Bethel Baptist Church exists...
To honor and glorify God by obeying Jesus’ command to make disciples of all people groups. We accomplish this through our Mission and Core Values. Please feel free to contact us if you need prayer or have questions.
Bethel Church Staff
Jeremy Montgomery
I have been married to my wife Sara for 7 years and we have 3 young children, Anna Kathryn, Riley and Josie. We also have a chocolate lab named Wrigley.
I was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. I was called to ministry at age 14 and continue to pursue that path. I was on staff as a student pastor at Ironton Baptist Church in Arkansas for 3 years before moving to New Orleans to attend seminary. During that time I was serving on staff and ordained at Metairie Baptist Church. I graduated with my Bachelors of Arts in Church Ministry from Leavell College at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2025 and I am currently pursing a Masters of Arts in Pastoral Ministry. I have a passion to teach others about Christ and help them pursue what the Lord has called them to do.
I love to spend time with my family, hunt, and be outdoors. Our family looks forward to connecting with people in our community and serving together.
Gary Harner
I have been married to my wife Nancy for 47 years. Together we have two children, Daniel and Angela. Daniel lives in Monee, IL and Angela lives in Brooklyn, New York and works as a costume designer.
I grew up in Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois. Both my father and grandfather were pastors and Nancy’s father was a pastor. I graduated from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. I pastored churches in Tennessee and Illinois.
We came to Bethel after retiring from pastoring the same church in South Chicago Heights, IL for 25 years. In total I have been in ministry for over 50 years. Nancy was a registered nurse until she retired in 2022. I am currently Bethel’s Associate Pastor of Prayer since 2013.
I have facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy which causes a struggle in doing some things. I enjoy reading and doing some writing. I also enjoy getting out on nice days to cruise down the sidewalk in my neighborhood and talking to the neighbors.