Staff and council leadership work collaboratively to set the vision for our church. Bethel's direction is rooted in our dedication to diversity, powerful spirituality, honoring of children, commitment to justice, and grace-filled healing.
"Without a vision, the people perish."
Proverbs 29:18
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Ashlei Snead, Director of Bethel Preschool
Ashlei Snead, M.A. is the Director of Bethel Encino Preschool. She also is an adjunct faculty member in the Early Childhood Education department at College of the Canyons. She has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for 15 years. Her experience with children ranges from birth to elementary school and includes supporting children with special needs. She has her B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University – Northridge, and her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. Ashlei lives near the Preschool with her husband and two daughters; and they are also members of Bethel Encino.
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Lisa Brown, Church Administrator
Lisa has been the Bethel Encino's Church Administrator since 1991. She has two adult children who attended Bethel Preschool and Elementary School, Lisa has a deep love for her family, her dogs, animals & nature.
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Sara Adams, Director of Children and Family Ministries
Sara has a passion to teach children, from infants to elementary age. She has been a Sunday school teacher for over five years and a Bethel preschool teacher for three years. She is native to the San Fernando Valley, born in Van Nuys and grew up in Encino and Reseda. She currently lives in Simi Valley and considers Bethel home!
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Tina Mathieu, Lead Musician
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Loren Smith, Lead Musician
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Bill Meyers, Lead Musician
