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-Washington
Brian Frame
Worship Pastor-Vincennes
Conner Freeman
Student 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/Student 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
Javier Duran
Creative Arts
Sawyer Covert
Student Ministry Resident