Bethany Christian Church
Leadership
Senior Pastor Rev. Ros Springer
Rev. Ros Springer brings to Bethany 17 years of ministerial experience, much of it focused on youth and Christian education.  Her sermons are rich with visual images and deep in strong Biblical understanding.  While new to Lakeland, Rev. Ros. is an area native.  She has pursued continuing education at Lexington Theological Seminary, among others, throughout her ministerial career.  Rev Ros' monthly column is available in The Journey.  You can reach her by phoning the church office, or by e-mail at rosspringer@verizon.net   [ More information ]
Dr. Perry Castelli
Perry has been teaching music in schools or with choirs for three decades.  He holds a D. Phil. in Education Policy, Planning and Administration from University of Maryland, College Park, and two other music education degrees: an M. Ed. in Theoretical Foundations of Education and Music and a B.S. in Music Education, both from Kent State University.  Perry chairs Florida Southern College's Department of Education.

Bethany Christian Church believes there is a ministry for everyone.  A list of  service roles within the congregation follows.  Some of these are supported by groups within Bethany.

  • Elders
  • Deacons
  • Outreach minister
  • Christian education minister
  • Evangelism minister
  • Worship minister
  • Children's minister
  • Stewardship minister
  • Membership minister
  • Moderator
  • Vice Moderators
  • Clerk
  • Treasurer
  • Care Team
  • Hospitality
  • Youth minister
  • Financial secretary
  • Communications
  • Property
  • Greeters
  • Audio-visual technicians
  • V.I.P. volunteers

Other Staff

Marion Matlock
Church Admin. Asst.

Jan Hunter
Children's Education Coordinator

Robin Paris
Nursery Coordinator