Our Team
Christopher Ek
Senior Pastor
Pastor Chris was born and raised in Massachusetts and has lived over half his life in New England. Chris met his wife Rachelle while serving churches in the Chicago area and they have two girls, Alayna and Ashlyn. Chris has been Pastoring churches for 22 years and loves seeing people grow in their faith. Aside from serving in the church Chris's other loves in life include being with family and friends, Crossfit and reading.
JT Shupe
Associate Pastor
JT is married to a wonderful woman, Mary Shupe, and they have two children, Gabriel and Emily! He came to Christ his freshman year of college through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Norwich University. JT served with the US Peace Corps before graduating from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. He was part of the ministry staff at Grace Chapel for twelve years before joining Bethany in 2010. JT likes chocolate, sports (especially skiing), camping, traveling, and being with people.
Elisabeth Venturini
Worship and Production Pastor
Elisabeth has lived in New Hampshire for 6 years, after moving from California, where she was raised. Elisabeth graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Worship Studies and earned a ministers license through the ECC. Elisabeth enjoys playing music, singing, attempting DIY projects, skiing, camping, kayaking, and spending time with friends and family. Elisabeth is excited to start another season of ministry at Bethany and help people worship Jesus.
David Wall
Associate Pastor - Youth and Connections
David was born in North Carolina, where he lived until moving up to Massachusetts for seminary in 2011. While at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, he interned at Bethany in their youth ministry. Five years later, he returned as their youth pastor and has loved every moment of the opportunity. David is married to Caitlin, a local photographer, and they live in New Boston with their exceptionally talented cat Luna. When not with youth, David is either cooking, eating, reading poetry and history, or hopefully backpacking with his friends.
Heidi Wyman
Interim Children’s Director
Victoria Wallin
Communications Director & Office Administrator
Victoria grew up in Connecticut and has deep roots in the Covenant. While she loved living in Chicago for 5 years attending North Park University (and studying abroad in Sweden), she has thoroughly enjoyed settling into life in New Hampshire with her incredible husband, Brian, and their two lively kiddos, Linnea and Caleb. She is excited to lead the communication and administration efforts at Bethany and is passionate about relational ministry and supporting others. Aside from spending time with her family, Victoria loves getting outside whenever possible, as well as coffee & reading.
Leadership Team
Bethany’s Leadership Team are members of the church
that help guide and guard our ministry staff.
Stefan Fritz - Chair
Michael King - Vice Chair
Paul Mailhot - Treasurer
Joanne Gamache - Nominating Committee
Sandra Metaxotos - Mutual Ministry Committee
Nelson Raust - Secretary