Pastor:
Dr. Doug Cassel

I grew up in a pastor’s home in the Midwest. Early in my childhood, I made a profession of faith that I can’t remember much about. After being under conviction for some time, I came to trust Christ as my Savior in December of 1997 when I was a senior in Bible College.

I graduated from Sauk Village Baptist Bible College, and also have an earned Master and Doctorate degree from Baptist College of America in Kokomo, IN. Before the ministry, I served for nearly 6 years in both the Indiana Air National Guard and the Air Force. I’ve had the chance to serve for 6 years in inner city rescue mission work in Indianapolis and as an assistant pastor in both Iowa and Illinois.

I have been the pastor of Bethel Baptist church since May of 2004. My wife, Jenny, also grew up in a pastor’s home in Southeast Iowa. We have been married since September of 1998. We have one daughter, Jessie, who is a student in Providence Baptist College at this time.