LEADERSHIP TEAM

Get to know the Bethel Baptist leadership team

CHURCH LEADERSHIP

We Aim to be Servant Leaders

Our goal as a leadership team is to submit ourselves to the authority of scripture and use our God-given talents for the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Jim Ghanayem

Lead Pastor

Harry Sollenberger

Elder

Enric Lopez

Elder

We Don't Do This Alone

Our deacons are instrumental in carrying out the mission and values of our church.

Joe Furches
Aubrey Dozier
Tim Overstreet
Jacob Roth
Kevin Sommerdorf

Jim Ghanayem

Lead Pastor

The Lord has given Jim, a native Marylander, a great desire to reach Maryland with the gospel of Jesus Christ. He loves to preach, teach, help people grow spiritually, and present the gospel to all who realize their need for a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Pastor Jim has earned a doctorate in pastoral theology (D.Pas.Th.) from Bob Jones University. He also holds a B.A. in Pastoral Ministries, an M.A. in Biblical Exposition, and an M.Div. from Pensacola Theological Seminary/PCC.

Harry Sollenberger

Elder

Harry Sollenberger serves as an Elder at Bethel Baptist Church. Along with his wife of 53 years, Joey, Harry has been active in studying and teaching God’s Word through BSF and various ministries. They both have a love and compassion for ministering in the body of Christ, as well as sharing the good news of salvation through Jesus.

Enric Lopez

Elder

A native Marylander, Enric and his wife Miranda each have a B.A. in Bible from Northland International University. Enric coordinates the Adult Bible Seminars and is involved in several other leadership capacities and Miranda coordinates our children’s Sunday school program. We are very thankful to have this faithful couple serving with us! The Lopezes have been blessed with 4 children!

Weather Cancellation
January 19th, 2025

All services for Sunday, January 19th are canceled due to inclement weather. Pastor Jim will be streaming a lesson from his home office at 11 AM.