Pastor Joe Divelbiss
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Pastor Joe Divelbiss serves as the pastor-teacher at Berean Baptist Church. A graduate of The Master's Seminary, Pastor Joe joined Berean in 2022. Prior to arriving at Berean, Joe completed 20 years of service in the military, which included active-duty time in the United States Marine Corps, Reserve service in the Army National Guard, combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and training exercises in various countries. He is married to his wife, Deborah, and is a blessed father of four. Pastor Joe has diverse ministry experiences which include local church ministry, outreach and evangelism, experience as a full-time Hospice Chaplain, and as an Army Chaplain in the National Guard. Joe enjoys spending free time with family, and loves almost any activity having to do with the outdoors and nature.
Pastor Solomon Yowell
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Pastor Solomon Yowell has been serving as an associate pastor at Berean Baptist Church since 2024. He is a graduate of Appalachian Bible College where he received his Bachelor's Degree with a double major in Music Performance and Theology. This is where he met his wife, Rachel. Growing up as a pastor's son, he has always had a passion for vocational ministry along with music, and is seeking to continue growing in his relationship with Christ and proclaiming the Word of God. He is currently a student at The Master's Seminary through their online Mentor Model program, studying toward his M.Div. Solomon loves singing, playing the cello and piano, reading a good book, enjoying God's creation (especially at the beach!), and spending time with friends and family. One of his favorite verses is Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Solomon and Rachel have one beautiful daughter and one child on the way.
Our Deacons
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Dave Gould
Facilities & Maintenance
Vince Montgomery
Communications, Media & Technology
Mark Scheidegger
Men’s Ministry, Events, Ushers & Security
Kyle Gould
Children’s Ministry
Rob Lash
Administration & Financial Operations
Jeff Lybarger
Evangelism, Missions & Visitor/Member Care