BETHEL ATLANTA - Key Persons


Amy Idowu

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Children 's Pastor

Andy Stinespring

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Youth and Young Adults Pastor

Blake Healy

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Prophetic Director

Carolyn Book

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Missions Pastor

Dan Weber

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Elder
  • Leader
Dan has been married to his wife, Quin, since 2001. They have two children, one in high school and one in college. They are originally from Humboldt County, California. The Lord called them to Atlanta in 2016. After a life altering encounter with the Lord at Bethel Redding in 2002, he has given his life to the pursuit of the Presence of God. While he has been in church leadership since 2002, Dan also has a call to influence the business community. He has owned several businesses since 2003 and has a dream to see Heaven influence business leaders in the city of Atlanta. Dan is passionate about seeing people realize their identity and purposes in God and seeing cities restored to their Heavenly design. Some of his hobbies include basketball and ultra-trail running.

Danielle Stinespring

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Youth and Young Adults Pastor

Danny Silk

Job Titles:
  • Elder

Dara Bernard

Job Titles:
  • Elder

Eddie Fowler

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Director
  • Elder

John Donaldson

Job Titles:
  • Elder

Jon Cole

Job Titles:
  • Elder

Katie Hale

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Projects and Design Director

Kimberly Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Volunteers Pastor

Kristi Bohart

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Missions Travel Director

Laura Armour

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Communications and Staff Development Director

Lauren Brownlee

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Senior Leader
Except for her time at Georgia Tech and attending BSSM in Redding, CA, Lauren has lived right around the corner from Bethel Atlanta's campus her entire life. She currently lives in Peachtree City with a fond appreciation for the golf cart trails; the trails are her family's favorite option for getting around town. Lauren married her husband Brent, whom she met in college. Together, they led a Redding, California-based home group that eventually transitioned to Georgia to help start Bethel Atlanta. Since the beginning, Lauren has been a staff member of Bethel Atlanta, from leading the School of Ministry for the first nine years to leading the Senior Team and the Send Branch. When she's not at the church, Lauren and Brent enjoy all things outdoors, such as camping, trail running, and spending time at the lake with their three children, Lake, Reagan, and Wynn.

Leif Hetland

Job Titles:
  • Elder

Lindy Hale

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • over 50 Fire and Prayer Pastor

Melanie Gillum

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Spark Academy Director

Michael Maiden

Job Titles:
  • Elder

Paul Manwaring

Job Titles:
  • Elder

Ron Book

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Missions Pastor

Steve Backlund

Job Titles:
  • Elder

Steve Hale - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Founder
Steve was the Senior Leader of Bethel Atlanta until October 2020, when he handed over the senior leadership to Lauren Brownlee, his daughter. Steve and his wife, Lindy, have kids and grandkids who are part of Bethel Atlanta and love the Lord with all their hearts. Steve and Lindy enjoy doing life together and are excited about the family, business, and church cultures they have built together. They have been able to stand with their children, their spouses, and grandchildren throughout the good and bad of life. Steve is an Isaiah 61 person, and he is passionate about building an Isaiah 61 church. He loves seeing broken people restored, so they can reign in life and partner in restoring cities. He is entering the "third chapter" of his life which includes helping his family and friends succeed in their dreams and goals.

Vanessa Hale

Job Titles:
  • Elder
  • Worship Pastor