Our Pastors

Interim Senior Pastor

Josh Lobach

Pastor Josh Lobach - Bethany Baptist Church, Grand Rapids Ohio

Pastor Lobach joined the staff of Bethany Baptist Church in the Spring of 2022. He graduated from Ambassador Baptist College with a B.A. in Pastoral Studies and then went on to Bob Jones University to complete a Master of Divinity degree. Along with his wife, Caity, they are serving in the youth ministry as Pastor Josh also serves as Interim Senior Pastor. It is their desire to see all generations, especially the youth group grow in their love for the Lord, their knowledge of Scripture, and in their love and desire to serve the family of Bethany Baptist Church. Pastor Josh & Caity are parents to their son Asher and another blessing arriving soon.

Visitation Pastor

Tim Coley

Senior Pastor Timothy Coley - Bethany Baptist Church, Grand Rapids Ohio

Pastor Coley served at Bethany Baptist Church for over 35 years as Senior Pastor. He recently retired from the Senior Pastorate but still remains on staff part-time as Visitation Pastor. A graduate of Bob Jones University (B.A., M.A.), he desires to continue edifying the saints by accurately dividing the Word of God as he visits and serves the flock God has set before him. He and his wife, Leesa have two adult children: Steven Coley (residing in Elizabeth City, NC with his wife, Sarah and children: Julia, Joey, Jeffrey and James); and Katie Knapp with her husband, Danyel, daughter, Lucy and son, Jasper.