Meet our Staff
"Thank you for stopping by to find out more about us. I have lived in Michigan my entire life, except for my college years when I studied and graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO. It was there I met and married my wife Rhonda in 1982. I came on staff in 1981 to work with teenagers and the church music program. In 2018, I became the third pastor of this wonderful church. Rhonda and I are also graduates of Liberty University in the class of 2016. Rhonda holds a BA in Elementary Education and I a MA in Pastoral Counseling. I can truly say that we both love to serve our Lord and this church. As I lead the church overall, Rhonda, along with being the wife of the pastor, is a vital part of the ministry whether as part of our worship service, leading the ladies ministry, or even helping in LifeKids. We both have been able to serve in our community and in the Baptist Bible Fellowship International in various ways. God has blessed us with four adult children who are all married – Adam (Jessica), Jordan (Hunter), Jennie (Jared), and Matthew (Carly). We are also the proud grandparents of 4 boys (Jack, Leo, Teddy and Silas) and 4 girls (Alex, Nora, Devan and Gwyn). Away from Beacon, we love to be with our family, travel, and binge watch our favorite TV shows."
Rev. John Reilly
Senior Pastor
Jared Barringer
Worship Pastor
"Hey, everyone! My name is Jared Barringer, and I have served as the Worship, Missions, and Outreach Pastor at Beacon since May 2014. Some of my job responsibilities include leading worship for our weekly services, planning community outreach events, and coordinating our local, national, and global missions efforts. My wife, Jennie, and I were married in 2015 and have 3 children, Leo, Gwyneth and Silas. I graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO, in 2013 with a BA in Intercultural Studies and again from BBC in 2017 with an MA in Church Ministry. Jennie graduated from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, in 2014 with a BS in Elementary Education. Jennie and I enjoy serving and worshiping with our Beacon family every week. Jennie is also the LifeKids Director at Beacon! Whether you're new to Beacon or have been here for a while, I'd love to get in touch with you! Please email me, call me, or contact me through social media. I look forward to worshiping with you at our next service!"
Alec Spiegel
Youth Pastor
"Hi, my name is Alec Spiegel, and I serve as the Student Pastor here at Beacon! I grew up in Troy, Michigan, and felt called to ministry when I was 17 years old. That calling led me to Pensacola Christian College in Florida, where I graduated in 2023. I’m grateful to now serve at Beacon, investing in the next generation and helping students grow in their walk with Christ.
Outside of ministry, I’m married to my wonderful wife, Lindsey. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, fishing, reading, and connecting with people over coffee and good conversation. I’d love the chance to meet you and your family, so please don’t hesitate to stop by and say hello!"
Bob Hunter
Church Administrator
"Hello and Welcome! My name is Bob Hunter and I serve as the Church Administrator here at Beacon. I always had a
strong desire to be called into Full Time Church Service and 4 years ago, after retiring from a 33 year career in banking,
I was given my opportunity. I am responsible for the oversight of the staffing, scheduling, care, and usage of all the
facilities that make up Beacon Baptist Church. GOD is so very good! I have been married my wife Lora, who is
part of the administrative team here at Beacon, for 33 years and we have been blessed with 2 adult children, Sara and
Katie. Lora and I lead the Connection Class – an adult Sunday School class serving all ages and we have a great time
doing so each week! Thank you for your interest in knowing more about the staff of Beacon. Should you have any
questions please feel free to reach out to me as I would be happy to assist in any way that I can. I pray you
have a great day."
Nick and Elyse Warren
Missions Interns
"Hi, we’re Nick and Elyse Warren. We have been serving at Beacon as Missions Interns since June 2025. I grew up here at Beacon, while Elyse is originally from West Texas. We met while attending Boston Baptist College, where I graduated in 2024 and Elyse graduated in 2025, both with bachelor’s degrees in Biblical Studies. We were married in June 2024 and welcomed our daughter, Lillian, in 2026.
As Missions Interns, we help with Beacon’s missions ministry through missionary communication, missions events, and other projects, while also gaining experience in different areas of church ministry. We are currently preparing to serve as missionaries in Germany and hope to begin deputation after completing our internship.
We’re thankful to be part of the Beacon church family and for the opportunity to serve here during this season of our lives. We always enjoy getting to know people, so if you see us around, we’d be glad to talk and get to know you."
Rev. Herbert Gilbert
Pastor Emeritus
Sully Pew
Maintenance
