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Five Gifts of Christmas

The Gift of Eternal Life

December 24, 2025

Speaker : Pastor Lenard Tavernelli
Passage: 2 Timothy 1:9-10
Service Type: Worship Gathering
Five Gifts of Christmas

The Gift of Freedom

December 21, 2025

Speaker : Pastor Lenard Tavernelli
Passage: 1 John 3:4-10
Service Type: Worship Gathering
Five Gifts of Christmas

The Gift of Renewal

December 14, 2025

Speaker : Pastor Lenard Tavernelli
Passage: Titus 3:3-8
Service Type: Worship Gathering
Five Gifts of Christmas

The Gift of Adoption

December 7, 2025

Speaker : Guest Speaker
Passage: Galatians 4:4-7
Service Type: Worship Gathering
Five Gifts of Christmas

The Gift of Redemption

November 30, 2025

Speaker : Pastor Lenard Tavernelli
Passage: Romans 3:21-26
Service Type: Worship Gathering

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Lead Pastor

I grew up in rural Ohio, and I came to know the Jesus as my Lord and Savior as a middle-schooler. During my college years, God graciously grew me spiritually through reading the Bible, godly friendships, and my involvement with Cru. In 2007, I graduated with a Master’s of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. And in 2021, I received a Doctorate of Ministry from Southeastern Theological Seminary.

I am married to my wonderful wife, Angela, and God has blessed us with three children: Micaiah, Noah, and Abrielle. I enjoy reading, a good cup of coffee, time with my family, and watching the Cleveland Browns.

I became the lead pastor of Bethel Community Church in March of 2023. I’m passionate about the gospel and proclaiming Christ from the entire Bible through expository preaching. I have a passion for developing leaders and to equip the church to proclaim the truth of Jesus and grow mature disciples of the various peoples of the world.

Since graduating from Moody I have had the opportunity to serve in multiple capacities, most recently in youth ministry at a church in Colorado. I am passionate about coming alongside families as they disciple their kids and seeing youth develop lifelong faith in Jesus Christ.