Pastor and Staffs

Reverend James A. Bryan, Ordained Pastor

Rev. James graduated from Gravette High School in Arkansas in 2001. He joined Bethel Deaf Fellowship in 2011 and was ordained there in 2014. Currently, he serves as a Small Group leader for Cross Church Deaf Ministry and a watch care member at Bethel Deaf Fellowship. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities with his children and is a dedicated fan of Seattle professional teams and the Arkansas Razorbacks Hockey Club. He also works at United Parcel Service in Springdale as a bi-vocational pastor.

Pastor James with his kids during Father's Day: Left to Right: Grace, Thomas, Luke, Kathleen and Joshua

A 5 pound Largemouth Bass was caught by Pastor James.

Pastor James is supporting the Arkansas Razorbacks Hockey Club at Jones Center in Springdale, Arkansas, while sporting his favorite NHL team, the Seattle Kraken.

Priscilla Scanlan-Clerk, Church Founder and Voice Interpreter

In 2003, Priscilla established Bethel Deaf Fellowship and joined as a member on the opening day. She primarily serves as a voice translator for our pastor.

NeCol Whitehead-Prayer Wall Director and ASL/ Sub. Voice Church Interpreter

NeCol joined Bethel Deaf Fellowship in 2014 and has since been serving as a translator for the pastor, interpreting ASL to voice. She also interprets at Cross Church and takes pleasure in signing worship songs during their services.

Tony Bradford, Finance Chairperson

Tony joined Bethel Deaf Fellowship by Baptism in 2005

Pastor James with his kids during Father's Day: Left to Right: Grace, Thomas, Luke, Kathleen and Joshua

A 5 pound Largemouth Bass was caught by Pastor James.

Pastor James is supporting the Arkansas Razorbacks Hockey Club at Jones Center in Springdale, Arkansas, while sporting his favorite NHL team, the Seattle Kraken.

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