Pastor John & Tabitha Graham are married in 1995 and they have 4 children, “Lil” John III and his wife Shelby, Andrew and his wife Faith, Matthew and his wife Makayla and Abigail with her dog "Goose". He and Tabitha have been blessed with 4 grandchildren, Finnley, Haisley, Asher and Ivy. He was elected the Senior Pastor of Bethesda Fellowship in April 2008 where his family serves and labors with him. He comes with many years of ministry serving as full-time evangelist, associate pastor and minister of music in several churches. He is an Ordained Minister through the Calvary Ministerial Association, International lead by Pastor Don Allen of The Church at Warhill. Pastor John has traveled the United States ministering through music and the Word of God along with time ministering on multiple continents. He truly knows what it is to be faithful and serve with a committed servant’s heart. God has touched Pastor John and ordained him to be a “pastor to pastors” and a “minister to ministers” encouraging the ministry and making mentors out of those he has mentored. Operating under an Apostles anointing, God through him has brought transformation through the truth of the Word of God to many that were discouraged helping them find the fresh breath of God with purpose and power. His heart is to make disciples and help create an atmosphere that will lead people into the presence of the God so that lives would be forever changed . Pastor John and Tabitha are true visionaries, they lead by example with a heart for God 's people and ministry.
The 1st family of Bethesda Fellowship
Our 1st Lady of the house is Mrs. Tabitha Wiley Graham, she comes from a long heritage of Generals in the faith that for many years blazed the mission field for the gospel of Christ. Tabitha has the heart of a worshiper as well as that servant’s heart for people. She is reaching and touching the lost at any cost or effort and it is her heart’s desire to lead you into God’s presence where you can experience a relationship with Him for yourself. Tabitha has an ability to touch the hearts young ladies and older alike developing them into the vessel that God is able to use. She sees no racial, denominational nor financial boundaries. She sees everyone as a soul that Christ desires to set free.
“Lil” John III is an anointed vessel of God. He is a talented musician and singer who plays music and leads worship for our Worship team. John is married to Ms. Shelby McNalley Graham . Shelby ,who also sings on the worship team is also the nursery director here at BFC. John and Shelby have 2 children ,Finnley Oliver and Haisley Jane.
Andrew has been anointed to lead as well . He is a a talented musician and plays for the Worship team leads the 180* youth on Wednesday night. He also serves as a deacon at BFC. He along with his wife Faith, who is a part of the worship team, also is the founder and leader of "Virtuous" a young womens group focused on new wives and mothers. They both have a heart for God through praise and worship. Andrew and Faith have 2 children, Asher Kyle and Ivy Elizabeth.
Matthew is a young man full of the Holy Ghost with a heart of God, tender toward the gospel and the lost and is such a leader and encourager in everyday life. He is married to Makayla Benfeild Graham and they are both very involved with ministry at BFC. Matthew and Makayla currently have no children but Pastor John and Tabitha are praying that changes very soon!
Abigail is the youngest of the Graham children. She is the typical church child, and has such a heart for the little ones. Abigail can be a leader, as he has the ability to get everyone she is around onto her page. She too has a heart for worship and loves interpretive dance. She isn't married but has a "child", her Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Goose.
So as you can see the 1st Family of BFC is such a vital and important part of this church, we are blessed to have them and we love them.
Bishop Kevin Magness is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God, Cleveland, TN. Kevin has been Full-time ministry now for 36 yrs, evangelizing the southeastern United State as well as several Foreign Countries spreading the gospel of Christ to the lost and hurting humanity. Kevin began here at BFC 8 years ago as the Administrative Pastor. In his ministry music has always been a vital part, he loves leading everyone into the presence of the Lord that they might receive from HIS hand. Pastor Kevin still travels some to help bring revival to an area, He is wanting to see our Community won for the gospel sake and whatever it takes he is willing to go the extra mile. Pastor Kevin resides in Lula, Ga.
Pastor Michael Miguel serves as the Lead Pastor of the Hispanic congregation here at BFC. He currently holds ministerial credentials with the Congregational Holiness Church, Inc., Griffin, Ga. Pastor Michael has the heart of a servant and carries a burden for the lost generation. He and his team goes out into the community many times a month witnessing and sharing the love of Jesus. It has been an honor and a enjoyable time to work with this family and to see the heart they have.
Pastor Michael is married to Ivette where she too has a heart of a servant and carries that anointing upon her life also. They have 4 beautiful daughter, Nellie, Roxy, Haley and Johanna. They reside in Habersham County, Ga.
Come and meet Pastor Michael and Ivette and you too will feel like you are a part of their family too.
The bible states that the Body of Christ was to choose men of a good report to be over the business of the church. These men of God where elected by the body here at BFC to serve as deacons.