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Cameron D. Stephens

Cameron D. Stephens faithfully serves within the local assembly as a Deacon and lives his life surrendered to the will of the Lord. As a member of Bethany Fellowship since 2007, he exemplifies leadership through service and embraces the call upon his life to share with others what has been so freely given to him. As a gifted teacher, Deacon Stephens enjoys helping others understand the Bible and sharing the good news of eternal salvation! He has been married to his best-friend Micka, since 2001 and they share six children and one grandson.

David Simms

Job Titles:
  • Leader at Bethany Fellowship Church
David Simms is a servant leader at Bethany Fellowship Church for over 21 years. He is faithful and very supportive of his leaders an the church. Serving as an Elder, his trademark is "he gives the Best Hugs in the world". His favorite scripture is Psalms 91, "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." He has been married to his loving wife Mable Simms since 1970, they have five children and seven wonderful grandchildren.

Eric Cotton

Job Titles:
  • Member of Bethany Fellowship Church
Eric Cotton has been a member of Bethany Fellowship Church since 2013. He presently serves as an elder and also as the Minister of Music. Elder Cotton loves serving God's people and serving God through worship. One of his favorite scriptures is Psalms 150:6 where the Bible states, "Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord." Eric is happily married to his wife, Mellissa. They have two daughters, Alyssa and Aliya, and one grandson, Isaiah.

James M. Cox II

Job Titles:
  • Leader
James M. Cox II is a servant leader who faithfully pastors his home, the local assembly, and within the marketplace. Elder Cox accepted his call to the ministry in 2002. He was ordained an elder in 2006 and currently serves as a Shepherding Pastor at Bethany Fellowship Church. He has been faithful in his call to serve, support, and lead the work of ministry at Bethany Fellowship with a dynamic team of Elders and fellow believers for more than 20 years. James has been married to his loving and supportive wife, Cristy, since 1999. They are the proud parents of four blessings: James III, Christian, Kiersten, and Jonathan.