Bell Creek Community Church • Sundays @ 9:15 & 11:00am

Leadership

Pastors & Staff

FRED WRIGHT

PASTOR, Elder

Fred attended the University of Illinois and Michigan Theological Seminary, receiving graduate degrees in science and theology - two subjects he loves. Fred joined staff with Campus Crusade for Christ, serving for 6 years on college campuses in Metro Detroit. Fred joined the staff at Bell Creek as Pastor of Prayer and Discipleship in 2003. Fred is married to Diane and they have two daughters. Fred is also an author at Reformation Journals where writes workbooks on  spiritual growth.

ADAM SOUTHERN

PASTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES

Adam graduated from Wheaton College before receiving his Masters in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. Adam joined the staff of Bell Creek in 2016 to lead student ministries. Adam married his wife Jessica in 2013 and they currently reside in Livonia with their two children Henry and Maggie and cat Gill. 

DYLAN DUNN

PASTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Dylan graduated from Adrian College before attending Moody Theological Seminary and receiving his MDiv. He began serving at Bell Creek in 2013 and joined the pastoral staff in 2020. Dylan is an assistant coach with Groves High School football and married to Lauren. Dylan and Lauren live in Brighton with their dog, Winnie.

KIRK VICKERS

DIRECTOR OF MEN'S MINISTRY, ELDER

Kirk Vickers serves as an elder at Bell Creek Community Church. Kirk is the head performance coach and owner of Triad Performance Training where he has worked with a number of professional teams including the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Drive, and the Arena Football League.

RANDY BROCK

WORSHIP DIRECTOR

Randy has been involved in worship ministry for over 19 years and joined the Bell Creek staff in 2020. Randy is married to Christine and they have three children.

AMANDA RICE

office manager & CO-DIRECTOR OF KIDS CREEK

Amanda received a degree in child and family services at Schoolcraft College. Amanda joined the Bell Creek staff in 2015 and has served as our financial administrator and co-directer of Kid's Creek. Amanda and her husband Jim have been married since 2002 and have four children.

Elyse Quint

CO-DIRECTOR OF KIDS CREEK

Elyse graduated from Bowling Green State University, worked in retail/customer service/sales for many years, and then became a stay at home mom 2019. Elyse has children's ministry experience serving at her former church and currently in Bible Study Fellowship. Elyse is married to Alex and they have 3 children. Elyse joined Bell Creek in 2021.  She is passionate about teaching the next generation about Jesus!

Kalena Dowling

Facilities ADMINISTRATOR

Kalena graduated from Central Michigan University with a teaching degree. After starting her family with Jon she became a stay at home mom to Matthew and Ann. She began working for Bell Creek Community Church in 2014 and provides many services as our pastoral administrator.

Carla Vaughn

DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY

Carla graduated from Eastern Michigan University and coordinates Bell Creek’s hospitality ministry. Carla is married to Dan and has four young adult children and loves to create opportunities for community within the church. Her greatest inspiration is the incredible paradox of Jesus, our Creator God, humbly making himself a servant to offer salvation and His friendship to all who receive Him.

ANNIE WHaLeN

DIRECTOR OF WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Annie is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and is currently completing her Masters of Divinity at Moody Theological Seminary, with an emphasis in Theology, Old Testament Studies, and Ancient Languages.
Annie joined Bell Creek in 2018. She is passionate about teaching God's Word, and loves serving in hospitality, where she applies her 30 years of event planning experience.
Annie is blessed to be called "Auntie A" by a nephew and four nieces. Her dog, Martha Mary Josephine, is a regular at Bible studies.

RACHEL NASH

CO-DIRECTOR OF KIDS CREEK & MOPS COORDINATOR

Rachel graduated from the University of Michigan - Dearborn in 2011 with a dual degree in Art History and Urban and Regional Studies.  She joined the Bell Creek staff in 2023 after serving in various ministry positions for years. Rachel and her husband Graham reside in Farmington with their four children. 

ELDER TEAM

Elders currently serving at Bell Creek Community Church:

MIKE KING

KIRK VICKERS

MIKE HENRY

ROB BURKE