Pastor Kelley was called into ministry as a senior in high school. He earned a bachelors degree in Pastoral Ministries from Taylor Fort Wayne, a Masters of Ministry degree from Bethel University, and is ordained with the Missionary Church. His first ministry job was with StillWater Retreat Ministries where he ministered to at-risk youth in the inner-city of Fort Wayne. Kelley also served with "Youth for Christ" for four years where he worked with a ministry that was fully devoted to evangelism. He was then called to Grabill Missionary Church where he led a large youth ministry for ten years and he also led Grabill's Adult Ministries for three years before becoming a Lead Pastor for the first time at Journey Church in Laporte. Kelley was thrilled to accept the position of Senior Pastor at Beulah Missionary in 2022. Most importantly, Pastor Kelley is a Shepherd and Teacher at Heart. He absolutely loves his Lord and Savior and the Word of God. Pastor Kelley is very blessed to be married to Kelly (Kelly-girl) and they have three amazing young daughters.
MEET Our STAFF
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Kelley Sewell
Senior Pastor
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Mike Fisher
Ministry Intern
Mike is a senior at Bethel University finishing up his Bachelor's in Ministry. He grew up not too far away from here, just a couple of miles north of Prairie Camp and Bethel Missionary Church. Bethel Church is where he spent most of his growing-up years. Mike loved his time at Bethel Church especially the youth program, where one night he felt called into ministry.
Mike's family is not too far away either. He has two brothers who also live in the area along with his parents. Mike loves getting into the Word and sharing the impact God can have on you even in the simplest of ways. Mike loves playing ping pong and going to his favorite fast-food restaurant, Taco Bell.
Mike is going to be our ministry resident for a while helping in youth and other pastoral duties. -
Dakotah Utt
Youth Director
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Jim Bennett
worship Leader
Dr. Jim Bennett is a graduate of Bethel University, IU, and Oakland City University. Jim has taught at all levels, elementary through the university, and is currently the Program Director and Department Chair for Education at Bethel University. Jim has a diverse background in music, having had leading roles in musicals and dramas. Jim and his wife, Alisa, are the parents of Jimmy (Katie) and Johnny (Annie) and have 2 grandchildren.
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JACKIE SMITH
Office MANAGER
Jackie became our Office Manager once again in July 2016. (Jackie was our office manager for 5 1/2 years and then took a break.) Her husband, Bryon, is pastor of New Paris Church of the Nazarene. Jackie graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University with a major in chemistry. She and Bryon have 2 adult sons, David and Ben, who is married to Kelli.
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Kim utt
Housekeeping Manager
Kim, Chris, and their 8 children have been attending BMC since 2018. Kim grew up in the Missionary Church and her father is the senior pastor at New Hope Fellowship Missionary Church. She and her young adult daughters have been keeping the church very clean since 2019.
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FONDA BASKINS
DIRECTOR OF LIFE PRESCHOOL
Fonda began teaching at LIFE Preschool in 2004, in 2015 she was promoted to Director. She grew up in New Brunswick, Canada and graduated from Indiana Bible College. While attending IBC she met her husband, David. They have two young adult children, Wade and Meagan. Fonda has served in several churches and schools in Ohio and Indiana and loves helping children develop a relationship with Jesus. She loves all things music, plays the piano, and enjoys a good book, puzzle, or craft project.
