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.
Victoria Wallin
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 8 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, family, and her dog Franklin. Elisabeth is excited to start another season of ministry at Bethany and help people worship Jesus.
Christopher Kiernan
Interim Youth Director
Christopher was born and raised in Bedford, New Hampshire. After graduating from Bedford High School in 2020, Christopher went on to join the NH Army National Guard where he continues to serve presently. He volunteered and interned with Bethany Covenant Youth from the years of 2020-2023 where he discovered his passion for youth ministry. Christopher enjoys hiking, backpacking, good food, exercising, line dancing, and watching the patriots rise to their former glory. He is very excited and honored to be able to serve and join the Bethany Covenant team during this time of transition and growth in the pursuit of helping people follow Jesus.
Heidi Wyman
Children’s Director
Heidi was born and raised in Concord, NH. After graduating from Concord Christian High School, she attended Asbury University in Wilmore, KY majoring in Elementary Education. Heidi has been attending Bethany Covenant for over 20 years and has been part of Children’s Ministry for just as long. Heidi and her husband have two daughters, Emily and Sarah, who are active in youth ministry. Heidi enjoys traveling, crafting and spending time with her family. Heidi is excited to continue to work with families at Bethany.
Laura Fleming
Assistant Youth & Kids Director
Laura grew up in Massachusetts and attended Gordon College where she studied Youth Ministry and Sociology. She served in a variety of ministry and nonprofit roles over the last 20 years. Laura and her family have been at Bethany since 2019, when they moved to Goffstown, NH. Laura and her husband Brian have two boys, Miles (a lover of LEGO and cello) and Nolan (a lover of basketball and guinea pigs). Laura enjoys reading, lakes, skiing and traveling with her family. Laura loves witnessing students (from age 0 to 18!) grow in their knowledge of what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
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.
Bethany’s Leadership Team are members of the church that help guide and
guard our ministry staff.
Leadership Team
Ken Barlotta - Chair
Rebecca Wallace - Vice Chair
Shelia DeWitt - Financial Officer
Sandra Metaxotos - Nominating Committee
Todd Wallace - Mutual Ministry Committee
Nelson Raust - Secretary