Our Team
Senior Pastor
Pastor Chris was born and raised in Massachusetts and has lived over half his life in New England. Chris met his wife Rachelle while serving churches in the Chicago area and they have two girls, Alayna and Ashlyn. Chris has been Pastoring churches for 22 years and loves seeing people grow in their faith. Aside from serving in the church Chris's other loves in life include being with family and friends, Crossfit and reading.
Christopher Ek
Worship and Production Pastor
Elisabeth has lived in New Hampshire for 6 years, after moving from California, where she was raised. Elisabeth graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Worship Studies and earned a ministers license through the ECC. Elisabeth enjoys playing music, singing, attempting DIY projects, skiing, camping, kayaking, and spending time with friends and family. Elisabeth is excited to start another season of ministry at Bethany and help people worship Jesus.
Elisabeth Venturini
Children’s Director
Heidi was born and raised in Concord, NH. After graduating from Concord Christian High School, she attended Asbury University in Wilmore, KY majoring in Elementary Education. Heidi has been attending Bethany Covenant for over 20 years and has been part of Children’s Ministry for just as long. Heidi and her husband have two daughters, Emily and Sarah, who are active in youth ministry. Heidi enjoys traveling, crafting and spending time with her family. Heidi is excited to continue to work with families at Bethany.
Heidi Wyman
Associate Pastor
JT is married to a wonderful woman, Mary Shupe, and they have two children, Gabriel and Emily! He came to Christ his freshman year of college through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Norwich University. JT served with the US Peace Corps before graduating from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. He was part of the ministry staff at Grace Chapel for twelve years before joining Bethany in 2010. JT likes chocolate, sports (especially skiing), camping, traveling, and being with people.
JT Shupe
Associate Pastor - Youth and Connections
David was born in North Carolina, where he lived until moving up to Massachusetts for seminary in 2011. While at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, he interned at Bethany in their youth ministry. Five years later, he returned as their youth pastor and has loved every moment of the opportunity. David is married to Caitlin, a local photographer, and they live in New Boston with their exceptionally talented cat Luna. When not with youth, David is either cooking, eating, reading poetry and history, or hopefully backpacking with his friends.
David Wall
Communications Director & Office Administrator
Victoria grew up in Connecticut and has deep roots in the Covenant. While she loved living in Chicago for 5 years attending North Park University (and studying abroad in Sweden), she has thoroughly enjoyed settling into life in New Hampshire with her incredible husband, Brian, and their two lively kiddos, Linnea and Caleb. She is excited to lead the communication and administration efforts at Bethany and is passionate about relational ministry and supporting others. Aside from spending time with her family, Victoria loves getting outside whenever possible, as well as coffee & reading.
Victoria Wallin
Assistant Kids & Youth Director
Brianna was born and raised in Bedford, NH here at Bethany Covenant Church. After high school, she studied youth ministry and biblical studies at Gordon College on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Brianna enjoys interior design, all things local coffee, music, singing and leading worship, mint patty ice cream from the inside scoop, and spending time with her amazing husband Tom Mailhot. Brianna and Tom met at Bethany Covenant and moved back to New Hampshire after college. This brought Brianna back to Bethany where she is honored to work with the kids, youth, and families at Bethany in the programs that she herself once participated in!
Brianna Mailhot
Leadership Team
Bethany’s Leadership Team are members of the church
that help guide and guard our ministry staff.
Stefan Fritz - Chair
Michael King - Vice Chair
Paul Mailhot - Financial Officer
Joanne Gamache - Nominating Committee
Sandra Metaxotos - Mutual Ministry Committee
Nelson Raust - Secretary