Leadership

 Joshua Culver is a native Tennessean that has been serving local churches across the Southeastern United States since the mid 90s.  After marrying Rachel Hawkins in 1997 the two committed to minister together in New Orleans, West Georgia, and South Carolina.  Along the way, God blessed the Culvers with the opportunity to work with four great churches and gave them four beautiful children … and yes, they had one kid at each church.
Pastor Joshua’s ministry at Bethlehem began in late 2019.  He brings with him 26 years of pastoral experience and a refreshing love for people.  Pastor Joshua has a preaching style that is insightful, engaging, and humorous.  His personality is casual and playful, but he handles God’s Word with skill and reverence.  We believe you’ll find him, as we have, to be a kind and approachable man that will welcome you with a firm handshake and a big smile. 

Amaya has been a part of the BBC family since 2021, and has a deep and lifelong passion for worship music. She has been involved in worship ministries for 9+ years and has always felt the calling of music ministry on her heart. She deeply values the importance of music ministry, purposed not only to build up the church body, but also to lead and encourage the church body to grow and deepen in their relationship with Jesus Christ. She feels richly blessed in every opportunity to lead believers into the presence of Jesus, and to watch them grow in their freedom of worshiping Him.
Amaya also has a passion for jazz music and completed her B.M. in Jazz Performance at The University of Northern Colorado in 2020. She loves to perform and collaborate with other musicians in the area.
Tyler and Amaya are newlyweds and love to cook, listen to Jazz, and experience the beauty of God’s creation together. They both love life and love people and seek to honor and glorify God in all they do.

Tina became Director of Preschool Ministries in June of 2018, and oversees all programs from birth through Pre-K. She feels that it is important for all children to be exposed to a foundation of God’s love.
Previously, Tina was librarian for a Christian school in Kentucky for 9 years.  She is a published artist and enjoys painting and creating art projects in her spare time.
Tina and her husband David have been married for 36 years. They have two children and three grandchildren. Both Tina and David have been active in the children’s departments, volunteering in Awana, VBS, GoKids, and have served on related committees. They love to camp and travel, as well as spending time at their home in the country in Springfield just enjoying God’s creation.

Sherry began serving as Ministry Assistant in October 2019.  She previously served in various Human Resource positions in Nashville and the surrounding area for 20 years.  She loves to help people and spend time encouraging them in all areas of life.  
Sherry was saved at the age of twelve and cannot remember a time when she was not involved in church.  Her life scriptures are Philippians 4:4-7. 
Sherry and her husband Phillip love to visit Gatlinburg. You can also find them “junking” for good deals at yard sales, and thrift stores.