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Pastor: Rev. Jonah Smith-BartlettJonah Smith-Bartlett has been the Senior Minister at BPCC since November 2019. He is ordained in the American Baptist Churches USA. Jonah received a Master of Arts and Theological Studies in Theology and Ethics from Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2007. He received his Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School in 2009 where he was the second recipient of the William Sloane Coffin scholarship as well as the 2009 recipient of the YDS Preaching Award. Jonah has been a guest lecturer in preaching at Yale Divinity School as well as a fellow at Andover Newton Seminary. He also contributed articles on Mark and Luke to the Feasting on the Gospels commentary series published by Westminster John Knox Press. Rev. Smith-Bartlett previously served as an Associate Minister at the Reformed Church of Bronxville in New York and the Congregational Church of New Canaan in Connecticut. In his free time he enjoys reading and writing fiction, rooting for Oakland sports, playing in his Irish band, and spending time with his godchildren. He is married to Elizabeth Smith-Bartlett who is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church USA.
Jonah can be contacted at jonahbartlett@gmail.com |
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Office Manager: Lisa BeckwithLisa Beckwith is our BPCC Office Manager. She joined BPCC in February 2020. She joined Bethany in March 2020 and her passion is bringing ministry from the church to the community. Lisa's background includes a decade of youth ministry, Christian education, and Christian camp management. She has served from the local church classroom up to managing state-level youth retreats and facilitating youth leader mentorship programs. Lisa is a passionate volunteer in the Virginia 4-H horse program. She has coached youth in Virginia to many national championships in public speaking and horse judging.
When she is not at BPCC is is the Safe Families for Children Church Engagement Coordinator for Bethany Christian Services. She works with churches across the state to help create networks of support for children and parents in crisis. |
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Choir Director: Rob PetermanRobert (Rob) Peterman has been singing at BPCC since April 2004 and has directed the choir since January 2006. Growing up, he was surrounded by music both secular and spiritual in nature. His first immersion into choir life was when he joined the Boys Choir at Church of the Epiphany (Catholic) at age 11. Later would come piano lessons, Chamber Ensembles, Show Choirs, Madrigal groups, high school and college rock bands, the JMU Chorale, adult choirs/praise bands at churches both traditional and contemporary, a long time membership in the James River Singers, and a 10 year partnership with the band Sons of Zebedee. Rob has performed and absorbed many hymns, songs, genres, and theories of music, but acknowledges that it is a continuing commitment to learn and grow from the world of musical experience. Outside of music, Rob works as a GIS Analyst for the Planning Department of Henrico County. He loves to travel, play basketball, walk in the woods, and spend quality time with family and friends. He is married to Ebony White Peterman, an Occupational Therapist and healing specialist. He considers the Battery Park choir the most uplifting and rewarding musical experience in his lifetime. Rob can be contacted at Robert.peterman@gmail.com
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Nursery: VIckie OgozalyVickie shares the love of Christ with our youngest people, providing gentle care during worship and study times.
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