Church Staff
The ministry and support staff of New Bethesda
Senior Pastor
Todd Combee
Todd has pastored New Bethesda since October, 2002. Prior to that, he served as the Associate Pastor at Sandston Baptist for six years. He and his wife Susan, and their two sons, Matthew and Jacob, have enjoyed living in Mechanicsville since 1997. Todd says that Mechanicsville has been a great place to raise a family, and New Bethesda has been a wonderful church to be a part of. It has been a good match between a mission-minded pastor and a mission-minded…
Associate Pastor to Families & Youth
Caleb Bittler
Caleb joined the staff at New Bethesda on January 1, 2017. Previously, he served for three years as youth pastor at Buchanan Baptist Church in Buchanan, VA, and two and a half years as Associate Pastor of Youth and Education at First Baptist in Princeton, WV. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies from Bluefield College. Caleb enjoys coffee, reading, sports and the outdoors. He and his wife, Kelly, have two children, Jeremiah and Kathryn.
Minister of Music
Minister of Music [Vacant]
Part-Time New Bethesda has an exciting vacancy for a part-time Minister of Music. This position will average 15-20 hours per week. Primary duties include planning, coordinating, promoting and evaluating the Music Program of New Bethesda. This position is an integral part of our music program including leading the congregation in effective worship experiences through music. Interested applicants will email their cover letter and resume to personnel@newbethesda.org or contact the church office at 804-779-2101.
Ministry Assistant
Shirley Mitchell
Shirley is a native of Mechanicsville and a life-long member of New Bethesda, where she currently serves as Treasurer. She has four grown children and five grandchildren. She is known for her love of flowers and her beautiful flower arrangements, which are often seen on Sunday mornings in the sanctuary.