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Paul Toms (Stated Supply Pastor)

 A preacher's kid who grew up in Hawaii and Australia, Paul Toms is a graduate of Wheaton College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. 

He served for 15 years as pastor of the Muncy Presbyterian Church in Muncy, PA, then 26 years as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Norristown, PA.  Since retiring in 2012, Paul has served various interim and stated supply positions, most recently at Trinity Christian Church of Greater Philadelphia.           

Married to Susan Mosher for 53 years, they are the grateful parents of Paul and Erica, delighted grandparents of eight, and great-grandparents of another eight, with a ninth on the way.  

 

 

 

 

 

 


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   Faith Cooke (Office Manager)

   Faith joined the Bellevue Staff in November of 2023. She grew up in Western New York and graduated from SUNY Cortland with a B.A. in  Education/Psychology. She has worked at Pequea Valley and Ken's Gardens before joining Bellevue. Faith and her family moved to Lancaster County in 2002, then to Paradise in 2005. Faith feels blessed to have three amazing sons and enjoys doing anything outdoors, whether hiking, gardening or just watching the sunset. Faith loves animals and has been adopted by a chatty cat, Ernest and a stubborn Bulldog, Corabelle.

   You may contact her here: Faith Cooke

 

 


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Kevin Wenrich (Director of Children's and Youth Ministries)

Kevin Wenrich joined the Bellevue staff in September of 2015 as the Director of Children’s Ministries and began serving full-time in 2021, adding the Youth Ministry to his responsibilities.  Kevin grew up at Bellevue and felt the call to serve here. He is passionate about God's love and care for children and youth. 

Kevin graduated from Cairn University in May 2015 with a B.S. in Bible with a major in Youth Ministry, and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. He currently lives in Ronks and enjoys soccer, comic books and spending time with his friends and family. You may contact him here: Kevin Wenrich.


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Susan Houck (Part-Time Secretary)

Susan joined the staff of Bellevue in January of 2018. She grew up in Lancaster County and graduated from Pequea Valley High School. After High School she worked in her parent's insurance agency as a property and casualty insurance agent, and once children entered the picture, she switched occupations to become a "stay at home" mom. More recently, Susan has worked as a clerk in an antique shop as well as the costume designer for the Pequea Valley High School's many musicals over the years.

Susan has been happily married to Dwayne Houck for thirty years and the Lord has blessed them with three wonderful children, William, Ethan, and Sarah, and now a grandchild. Susan's hobbies include reading, gardening, and DIY projects. 

You will find Susan in the church office on Wednesdays. You may contact her here: Susan Houck.


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Roland Berthoud (Groundskeeper)

Roland Berthoud first joined the Bellevue staff in 1986.  He is responsible for maintaining the church grounds and cemetery.  Roland and his wife, Mary Ann, live in Kinzers.  They have two grown children: their daughter Heidy lives in Poughkeepsie, NY and their son Eric and his wife Sarah live in Oxford, PA.

Roland attended primary and secondary school in his native Switzerland before entering a three-year apprenticeship as a cheese maker in 1959.  After coming to the United States he attended Franklin and Marshall College where he took courses in sales, marketing and advertising.  Roland enjoys stamp collecting, photography, travelling, reading and flower gardening.


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Bud Davies (Pastor Emeritus)

Pastor Bud Davies retired on Sunday, July 31, 2016 after having served as  Bellevue’s twenty-first Senior Pastor for almost 40 years.  On August 20, 2017, Pastor Davies was bestowed the honor of Pastor Emeritus for his years of service at Bellevue

Bud enjoys traveling and witnessing to what God is doing in different parts of His world.  He and Sharon enjoy working together on home projects and spending time with their Welsh Corgies.