A native of Denver Colorado, Brad Smith graduated from Bob Jones University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Speaking and in 1982 with a Master of Arts in Theology. An honorary doctorate was conferred upon him by Ambassador Baptist College in 2006. Since 1983, Brad has served on the pastoral staff at Bethel in various capacities; he became senior pastor on January 3, 1999. Brad is director of Mid-America Baptist Fellowship and president of Illinois Association of Christian Schools and Schaumburg Christian School. He currently serves on the boards of Baptist World Mission, Bob Jones University, Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International, and International Baptist Missions. Brad and his wife Priscilla have three adult children and enjoy leading tours of Bible lands and visiting mission fields.

or call 847.885.3230 ext 3025

Mark Coleman, Deaf Ministry Pastor

Mark Coleman graduated from Bob Jones University with a B.A. in Sacred Music. For fifteen years he served as a church and Christian school music director in Twin Falls, Idaho and in 1990 became involved in his church’s deaf ministry. Mark studied American Sign Language and deaf culture at the College of Southern Idaho and worked at the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind as a dormitory supervisor. In 1995, Mark came to Bethel Baptist Church to become the Deaf Ministry Pastor. He currently serves on the board of Deaf Baptist Fellowship of America and Silent Word Ministries International. Mark and his wife, Jan, have three adult daughters, two deaf sons-in-law, and five grandchildren.

or call 847.885.3230 ext 3021

Bob Cook, Assistant Pastor

After serving the Lord for many years as a layman, the Lord called Bob Cook into pastoral ministry. He received his seminary training from Bob Jones University and his desire is to see families come to Christ and believers grow in their Christlikeness.

Bob coordinates the adult education ministries at Bethel including the adult Sunday school and Schaumburg Bible Institute. He also directs the HomeBuilders ministry for young married couples and oversees the administrative aspects of Bethel Baptist Ministries. He and his wife Jean, and three sons reside in Streamwood.

or call 847.885.3230 ext 3044

David Doiel, Discipleship Pastor

Dave Doiel was saved at the age of 23. He served as our Youth Pastor for two years and is currently our Discipleship Pastor. He has a B.S. Degree in Human and Family Resources from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Ministry from Northland Baptist Bible College. He has received experience in the field of counseling as a psychiatric technician, family liaison, and probation officer. Dave oversees the discipleship ministry which includes life-on-life individual discipleship and discipleship during the Sunday School hour. He currently teaches the Berean adult Sunday School class and also teaches at the SET FREE Addictions Ministry on Friday nights. Dave and his wife Tammy have four children: Kaylin, Karis, Kristiana and Joshua.  

or call 847.885.3230 ext 3032

Dave Jaspers, Annex Pastor/Staff Evangelist

With over thirty-four years of ministry experience, Dave Jaspers serves as Bethel's Annex Pastor. He is a fulltime resource to the many families who enroll their children in Schaumburg Christian School but do not have a church of their own. Dave spends much of his time doing family and marriage counseling. He also is available to parents when they wish to ask spiritual questions and learn more of Christianity. On a limited basis Dave continues to travel as an evangelist to local churches as he has done for most of his ministry years. Dave also teaches the Lamplighters (ages 60+) Sunday School class. He and Kathy Jaspers have been married for over thirty-five years and have two adult children. Mrs. Jaspers works part-time as a substitute teacher at Schaumburg Christian School.

or call 847.885.3230 ext 6628

Scott Mayer, Music Pastor

Scott Mayer completed bachelors and masters degrees in Church Music at Bob Jones University with proficiencies in piano and choral conducting. He also taught piano at the University while employed as a Graduate Assistant in the Division of Music. He has served as pianist and organist for evangelistic meetings throughout the United States, and his improvisational skills continue to be in great demand. He has been teaching private lessons and directing choirs and ensembles at Schaumburg Christian School since 1993 and was named Minister of Music at Bethel Baptist Church in 1999. He and his wife, Kathy, reside in Hanover Park. They were married in 1994 and have 4 boys.

or call 847.885.3230 ext 3050

Josh Plonk, Children's Pastor

Children have a special place in Josh’s heart. Since 2003, he has been overseeing the children's ministry at Bethel. God is allowing him to take part in helping kids mold their lives into the image of Christ. He received his B.A. in Practical Christian Training from Bob Jones University in 2002. Josh married his wife Michelle in 2004.

or call 847.885.3230 ext 3033

Pat Whisnant, Facilities Manager

In 2003, Pat came to Bethel to serve the Lord in the ministry of maintaining our physical plant and grounds. Pat excels in the area of Building Engineering and Property Management and has 13 years of ministry experience. He and his wife Betty have three adult children and seven grandchildren.

Jim Toth, School Administrator

Jim Toth started working at Schaumburg Christian School (SCS) in 1990. Over the years Jim has taught Bible and Science in the Junior High and High School and has taught Physical Education from 1st to 10th grade. Jim has coached both varsity soccer and basketball along with serving as the schools athletic director. Jim served five years as the Dean of Students for SCS before taking over as the Administrator. Jim also serves as the Athletic Director of the Illinois Association of Christian Schools. For Bethel Baptist Church Jim serves as an adult Sunday School teacher teaching the Fatihbuilders class. Jim is a 1986 graduate of SCS and has been involved with Bethel Baptist Church for over thirty years.

E-mail jimtoth@bethelministries.org