Dr. Thurman R. Hayes, Jr.
Senior Pastor
thayes@bbcyorktown.org

Pastor Thurman has served as Bethel ’s Senior Pastor since 2000.  He and his wife, Melissa, have three children:  Caleb, Courtney, and Cassidy.  Pastor Thurman enjoys hanging out with his family, digging into the Scriptures, playing tennis, and reading.  His passion in ministry is to preach the Bible in a fresh, expository way.  His favorite pastors and authors are Charles Spurgeon, John Stott, John Piper, and Adrian Rodgers.  He also has a passion for world missions, and serves as a Trustee of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.  He is also involved in state mission work through his service on the Executive Board of the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia.   Pastor Thurman has a Master of Divinity with Languages degree and a Doctor of Ministry degree, both from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Rev. Phil Gifford
Associate Pastor of Worship
pgifford@bbcyorktown.org

Phil and Pam Gifford were called to serve Bethel Baptist Church in January 2008. They have been married for three years and are expecting their first child in June. Phil has a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Liberty University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
It is Phil¹s desire to see Bethel become a church where music is an expression and celebration of an already deeply rooted and developing personal walk with Jesus Christ. He hopes that visitors and members of Bethel will walk away from the worship services focused on God and the authentic worship of Him. As well as leading the choir, orchestra, and congregational worship Phil enjoys playing several instruments as opportunities arise. He also enjoys swimming, running, reading, and the various home projects his wife assigns him.