Beth Haven..."where you belong

Church Staff

Frank Ciresi, Senior Pastor
pastorfrank@bethhaven.com

Married: to Kristi (Sissy)
Children: Lindsey, Trey, and Timothy
Education: Graduate Trinity Baptist College 1993, Louisiana Baptist University 1999

In June of 1993 Frank and Sissy were given the privilege of starting their ministry life right here at Beth Haven. Fresh out of college and excited to be used of God, they joined the staff and began their journey to further God's kingdom. After 5 great years of serving as the youth/associate Pastor at Beth Haven, they felt the call of God to pastor the Sun Coast Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. God allowed Frank to pastor for three years at Sun Coast and served for two and a half years as the Associate Pastor at University Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Florida. God then saw fit to call the Ciresi's back to Beth Haven in April of 2003.

Pastor Frank counts it an honor to be used of God in this place. God is leading them each day into a deeper, more intimate relationship with Himself. God has also impressed upon Pastor Frank to mobilize the church. God has led the church to embrace the idea of "Every Member a Minister" and has begun the process of doing whatever it takes to affect our community for the cause of Christ.

Joe "Coach" Bailey - Administrative Pastor

Married: Sarah (Real Estate Broker)
Children: Melonie Ann Corbin, daughter (married, living in Panama City, Florida); Jody, son (married, living in Louiscille, KY)
Education: Western Kentucky University; B.S., University of Louisville; M.S., Louisiana Baptist University

Joe and Sarah started coming to Beth Haven in June of 1970. "Coach" has been faithfully involved in Beth Haven Christian School since 1973. Joe currently serves as Administrative Pastor of Beth Haven Baptist Church, Athletic Director of Beth Haven Christian School and has faithfully taught an adult Bible class for over 20 years.

"Coach" Bailey's vision is to see Beth Haven reach out to the community and win the lost to Christ as well as reaching beyond our own walls to be a help to others in our community (1 Peter 4:9-10).

Bobby Thompson Jr., Students Pastor
Married:to Shira
Education: B.S. Trinity Baptist College

During his freshman year of high school at Beth Haven Christian School, Bobby accepted Christ as his Savior. Over the next 3 years he realized God was calling him to work with students. He went on to Trinity Baptist College to be trained for God's plan for his life. While at Trinity he met his future wife, Miss Shira Barrett. At Trinity they were able to serve in numerous children's and youth ministries together. After college Bobby and Shira were led back to Beth Haven to serve in the Youth Ministry.

Their goal is to glorify God in all that they do and help young people strive to be like Jesus! They have chosen the name of the student ministry to be "The E.D.G.E." (Every Day God Endures). The message to students is that God is passionately pursuing a relationship with them, and they are conveying to them the benefits of being a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ!

Mark Jackson, Children's Pastor

mark@bethhaven.com
Married: Lyndsay Jackson

Mark and Lyndsay moved to Louisville to attend Boyce College in 2004 - God had additional plans as he brought them to Beth Haven in March of 2005. Their desire is to assist parents in illuminating the love of God and showing the purpose God has for their lives.