3C Staff & Leadership
The staff and leadership here at 3C is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. If you have questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them.
Mike Tolle
LEAD PASTOR
Mike is best known for instigating joy. He loves friends, pranks, laughter, and a great story—and you’ll often find him huddled up with a group of people, head thrown back, laughing. His love for stories shows up everywhere—whether he’s reading a good book, telling a joke, or watching a great movie. He even has a “Top 25 Movies of All Time” list, and fair warning… if you bring it up, you might be in for a 30-minute conversation.
Mike has over 20 years of ministry experience, along with a background in the secular marketplace. He’s served in a variety of roles in both mega and small churches, giving him a heart for reaching people in every season of life. His favorite person in this world is his wife, Toni (a Bethel native), with his adult kids—Anthony, Luke, and Jill—close behind. One of Mike’s favorite compliments is when people say he’s “real and authentic” or “not like any pastor they’ve met before.” While he may come across with a big, tough (some might say a little rough-around-the-edges) exterior, it’s really just covering his huge heart. Mike’s deepest passion is helping everyday people move from unbelief to belief in Jesus—in every area of life.
Brian White
CONNECTIONS PASTOR
Brian grew up in this community and has the unique opportunity to serve in the same church that helped shape him. As the Connections Pastor at 3C, he works closely with the worship team and volunteers to help create a weekend experience where people feel welcomed and connected. Brian is passionate about helping people take their next step—whether that’s serving at church or living on mission right where God has placed them: at home, at work, and in their everyday lives. He has a heart for both local outreach and global missions, including helping plant a church in Belle Anse, Haiti.
Brian and his wife, Deanna, have been in full-time ministry for over 28 years, and he’ll be the first to tell you he couldn’t do it without her by his side. They are new empty nesters with two kids, Tyler and Jade. In their spare time, you’ll likely find Brian and Deanna cruising around on their e-bikes or searching for a great sushi spot. One of Brian’s favorite Bible verses is Matthew 5:16: “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Beth Johnson
CHILDREN'S DIRECTOR
The spotlight is not something you’ll find Beth running after. She’d rather work behind the scenes and her work at 3C involves far more than people may realize. She has a huge heart for God’s Kingdom, God’s Children and 3C. Beth is soft-spoken but don’t let that fool you, she has a quiet strength that should not be underestimated. Beth has grown at 3C, served at 3C and has called 3C her church family for years. Beth and her husband Josh (he’s the rockstar leading us in worship on most Sundays) lead a blended family of 6 and you’ll see the youngest four hanging around 3C a lot (Duncan, Whitley, Paisley, & Tucker). In 2023, her faithful service and passion for kids landed her the gig leading our Children’s Ministry. Beth also took on additional roles overseeing the majority of our staff’s administrative duties. Like we said...don’t mess with Beth, she’s stealthy and tough but lucky for you…sweet.
Minnie Haworth
CUSTODIAN
Need a pick me up? Look no further because Minnie is an uninhibited source of joy. Since 2000, Her work as 3C’s custodian has almost always been accompanied with a smile. 3C has been Minnie's church home for decades, and in that time she has used her fun loving talents to invest deeply into 3C and especially our Children’s Ministry. Speaking of kids, Minnie has two daughters, Sarah and Vicki, as well as three granddaughters, Alec, Ash and Lily as well as her great grand-daughter, Raven. When Minnie is not hanging with the family or keeping 3C’s facilities spic and span, you’ll usually see Minnie serving our Kids, jamming to worship music, doing crafts, and has been known to dress up in character (a hot dog around homecoming is one of her most famous roles). We’re so glad her joy-filled life and her contagious smile is a part of our community, representing Jesus and His good news.
Kathy Menard
CHURCH TREASURER
Kathy Menard is a Bethel native and lifelong member of Community Christian Church and has been serving as the Treasurer since 2010. She graduated from Cincinnati State College and the University of Cincinnati with degrees in accounting and business administration.
She is married to Mike and they are the 4th generation to live on her family farmland. They have three adult children: Mandy, Jeremy and Hannah who have blessed them with 8 grandchildren.
She is retired from her full-time job as an accountant and enjoys spending her new found freedom with friends and family (especially her grandkids) and walking the farm.
Bekah Lawson
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Bekah calls herself an introverted extrovert—quiet at first, but give her a minute and her dry sense of humor will show up. She has a big heart for people and a love for all things Disney. On Sunday mornings, you’ll usually find her serving on the worship team or snapping photos. If she’s not doing either of those, she’s probably chasing one of her three kids around.
Bekah and her husband, Josh, are high school sweethearts who met in the Batavia High School drumline. They have three fun, energetic kids—Rosie (7), JJ (6), and baby Ollie (1). During the week, Bekah serves as the Director of Communications, and on the weekends, she’s a musician. She’s an Enneagram 4 who likes to say her feelings have feelings, and she has a strong relationship with her morning coffee. Bekah loves that she gets to pursue her passions in her career and is so grateful for the staff and church family she’s found at 3C.
Emily Boyd
YOUTH PASTOR
Emily and her other half, Travis, love to educate each other on the finer things in life - movies and football, food and shop work. They have a lot of fun hosting gatherings with friends and family. They love to have a home full of laughter and joy, and most of all, raising their four (somewhat free-range) children, Macie, Genevieve, Zeke and Jack. Since making 3C their church home in 2023, Emily has been involved in both worship and student ministry. She can often be seen, if not heard first, chatting with other members, chasing her kids and smiling her way through Sunday mornings. Emily has a passion for students and seeing the next gen grow in their faith while having fun together. She's probably home right now deciding the next round of chaos to subject the teens to!
3C's Elders
Our Elders are a team of men who essentially are 3C’s spiritual leader board of directors. They are volunteer lay members selected to oversee the mission, vision and direction of 3C with a focus on prayer and pastoring. They partner with Mike and the staff to conduct the ministry and strategy of 3C. They also oversee the organizational side of the church including finances and facilities, as well as partnering and delegating as much as they can. While these guys are often behind the scenes their most important focus is on maintaining the spiritual health of our church.
john fultz (chairman )
SCOTT WEDEMEYER (VICE CHAIRMAN)
Eric ely
Steve Miller
FRANK RENN