Assistant Pastor- Matthew Vanderwarker
Matt is a native of upstate New York. It was during a service at his high school retreat that Christ redeemed Matt. A year later, Christ impressed upon his heart to be a pastor-teacher of the gospel.
Upon graduation from high school, Matt attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Youth Ministries and a Master's degree in Counseling.
Pastor Vanderwarker oversees all aspects of Christian education at Bethel Baptist Church.
Matt met his wife, Deanna, at college. They were married in August, 1999. They have two sons, Samuel Bryce and Noah Braeden, born in 2005 and 2008 respectively.
Pastor Vanderwarker and his wife's sole desire is to glorify God. Philippians 1:11 says, "Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God." The Vanderwarkers believe any usefulness that God mercifully allows them is solely for the glory of God.
E-Mail: Matt Vanderwarker