Micheal joined the Bethel staff team in 2012 originally as the Student Ministries Pastor, then transitioned into the role of Senior Pastor in January of 2016. His passions are to clearly communicate the Word of God, and to help people stay on our mission of making disciples of those God has placed in our lives. He and his wife Katie have been married for 12 years and have 3 kids who they love spending time with. Micheal also enjoys cheering on Chicago sports teams (as painful as that is), grilling when the weather is warm, and drinking good coffee. 

John has been at Bethel since 2016 and currently serves as the Pastor of Adult Ministries.   He loves training and equipping members of the Body to know what they believe and encouraging them to live out The Gospel in tangible ways in our community.  John loves spending time with his wife Autumn and their three kids and can usually be found somewhere outside with a good cup of coffee. 

David joined the Bethel staff in September of 2024 overseeing worship ministries and our creative team. His passion is to see the church engaged in authentic expressions of worship and to shepherd teams of musicians, technicians and creatives who live out the gospel through the use of their God-given gifts. David and his wife Margaret have three adult children, two who are newly married this year. He loves spending time with family, watching his UNC Tarheels play basketball, and good coffee - though that 2nd cup had better be decaf.

Brandi joined the Bethel staff in September 2017. She is passionate about teaching kids about Christ's love and saving grace, helping them hide God’s Word in their hearts, and building trusting relationships with them as they grow. Brandi and her husband, Bryan, were married in 2002. They have been blessed with four amazing children who keep their lives interesting!  In any remaining free time, Brandi also enjoys playing games with family, watching sports and supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes! 

John joined the Bethel staff team part-time in 2020 as a Director of Mobilization. He is passionate about helping believers start teams of multiplying disciples in their neighborhoods, towns, and communities by training and equipping believers how to share the gospel and establish believers in their faith. He and his wife Kim have been married since 1984 and have three sons, three daughter-in-laws, and two grandkids. John enjoys golf, running, all Minnesota sports (pro and Gophers), family, and time with friends.

David Tverberg
Matt McCartney
Micheal Simmerman
Steve Bloom
John Anderson
Eric Vande Zande