The Ministry Team

  • Kyle Beckrich


    Lead Pastor

    kbeckrich@discoverbethel.org

    Pastor Kyle grew up in the small town of Roselawn, Indiana and came to faith as a freshman at Indiana University Indianapolis - through Campus Outreach.


    After graduating, Kyle served with Campus Outreach Indianapolis for nine years, eventually becoming the Senior Director. In that role he oversaw campus staff, led ministry strategy, taught regularly, and shared the Gospel with college students exploring faith for the first time. Eventually sensing a call to pastoral ministry, he pursued his Masters of Divinity at Covenant Theological Seminary. 


    He is particularly passionate about preaching God’s Word, shepherding God’s people and equipping the church for mission.   


    Kyle is married to Jenn, and together they have four children. He enjoys reading, cheering for the Chicago Bears and chasing the dream of a single-digit golf handicap.

  • Grant Mensonides


    Worship & Youth Director

    gmensonides@discoverbethel.org

    Grant grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan in a strong Christian home. As a junior in high school - while living overseas in Shanghai, China - God placed an unavoidable call on his life to love and lead God's people.


    In the years since, he has earned two theology degrees (BA Theology/MDiv), served 5 different congregations in a host of capacities, and keeps his eyes set on a lifetime of building up the Church. Along the way, God has blessed him with a love for leading worship, a talent for teaching and preaching, and a passion for rallying people around what the Spirit is doing to guide and empower His people.


    Grant and his wife Stephanie live in Crown Point and have two babies: a new son and a sweet pit bull named Zylo.


    Ask him about his favorite things: Tennis, Acoustic Guitars, DIY'ing, and Asian Cuisine

  • Dan Bloesch


    Pastor of Visitation

    dbloesch@discoverbethel.org

    Pastor Dan lives with his wife Sandy in Crete, IL. They have four children and two grandchildren. He is the author and translator of six published works, including a history of German Pietism and the translation of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "Life Together." 


    In his spare time he enjoys golf, and is a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan.

  • Becca Trepton


    Children's Ministry Coordinator

    btrepton@discoverbethel.org

    Becca was born and raised in Lansing and is a life long Bethel member. She is married to Ryan and they have two kids. She enjoys being with her family and spending time outside, crafting and cake decorating.


    One of Becca's biggest joys in life is bringing the gospel message to children. She loves directing VBS each summer.

  • Lois Fennema


    Administrative Assistant

    lfennema@discoverbethel.org

    This is Lois's 17th year as Bethel’s administrative assistant! She particularly enjoys getting to know Bethel members and rolling with the ever-changing variety of demands that come with her job.


    Lois grew up in Lansing, has attended Bethel since 3rd grade, and has lived on the same street all her life - until now! She just recently moved to St. John. 


    She has been married to Jeff for almost 40 years and they have 3 adult children who are married. They've been blessed with 9 wonderful, busy grandchildren.


    Lois enjoys spending time with family, bike riding, traveling, being outdoors, a variety of sports, cooking, baking, and dark chocolate.

  • Tim Groenewold


    Finance and Facilities Director

    tgroenewold@discoverbethel.org

    Tim grew up in South Holland, IL and came to Bethel in 2001.  He attended Calvin Christian Grade School, Illiana Christian High School, and Trinity Christian College for accountancy.   After college he worked at a couple accounting firms but loved being outdoors and working with his hands so he started and grew a landscape company.  In 2010 he started volunteering part time at Bethel as a bookkeeper.


    Tim lives in Dyer with his wife Kim and they have 2 children.    In his free time Tim loves spending time with friends and family.

  • Dave Schurman


    Head Custodian

    dschurman@discoverbethel.org

    Dave grew up in Lansing, IL and has worked for 3 different Christian organizations in his life. He is married to Janice and has 2 adult kids and 4 grandkids. He enjoys camping, reading, fostering dogs and volunteering in different ways around the city.

  • Leroy Noble


    Assistant Custodian

    lnoble@discoverbethel.org

    Leroy was born and raised in Hammond, Indiana.  In 1960, he started working at Rand McNally as Pressman and manager of the Lithographic Division where he met a Dutch girl, Edith. She became his bride in 1963, and they were married at their church home - Bethel Church - in Lansing. They are blessed with 6 children - an even team of 3 boys, 3 girls! They are also blessed with 9 grandchildren. 

     

    In addition to his current role as assistant custodian, Leroy loves his church family, being a part of Men's Bible Study, and being a member of the property team.