Board & Ministry Staff
The Bethany Fellows Board reviews and shepherds the ministry of this 501c3 not-for-profit, and is composed of church and civic leaders, congregational pastors, and Bethany Alumni.
![Reverand-Josh-Baird-Chair Reverand-Josh-Baird-Chair](https://i0.wp.com/hv6.28c.mywebsitetransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Reverand-Josh-Baird-Chair.jpg?resize=512%2C400)
Rev. Josh Baird
Team Leader, Global H.O.P.E.
United Church of Christ Wider Church Ministries
Bethany Fellows Alumn
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Rev. Melanie Harrell Delaney
Co-Director/Pastor
Bethany Fellowships, Cleveland, OH
Bethany Fellows Alumn
![Rev Dr Aleze M Fulbright Vice-Chair Rev Dr Aleze M Fulbright Vice-Chair](https://i0.wp.com/hv6.28c.mywebsitetransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rev-Dr-Aleze-M-Fulbright-Vice-Chair.jpeg?resize=512%2C400)
Rev. Dr. Aleze M Fulbright
Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church
Conference Superintendent of Central & West Districts of the Indiana Conference
![Rev Scott Hardin-Nieri Rev Scott Hardin-Nieri](https://i0.wp.com/hv6.28c.mywebsitetransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rev-Scott-Hardin-Nieri.jpeg?resize=512%2C400)
Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri
Bethany Congregations Pilot Project Director
Associate Director, Green Chalice (Disciples of Christ)
Asheville, NC
Bethany Fellows Alumn
![Rev Herb Lynskey Rev Herb Lynskey](https://i0.wp.com/hv6.28c.mywebsitetransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rev-Herb-Lynskey.jpeg?resize=512%2C400)
Rev. Herb Lynskey
Interim Pastor, Fort Worth, TX
Retired Clergy, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Minister Cynthia Newman
Light of the World Christian Church
Co-Owner, The Newman Group ~ Primerica
![Rev Steve Mason Rev Steve Mason](https://i0.wp.com/bethanyfellows.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rev-Steve-Mason.jpeg?resize=512%2C400&ssl=1)
Rev. Steve Mason
Senior Pastor,
First Christian Church
Canton, IL
Bethany Fellows Alum
![Rev Kim Gage Ryan Rev Kim Gage Ryan](https://i0.wp.com/hv6.28c.mywebsitetransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rev-Kim-Gage-Ryan.jpeg?resize=512%2C400)
Rev Kim Gage Ryan
Co-Director/Pastor
Bethany Fellowships,
Columbia, MO
![Rev Jessica Vacketta Secretary Rev Jessica Vacketta Secretary](https://i0.wp.com/hv6.28c.mywebsitetransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rev-Jessica-Vacketta-Secretary.jpeg?resize=512%2C400)
Rev. Jessica Vacketta
Senior Minister
Congregational Church of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Bethany Fellows Alumn
![Rev Dr Chris Wilson Rev Dr Chris Wilson](https://i0.wp.com/hv6.28c.mywebsitetransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rev-Dr-Chris-Wilson.jpeg?resize=512%2C400)
Rev. Dr. Chris Wilson
Senior Pastor,
Saint Andrew Christian Church
Olathe, KS
Rev. Roger Wedell
Retired Clergy, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Dallas, TX
Former Board Members & Leaders
Former Board Members and Bethany Fellow Leaders continue to shape and guide this ministry through ongoing prayer and advisory roles. We are thankful for these folks who serve in this way.
![Rev-Nannette-Banks Rev-Nannette-Banks](https://i0.wp.com/hv6.28c.mywebsitetransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rev-Nannette-Banks.jpg?resize=512%2C400)
Rev. Nannette Banks
![Rev Mark Briley Rev Mark Briley](https://i0.wp.com/hv6.28c.mywebsitetransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rev-Mark-Briley.jpeg?resize=512%2C400)
Rev. Mark Briley
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Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund
![Rev Elizabeth Myer Rev Elizabeth Myer](https://i0.wp.com/hv6.28c.mywebsitetransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rev-Elizabeth-Myer.jpeg?resize=512%2C400)
Rev. Elizabeth Myer
![Rev-Don-Schutt Rev-Don-Schutt](https://i0.wp.com/hv6.28c.mywebsitetransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rev-Don-Schutt.jpg?resize=512%2C400)
Rev. Don Schutt
![Gary-Straub Gary-Straub](https://i0.wp.com/bethanyfellows.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Gary-Straub.jpg?resize=512%2C400&ssl=1)
Rev. Dr. Gary Straub
![Rev-Johnny-Wray Rev-Johnny-Wray](https://i0.wp.com/hv6.28c.mywebsitetransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rev-Johnny-Wray.jpg?resize=512%2C400)