Staff
Meet The Team
Pastor
Donald Rowe
My wife Sarah and I have been married 32 years and have been blessed with 3 sons, Caleb, Nathaniel, married to Bridget, and Micah. I enjoy gardening and leatherwork and people! God has blessed me with a faith journey that is so unique, I welcome what else He has in store for me!
Pastor of Ministry Support
Mark Williams
My wife Kelley and I have been married for 31 years and have been blessed with 7 children: Ben, Michaela, Luke, Gabe, Jaden, Sarah and Sol. In my free time, I enjoy coaching my children in youth sports, especially basketball, and serving the community through sports when possible.
Check out Pastor Mark’s website notsurprised.org
Pastor of Caring Ministry
Larry Parlett
I have been Pastor of Caring Ministries at Bethany UM since November 2017. Through visitations, worship times and small group gatherings, it has been rewarding to get to know the people of the congregation and walk through their life journeys with them. In doing so I can see how their faith and witness for the Lord sustains them and encourages others.
We are living in very challenging times. As we do, I lean on one of my favorite verses, Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
My wife Sue and I live on a family farm where I love working outdoors. We have three daughters, three sons-in-law, and eleven grandchildren - so God has given us many blessings and keeps things interesting all the time. To keep up my energy through it all, my go to snack is peanut butter crackers and chocolate milk!
Children's Ministry
Jen Estermyer
What I love most about my ministry at Bethany is watching the children grow with Gods love. I enjoy being outside and going on hikes and my favorite place is the beach where I feel a sense of calm and peace and where I also feel closest to God.
I have been married for 25 years and have three beautiful girls who keep me on the go with their sports and activities. I work for a Marketing Company in the York area so that keeps me busy as well. One of my favorite bible verses is from Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Sexton
Ron Nickey
I have been part of the Bethany family for the past two years, and I have served in the role as Sexton for the past year. My wife Kathleen and I have been married for 23 years, and together we have raised 6 children. I served in the Navy for 12 years and the Coast Guard for 8 years. I love authentic Mexican cuisine, great movies, and working with my hands. My most memorable experience was meeting President George W. Bush in New Orleans in 2005 while providing Hurricane Katrina disaster relief with the military.
Choir Director & Organist
Julie A. Beard
I am so grateful to this church family for guiding my lifelong journey at Bethany. I enjoy accompanying singers of all ages and especially our Sanctuary Choir. My best memories at Bethany include special holidays and musical collaborations with others.
Children's Ministry Director
Karen Miller
I have been part of the Bethany family for the past two years, and I have served in the role as Sexton for the past year. My wife Kathleen and I have been married for 23 years, and together we have raised 6 children. I served in the Navy for 12 years and the Coast Guard for 8 years. I love authentic Mexican cuisine, great movies, and working with my hands. My most memorable experience was meeting President George W. Bush in New Orleans in 2005 while providing Hurricane Katrina disaster relief with the military.