Senior Pastor

(920) 346-5810 ext. 12 | (920) 346-2464

 

Hi, I am John Tilstra, senior pastor of Bethel. My family and I arrived at Bethel in January 2011. Before coming to Bethel, I pastored the Baileyville Reformed Church in Baileyville, IL for nine years. I am a 2001 graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida campus. Before I entered full-time ministry, I taught thirteen years in the public school systems of South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Georgia. My wife Leesa and I have been married for 25 years. We have two children: John and Bekah.

 

We at Bethel strive to follow our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in every aspect of our lives. We are sinners who were once separated from God, but now our relationship with Him has been restored when we placed our faith in who Jesus Christ is and in what He has done for us. It is my hope and prayer that Jesus Christ will make himself real to you.

Director of Youth Ministries

(920) 346-5810 ext. 16

 

Many know me as Mrs. Lind, but with being the youth director, I would like to be called Renae. I have been married to my husband, Bill, for 29 years and I have three children. My family and I grew up in Bethel and have been active in many areas of the church. This is the place we call home.

 

Before working at Bethel, I worked as a special education paraprofessional. I have always loved working with children, but little did I know that God had bigger plans for me when I was called to be Bethel’s Youth Director. Instead of preparing children for math, science, social studies, and language arts tests, I instead have the privilege of preparing them for eternal life with our Lord and Savior. God is SO good!

Secretary

(920) 346-5810 ext. 10

 

Hi, my name is Judi. I have not only been the Administrative Assistant at Bethel Church for 16 years, but also have attended here all my life along with my husband, Bill. We have two adult children as well as a wonderful daughter-in-law and two active grandsons who also attend Bethel. I not only answer calls, do lots of copying and creating of bulletins, newsletters and other items that are needed by the staff and consistory of Bethel. but also have been taking care of the accounting program since 2000. I am blessed by God to be able to work in this position and not only do my duties in the office, but hopefully help to console and pray for any members as well as others in time of need.