Youth Pastor:    Sam & Lori Coblentz

Sam and Lori have served as the leaders of the Bethany Youth ministry for around 6 years.  They feel that impacting this next generation is a top priority calling in their lives right now, and they pour that passion and leadership into everything that we do.  They are truly gifted at seeing into the youth deeper than the surface and making their passion for Christ contageous.  Sam and Lori also specifically lead the Worship and Drama Team portion of the youth, aside from the overall leadership they provide.

Youth Sponsor:    Carol Sommers

Carol Sommers came up through the youth group here at Bethany, and has served as a youth sponsor for 3 years.  She loves bonding with the girls and enjoys the relationships she has built here.  She provides great wit and a level-headed skill of planning.  I don't know what we would do without her laugh.  Carol also specifically leads the Service Team portion of the youth.

Youth Sponsor:    Scott & Melissa Schrock

Scott and Melissa joined the youth ministry at the beginning of 2007.  Their lives were changed when God specifically called them to fill this role in the church, and they love being part of it.  They thrive on helping the youth address tough issues and learn to lean on each other.  Scott leads the Discipleship Team, and Melissa leads the Fellowship Team.

Youth Sponsor:    Mitch and Louise Stanila

Mitch and Louise are the newest members of the youth ministry.  They have a wonderful passion to see the kindom of Heaven advanced and are full of sincerity and clarity.  They are truly excited about helping train the youth to be on the front line in the cultural war that is raging.

Youth Sponsor:    Sam & Bernita Beachy