Board of Governors

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) require that all registered charities, including churches, have a Board to oversee the operation.  Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church (Bethel) has a Board of Governors (BOG). 
Here at Bethel, BOG consists of 5 to a maximum of 8 church members. 
The Board bears the ultimate accountability for the Church organization and activities.  Basically BOG offers spiritual guidance to all areas of the church.  Bethel has Ministry Teams such as Worship/Celebration, Personal Care & Crisis, Christian Education, Missions, Property and Finance that provide the day to day guidance for church activities.  BOG oversees the Ministry Teams on a longer term basis and periodically meets with Team Coordinators for review of their Ministry area.  The Treasurer keeps the BOG informed of the financial health of Bethel through the regular Financial Statements. 

Pastor
Gerald DeWit

Gerald has over 10 years of ministry experience including teaching, reaching, youth, and missions work. His philosophy of ministry "would best be summed up as a passion for God and a passion for souls". He sees his role as pastor as "to equip the saints for the work of ministry. (Ephesians 4:11-13)".

Women's Ministry, Christian Education Co-Coordinator and Church Administrative Assistant
Beverly DeWit

Beverly DeWit has taught Women's Bible study and led various women's ministries programs at Bethel and other churches. She is also a Christian writer who has had work published by Lifeway. She enjoys speaking to women and the church about issues she feels passionate about like the importance of community and mentoring. She is an internationally qualified Upper Elementary Montessori teacher, artist and freelance writer. Her work has been published in medical journals and medical newsletters, blogs and websites and various church publications. She is the wife of senior pastor Gerald DeWit and would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Children's Ministry and Christian Education Co-Coordinator
Sonja Belanger

Youth/Missions
Adam Belanger

Personal Crisis and Care
Carol Ruland

When we hear of a need in the body or community we try to come along side to help in whatever way we can. It could be meals, shopping, sitting with someone to give the caregiver a break, car rides to appointments, or friendly visits. Every need is confidential.
Contact Carol Ruland at (519) 793-3715 or the church office if you need assistance.