Profile Category: Elder

Nick was born in Easton, PA and is the oldest of 3 boys. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior as a child while attending Bethlehem Christian School. He then graduated from Easton High School and received a degree of Associate in Science in Computer Information Systems from Northampton Community College. In his youth he participated in wrestling and attended weekly youth group meetings. Nick also enjoys singing which led him to join the Praise team at Bethel. He and his wife Jackie strive to build their family life with Jesus Christ as the center piece as they raise their children and seek to continue to grow in Christ.

Jim was born in Betts Hospital, Easton PA, and lived his first 2 years in his grandparent's home in Bangor, PA before the family moved to Easton, PA. Chris and Jim met in 8th grade and dated until their wedding in 1967. They had two children; Heather and Seth. Jim made a profession of faith in Jesus in October 1975. They started attending Bethel in 1977 and became members on April 23, 1978. Over the years he has worn many hats including, but not limited to, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, serving 28 years formerly as a Deacon, and now as an Elder.

Scott grew up in a small farm community in central Pennsylvania.  Church, family and work were a central part of his life.  He came to the realization in elementary school that his relationship with God was influenced by his family, but it was a personal decision he had to make and his parent's faith would not be enough to ensure him eternal life.  He remembered making his decision publicly at a church service.   Jesus Christ gave him eternal life then and since then he has never doubted the decision he made. 

Born in Easton, Pa Jerry is the oldest of three boys. He met his wife, Kathy, on a blind date in 1974. Not long after their first meeting, she shared the Gospel and invited him to church. In early 1975 he surrendered his life to the Lord and later that year they were married. Jerry became a meat cutter and remained in that profession for 25 years. He then became a business owner and later drove school bus for 7 years until becoming the Transportation Supervisor for Wilson Area School District for three years until retirement. Jerry worked for 4 years as the Facilities Coordinator for Easton Arts Academy and is now officially retired from there.  Jerry’s involvement at Bethel encompasses many capacities over his 30 plus years of membership, such as softball player/coach, youth leader, AWANA secretary, men’s choir, Trustee, Treasurer, and currently as Elder assigned to Outreach. He has also served on short-term missions trips in Ecuador, Brazil, and India.  Jerry and Kathy were blessed with two girls, Kyla Rae and Jeri Jo, and gives all thanks and praise to HIS Lord and Savior for forgiving him of his sins and allowing him to serve.