Staff | Bethlehem Baptist Church

PAUL EDENFIELD - PASTOR - pastorpaul@bbcdothan.com

Pastor Paul has the privilege of leading Bethlehem in becoming the disciples that God would have us to be. He preaches the Word of God with humbleness, conviction and with practical application. He and his wife Melissa have been married for 17 years and have four wonderful children; Zoe, Emily, Silas, and Timothy. Pastor Paul has been on staff at Bethlehem since February of 2008. His hobbies include golf, music, and enjoying college football (War Eagle!).

BRANDON BRIGHT - STUDENT PASTOR - brandonbright92@gmail.com

Pastor Brandon has the privilege of serving as our Youth Pastor (grades 6-12). He leads our middle and high school students into a deeper knowledge of God's word and how to apply that to their lives. Pastor Brandon has been on staff at Bethlehem since 2021. Pastor Brandon is engaged to Melissa Grice and enjoys spending time with his family, music, games, and enjoying college football (War Eagle!).

HAROLD STREET - COLLEGE/YOUNG ADULT PASTOR - haroldjstreetjr@gmail.com

Pastor Harold has the privilege of serving as our College & Young Adult Pastor. He leads our "Next Steps" ministry that helps develop young adults into the disciples that God would have them be in their early years of adulthood. Pastor Harold has been on staff since 2019. Pastor Harold is married to Samantha and enjoys spending time with his family, music, and enjoying college football (Roll Tide!).

TRAVIS ADAMS - WORSHIP PASTOR - tadams784@gmail.com

Pastor Travis has the privilege of leading the praise band, praise team, choir and people of Bethlehem in praise and adoration of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Pastor Travis has been leading worship at Bethlehem since September of 2019.

In addition to leading worship, Pastor Travis is also the band director at Geneva County High School. He enjoys music, spending time with his family, and football (War Eagle!)

DR. BOB SIMPKINS - DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR - globalnetworks@vipweb.net

Pastor Bob has the privilege of leading our church in growing in the Word. He has started several small groups and ministries within Bethlehem. Although a member for several years, he began serving as our Pastor of Discipleship in February of 2019. He is married to Kim and enjoys the outdoors, fishing, and anything Kentucky (Go Big Blue)!

MRS. PATTY BAKER - MINISTRY ASSISTANT - secretary@bbcdothan.com

Patty began serving as secretary/ministry assistant at Bethlehem in 2014. She plays a vital role in the ministry of the church. She is married to Phillip and has two wonderful girls, Claire and Kate.

STARLA BARRINEAU - BCDC DIRECTOR - bethlehem.cdc@yahoo.com

Starla is the director of our child development center. She has been on staff since 2016. She has a son named Landon and loves Alabama everything (Roll Tide!).

APRIL MERRELL - BCDC PROGRAM DIRECTOR - bethlehem.cdc@yahoo.com

April serves as the program director of our child development center. She has been on staff since 2000. She is one of our longest serving staff members. She has four children and loves Alabama football (Roll Tide!).