Blessings to you and Welcome to Bethel United Methodist Church...

I am Pastor Garry Jones.  I am a native of Meade County Kentucky and this is actually my second career in life.  I was formerly employed by Kosmos Portland Cement Company and also helped operate our family farm.

I currently hold two degrees from Western Kentucky University in History and Religious Studies.  I hold a Master of Divinity degree from Duke the Divinity School. 

I have been in the ministry for twenty five years, holding positions on the District,
Conference and Jurisdictional level. 

In June of 2010, I was appointed Senior Pastor at Bethel United Methodist Church.   

I am married to the former Helen M. Cook of Hardin County and have two sons, two
Daughters and two grand-daughters.