Ministry Staff
Rick & Anna Helguero, Lead Pastors
Wes & Beth Vanderhoofven, Associate Pastors
Wes & Beth Vanderhoofven, Associate Pastors
Celebrating 20+ Years as our lead pastors, Rick & Anna Helguero are as solid as can be. Pastor Rick has an anointing to teach and equip the saints, while keeping it practical and real. Sis. Anna is a joy to be around and is also a teacher herself, with a true passion for our young people. Their combined wisdom and leadership has contributed to a current season of growth and strengthening at Bethel Church LJ.
Wes & Beth Vanderhoofven, Associate Pastors
Wes & Beth Vanderhoofven, Associate Pastors
Wes & Beth Vanderhoofven, Associate Pastors
With a servant's heart and a professional acumen, Wes & Beth Vanderhoofven are a great asset to any ministry team. They have served alongside area evangelists and helped to hold revivals throughout the Greater Houston & Galveston area in recent years. Their primary focus consists of Altar Care & Follow-up as well as Outreach and Special Event & Seminar planning and coordination.
Anna Jo Fortner, Minister of Music
Samantha De la Cruz, Children's Minister
Samantha De la Cruz, Children's Minister
With a desire to lead God's people into the midst of true worship daily, Sis. Anna Jo, along with her husband Bobby, prayerfully prepare for each service together at Bethel Church LJ. With a mindset that Jesus is the center of it all, our congregation is led into God's Presence as we worship and praise Him under her leadership.
Samantha De la Cruz, Children's Minister
Samantha De la Cruz, Children's Minister
Samantha De la Cruz, Children's Minister
With a heart to be sure the children of our congregation have a true encounter with Jesus, Ms. Samantha teaches in the Bethel Kids Ministry most Sundays while the adult service is taking place. Bethel Kids Ministry meets upstairs after the praise & worship portion of the main service in the sanctuary.
Marty Chereb, School of Ministry Instructor
Marty Chereb, School of Ministry Instructor
Marty Chereb, School of Ministry Instructor
Bro. Marty Chereb has a passion for God's Word and he thrives in teaching the intricacies of Scripture. His down to earth delivery and personal connection to each passage stirs the students of School of Ministry to further commitment and self discipline to know the Word for themselves. Don't miss out!
Jerry Bellar, Church Office Manager
Marty Chereb, School of Ministry Instructor
Marty Chereb, School of Ministry Instructor
For more than four decades, Jerry Bellar has been the voice on the phone when you call the church office. He has been a dedicated asset to our congregation. If there's a function, special occasion, or event going on Jerry is the person to contact about the details. Jerry also leads us in praise & worship at times.
