receptionist at Berean since June of 2018. If you call the church office, chances are that you will be talking with her. She came to Berean with over 10 years of experience working in a church office. She and her husband, Pastor Jim, have 4 adult children and…