"Bios" can be impersonal things. I could tell you where I have been and who I
have known. But the real issue is: Who am I today and what is my Current
relationship with God and His people?
Let me share with you that my journey to this point has included believing
parents, godly professors, loving congregations and a faithful family. Most
importantly, my life is marked by a gracious Savior, the Lord Jesus, who has set His love
on me. He will finish what He has determined to do (Philippians 1:6). And I have
determined to fight for joy and against sin as I press toward the day my race is
completed (Philippians 3:14). I am still "in process" but I am grateful for a
truly amazing grace that makes the gospel fresh every day through the Spirit's
on-going work in my life. My passion is to know Christ and to share His life with
His people. "Life-on-life" discipleship is more that a motto to me- it is the
very substance of ministry. I invite you to check out the people of God gathered at
Bethesda. Let's do life together. More important than where we've been is where
we're going and who's going with us. With Jesus, there is joy in the journey.
Pastor Bryan is originally from Brownsburg, having graduated from Brownsburg
High School. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at the age of 5 in Danville,
Indiana. Bryan grew up here at Bethesda and after high school attended
Cedarville University. In 1983, Bryan and his wife, Sheri, returned to Bethesda Baptist
where he served as Pastor of Student Ministries, until 2006. Bryan’s desire is to
train believers to share the gospel and to make disciples. His interests are
computers, being creative, and hanging out with their 4 children (Jess, J.B.,
Caleb, and Korinna) and their son-in-law Mike.
Check out Pastor Bryan's blog at bryanwaggoner.tumblr.com.
Pastor John Mlagan grew up in Brownsburg and is a graduate of Bethesda Christian
Schools. He spent several years working as a volunteer youth leader at Bethesda
before entering full-time ministry in 2001. John and his wife, Jody, have 6
children, including two sets of twins. Pastor John’s desire is to see students make
pursuing Jesus the passion of their lives. He enjoys playing backyard ball with
his kids, watching football, and hanging out with students.
Spiritual Life Pastor / Don Jennings, III
I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, a vessel of mercy, a forgiven sinner, an adopted son of God, His chosen slave, and one appointed by God to be a preacher and teacher. It is my desire to be able to say at the end of my life “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (
2 Timothy 4:7) Proclaiming the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ through the teaching of His Word and seeing Him call disciples is my passionate pursuit. There is no greater joy than to serve God and be used by Him in the furtherance of His agenda! Jesus is Lord! At Bethesda that is our confession. Join us in worshiping the Name above all names!
If you would like to receive Pastor Don's daily email containing Scriptures to read and notes, email him at
djennings@ebethesda.org.
Pastor of Pastoral Care / Tony Maynard
Pastor Tony was reached for Christ by the outreach of Bethesda. His neighbor
invited him to church and he accepted Christ soon thereafter. He participated in
outreach and eventually joined the staff in 1971. Tony now serves part time. He
and his wife, Barbara, have 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 3
great-grandchildren.