What’s Ahead for Bethel’s Next Gen Ministries
We’re excited to share an important update about the future of Bethel’s Next Gen ministries! Whether you joined us at the recent parent meeting or are just catching up, here’s a summary of what’s ahead—and how you can be praying and partnering with us in this next season.
Leadership Update – Quick Recap
- Jared Crowell will step into the role of Next Gen Director
- Erin Salmon will serve as Associate Director for Early Childhood (part-time)
- Libby Hart, who currently serves in Middle School Ministry, will transition at the end of August to serve as Associate Director for Elementary (part-time)
We are currently hiring a Youth Director (Middle & High School). If you know someone who might be a great fit for the Youth Director role, please share the job posting.
The Vision Behind the Transition
Jared as Next Gen Director
We’ve asked Jared Crowell to step into this new role, providing strategic oversight and leadership for Bethel’s ministries from birth through high school. As Next Gen Director, Jared will equip and support our Kids and Youth Directors to disciple children and students in alignment with Bethel’s mission, values, and discipleship framework.
Jared’s deep love for the Bethel family, his faithful example of living out our mission to be and make disciples centered on Jesus, and his experience in every area of Next Gen make him a strong and trusted leader for this next chapter.
Bethel Kids
With Erin Salmon leading Early Childhood and Libby Hart focusing on Elementary, our new structure offers strong, focused leadership to each ministry area while fostering collaboration and team alignment. Together, they’ll cultivate spiritual formation and relational depth for children and families.
Youth Ministry
Mary Aardal will continue serving as our Middle and High School Coordinator, and we’re grateful for the steady presence and support she brings during this season of transition.
All youth programming will continue as usual throughout the summer and into the fall.
We are also prayerfully seeking the right candidate for Youth Director—someone who will lead a Christ-centered, relational, and spiritually vibrant ministry for middle and high school students. This leader will play a key role in helping us live out Bethel’s mission to make disciples who love God, one another, and the world.
As we continue the search for our next Youth Director, Jared will provide leadership and support for both Middle and High School Ministries during the interim. He’ll work closely with Mary and the youth team to ensure consistency and care for students during this transition.
Thank You
We’re incredibly grateful for what God is doing in and through Bethel’s Next Gen ministries—and for your continued prayers, support, and encouragement.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to:
? Jared Crowell – jcrowell@bethel.ch
? Rachal Carr – rcarr@bethel.ch
