Pastors & Staff
Pastor
David Veldhorst
Pastor Dave has been with Bethel for over 50 years! Bethel is his home church and he returned home to serve as pastor in 2013. Prior to Bethel, Dave and his wife, Jan, served on the foreign mission field in Japan and Thailand. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Covenant Theological Seminary and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Purdue University. Dave loves people, teaching New Testament and Doctrine at Sheboygan Christian School, and running as much as possible.
PASTOR
Curtis Payton
Pastor Curtis came to Bethel in 2023 to serve as long term pulpit supply as the pastoral search committee was looking for a new candidate. However, God providentially grew his love for the people and the community, so after a candidate was found and another opportunity arose to serve at Bethel, Curtis eagerly received the call. In addition to ministering at Bethel, Curtis serves as a Military Chaplain in the United States Army Reserves. He is married to his wife Kaitlyn, has two older foster children, and one biological child. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Reformed Theological Seminary and a level 1a Clinical Pastoral Education certificate. He loves preaching the word of God, spending time with his family, meeting new people, and playing disc golf as often as he can.
PASTOR
Chris Allen
Pastor Chris has been serving at Bethel since January of 2024. He and his wife, Michelle, have 3 young boys. He was a union carpenter for 10 years before pursuing higher education. In 2019, he earned his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. Chris and his family returned to their hometown in Indiana after graduating, where he served as an associate pastor for 4 years before the Lord brought him to Bethel. Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, food from diverse cultures, cycling with his family, golfing, the great outdoors, and hunting with his sons.
Administrative assistant
Lisa Roerdink
Lisa has been a member of Bethel 32 years and has worked in the Bethel office 21 of those years! Growing up on a farm in rural Adell taught her about how God is in control of all things. She started attending Bethel while dating her husband Dan, and grew more in her faith and understanding of the Bible; teaching Sunday school, catechism, VBS, and helping with the Koinonia middle school youth program, but also taking time to learn with other ladies in small group bible studies and continuing her desire to know more about the Bible and desire to serve. After working various office positions and having two sons, it was time to find a place where she could be close to home and pick her boys up from school. God opened the door for her at Bethel. She is working with Love INC, as a GAP leader, and in her free time, Lisa loves to read the Bible and other books, go camping, coach bowling, and bowl in leagues.
CREATIVE + communications
Sara Huisman
Sara has been with Bethel since she was just a little one! Bethel is her home church and she returned after attending college out of state and marrying her husband, Brett. Throughout her years at Bethel, Sara has sung in the choir and on the worship team, volunteered with VBS, in the nursery, making Sunday coffee, and in other various capacities. After spending 10 years holding marketing and human resources roles within several local organizations, she is excited to be able to serve Bethel with her gifts and talents in this creative role. Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Communication from Trinity Christian College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Liberty University. Sara loves to read, learn, create things, spend time with family, spend time outdoors (especially on a lake), and play volleyball.
Elders
Brian Gesch '24
Ruling Elder, Vice Moderator
Brian DeMaster '24
Ruling Elder, Music & Worship Committee Chairman
Joel Navis '24
Ruling Elder, Christian Education Chairman
Ron DeMaster '25
Ruling Elder
Kevin Kiel '25
Ruling Elder
Joel Daane '25
Ruling Elder, Long Range Planning Chairman
Jason Alsum '26
Ruling Elder
Kevin LeMahieu '26
Ruling Elder, Moderator, Staff Review Chairman
Reid Rozeboom '26
Ruling Elder
Jim Gulke '26
Ruling Elder
David Veldhorst
Pastor
Chris Allen
Pastor
Curtis Payton
Pastor
Nathan Strom
Evangelist – Breakwater Church
Deacons
Ryan Davies '24
Deacon, President
Aaron Bemis '24
Deacon, Treasurer
Jonathon Daane '24
Deacon
Paul LeMahieu '24
Deacon
Joe Meerdink '25
Deacon
Jerry Urban '25
Deacon
Corey Lee '25
Deacon
Bob Ingelse '26
Deacon
Dave Lemmenes '26
Deacon
Marcus Van Dyken '26
Deacon
Trustees
Bob Vercouteren '25
Trustee
Andy Lensink '26
Trustee
Tim Boss '26
Trustee
Corey Lee '27
Trustee
Dave Vander Waal '27
Trustee