2003 – Present

Paul has been serving as Executive Director since April, 2012. Paul has been serving as  Pastor and Counselor at Bethel since 2003.

Pastor / Teacher / Counselor

• Associate Degree of Biblical Studies
• Graduated from Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute in 2001
• Attended Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
• Has worked as a Commercial Fisherman
• Flooring Supervisor, and Welder Fabricator

1984 – Present

Don has been serving as Associate Director, Pastor, and Director of Counseling since 1984.

Pastor / Teacher / Counselor

• Graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1971
• Graduated Columbia International University in 1984 with Master of Divinity
• Has worked as an Assistant Manager, E-5 rank in the U.S. Army during 1966-1968 and 1976-1980.

1986 – Present

Paul served as Executive Director and Senior Pastor from 1986 – 2012, and is now serving as Senior Pastor as of April, 2012.

Pastor / Teacher / Counselor

• Associate Degree of Biblical Studies
• Graduated from Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute in 1981
• Has worked as a Farmer, Plant Manager, Business Owner, and a the Director of Ministry Programs at a Mission
• Was also involved in Baptist Lay Witness Ministry for 10 years

2016 – Present

Zac has been serving as Pastor and Counselor at Bethel since 2016.

Pastor / Teacher / Counselor

• Worked as a Carpenter from 2001-2016, Framing houses, remodeling, building furniture
• Has Associates of Arts degree in Leadership & Ministry, Grace Bible College, Grand Rapids, MI, 2016
• Currently enrolled in Grace Bible College for an Bachelor of Science degree, 2016-Present.
• Enrolled in Lay Counseling courses 2015-Present

2003 – Present

Stacy Pruitt, wife of Rev. Paul Pruitt, has been serving as the Accounts Payables, Website Manager, and Database Manager since 2006.

• Attended Gaston College
• Has worked as a Receptionist, in Accounting, and as a Medical Receptionist.

1984 – Present

Cathi, wife of Rev. Don Loss, has been serving as the Business Manager, Internet Ministry, and Newsletter Editor since 2005.

• Attended UNC-C
• Attended Columbia International University
• Missionary through Christian Literature Crusade in Panama
• Executive Director at Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center from 1990 – 2002

2007 – Present

• Has worked in retail, retail management, warehouse management, route sales, truck and forklift driver.

1996 – 2000
2008 – Present

Allen has been serving as Chaplain, Construction Manager since 2008.

• Attended Caldwell Community College for certification in HVAC
• Served in the U.S. Marine Corps. from 1975 – 1981
• Has worked in general construction, building from foundation up, remodeling, and insurance restoration.

2014 – Present

• 1978 Graduate from Columbia International Univ. with B.S. in Biblical Education, Graduate studies at Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Christian Education.
• Attended: Northern AZ Univ. for a K-8 Elementary Education Certification, Lenoir-Rhyne Univ., for English as Second Language (ESL) K-12 Certification, Numerous Univ. & Community colleges for Continuing Edu. Credits including Chaplain courses.
• Missionary in Mohave County, AZ with Child Evangelism Fellowship, Chaplain with Billy Graham Rapid Response Team
• Elementary Classroom Teacher (2nd-5th); Substitute (K-12),Secretarial, Cashier, Pharmacy, Accounts Receivable experience. Volunteer in Sunday School, VBS, Puppet Ministry, GA’s

2008 – Present

• Graduated Wilson Community Tech. College for industrial electronics in 1989
• Has worked in the commercial, industrial, and residential electrical field, construction, as a bench technician for communication company, and as a truck driver

2014 – Present

• Attended Appalachian State University- 4 Year Degree (Industrial Drafting & Design/Minor Business)
  Attended AB Tech- Course Work
• Attended Mayland CCC- Course Work
• Attending Master School of Divinity- Working on Masters in Biblical Counseling
  Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader
• Owner of MW Photography & Design
• Co-Owner- Whitson Farms & Shrubbery
• Industrial Engineer and Designer for numerous Mfg. Plants across the South East

2014 – Present

• Attended Eastern Shore Community College – received Drafting Technology Certificate
• Has worked in Printing Industry Experience (21 years), as Pool & Spa Technician (3 years), and Painting experience (25 years)

2015 – Present

• 10 Years of experience in Communications and Information Technology
• Previously Employed as an IT Technician at the City of Lenoir, North Carolina
• Currently Attending College for Computer Science & Engineering