Matt Merold
Lead Pastor
Matt Merold has served as the Lead Pastor of Bethany Christian Church since 2000. Under his leadership, Bethany has grown into a multi-campus church with a clear mission to help people know God, live free, find purpose, and be difference makers.
A visionary leader and gifted communicator, Matt is passionate about helping people experience life transformation through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. His heart for discipleship and community has shaped Bethany into a church known for generosity, authenticity, and outreach—both locally and globally.
A visionary leader and gifted communicator, Matt is passionate about helping people experience life transformation through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. His heart for discipleship and community has shaped Bethany into a church known for generosity, authenticity, and outreach—both locally and globally.
Luke Bean
Executive Pastor
Kara Armes
Children's Pastor
Tom Watson
Campus Pastor-Washington
Garrett Burton
Media Director
Josh Brown
Campus Pastor-Princeton
Bill Miller
Elementary Pastor-Washington
Noble Boger
Student Pastor-Vincennes
Peter Kingsley
Discipleship
Kelli Merold
Connections Director-Washington
Trey Novak
Worship Pastor-Princeton
Brian Frame
Worship Pastor-Vincennes
Conner Freeman
Middle School Pastor-Washington
Tom Buchanan
Campus Pastor-Vincennes
Noah Hinson
Student Pastor-Washington
Krystle Leonard
Discipleship Pastor
Grace Burton
Early Childhood Pastor
Kaleb Bolton
Children's Pastor-Princeton
Courtney Fields
Recovery Pastor
Jamie Williams
Campus Pastor-Washington
Eddie Gornall
Connections Director-Vincennes
Keagan Franey
Elementary Pastor-Washington
Steven Mayfield
Discipleship Pastor-Vincennes
Rhonda Meade
Office Coordinator-Vincennes
Mandy Ash
Communications
Erin Beaman
Children's Ministry
Nate Lasley
Worship Resident
Javier Duran
Creative Arts
Zayin Hagemeier
Production
Sawyer Covert
Student Ministry Resident
Meredith Bean
High School Intern
Gabe Knepp
High School Intern
Emily Ash
High School Intern