Our Leadership - The Elders

	Mike Abendroth Mike's passion is preaching the Bible in a verse-by-verse fashion and training other men to do the same. He graduated fromThe Masters' Seminary in 1996 (M. Div.), received his doctorate in Expository Preaching at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in May 2006 (D. Min.), and is adjunct professor of at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor Mike is also the author of the book entitled entitled "Jesus Christ: The Prince of Preachers" and The Sovereignty and Supremacy of King Jesus: Bowing to the Gracious Despot (Day One, 2011). He is overwhelmed at God's grace in his salvation and in God's choice of his amazing wife Kimberly. Mike has been the Senior Pastor at BBC since April 1997. Download Pastor Abendroth's Thesis Paper here. When not enjoying his family, Mike is often seen on this. Mike hosts the daily radio show, “"No Compromise Radio " Mon-Fri, 330PM on 760 AM locally Podcasts can be found here.
	Steve Cooley Steve graduated from The Masters' Seminary in 2002 and retired from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2004, after 21 years. He and his family came to Bethlehem Bible Church in June, 2004. Steve and his wife Janet have three grown children: Steven Jr., Kristin, and Megan, two godly son-in-laws, and two granddaughters.
	Pradeep Tilak Originally from India, Pradeep has been worshiping with the saints at BBC since 1999, where he serves with his wife Sunita. They have two daughters - Kathryn and Judith. His ministry focus is on Missions and Pulpit Supply. Pradeep is studying Apologetics at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Isaiah 26:3,4..
	Scott Brown Scott and his family (wife Karen and daughter Alyssa) have been attending Bethlehem Bible Church since 2004. Our family has been blessed by the God-centered Bible-based expository focused preaching and teaching given at the church. Scott is involved in teaching the 4th grade Sunday School Children along with his wife Karen. He is also active with his family in the Church's AWANA program. Scott has participated with other men from the church by providing pulpit supply when requested by other churches in the area. Scott also assists in supporting the internal computer systems and works along with a team of members working on the Church's website. Scott has received his bachelors of science in Biblical studies at Moody Bible Institute in 2007. Outside of church activities, Scott works as a computer security consultant with a global IT consulting company."

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Our Leadership - The Deacons

	Simon Beckwith Simon, his wife Tiffani and their two daughters live in Holden and have been attending Bethlehem Bible Church since 2006. They have been richly blessed by the Christ exalting teaching at BBC and are very thankful to the Lord for the faithful shepherds that He has placed over them. Simon is employed as an Industrial Engineer and serves the body by overseeing several ministries at the church.
	Charlie Crane Charlie Crane has been attending Bethlehem Bible Church since 1981 with only a 3-year hiatus while attending Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has been involved in the music ministry at BBC for over 18 years. Charlie has served as a deacon since 2000 with one of thse years as an interim elder. He and his wife Elaine have five children. Outside of church, Charlie has lead music at various events including the MassHOPE Home School Convention, a Crown financial Seminar, and many men's retreats. He has served on staff, leading music for over a decade at AWANA summer camps (Monadnock Bible Conference) and now serves on the staff of RBGY Scholarship camps (Lakeside Christian Camp). Charlie composes and performs contemporary Christian music in his band Covenant. He also serves on the No Compromise Radio staff as audio editor and technical advisor. Charlie designs professional sound systems and A/V systems for Adtech Systems of Sudbury, MA.
	Scott Goddard Scott and his family have been worshipping the Lord at Bethlehem Bible Church since 1999. The Lord has richly blessed his family at BBC by growing them in the knowledge of God’s Word and giving them opportunities to serve his body. Scott ministers primarily through three areas: Chairman of Deacon Board, Chairman of Building Committee, and teaching Junior High Sunday school. He takes courses part-time at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and, during the working week, is a full-time wetlands and environmental consultant. Scott and his wife Joanna live in Northborough, Ma with their three boys and two girls.
	Scott Walkden Scott and his family have been attending Bethlehem Bible Church since 2005. He and his family feel blessed that God has brought them to a solid bible teaching church. He and his wife Fran have two daughters, Brooke and Hannah. Scott serves as coordinator for the Sunday school. He is employed as a field service technician for the Xerox Corp.
	Scott Farrar Scott has attended BBC since 1981. He and his wife Cindy have six children: Douglas, Emily, Rachel, Samuel, Timothy and Caroline. Ministries include Awana oversight, the all-important donut ministry and various and sundry other things. Scott is particularly grateful for the Doctrines of Grace. The Farrars live in West Boylston and Scott works at National Grid as an account executive.
	Erik Johansen Erik Johansen and his family have been attending Bethlehem Bible Church since September,2004. Erik and his family have been richly blessed by the expositional verse by verse preaching of God’s Word. He is currently active in the pulpit supply ministry, and serves as an usher. Erik and his wife Tracy have three amazing sons, Austin, Joshua, and Caleb.
	Bob Andrejczyk Bob and his wife, Nayara, live in Leicester, MA with their two children, Laurita and Micaiah. They are thankful that God graciously led them to Bethlehem Bible Church in November 2005 to learn and grow under solid biblical teaching. Bob is blessed to serve the body at BBC in the following areas: conference organization, Sunday ministries oversight (offering counting, greeting, video recording, building lockup, ushers, etc.), and Financial Secretary. Bob is employed with Security Engineered Machinery in Westboro, MA, a company that offers data destruction products and services.