Leadership and Staff

SENIOR PASTOR

Glenn Rice

Glenn has been a pastor for more than four decades, serving churches in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts.  He and his wife, Cindy, live in Benton. They are parents of three married sons and are blessed with eleven grandkids. 

He holds a B.A. in Theology (Berkshire Christian College), a M.A. in Religion (Liberty Theological Seminary), and a DMin. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. (http://gcts.edu)

Glenn became the Senior Pastor of the church in December 2024.

Executive Assistant

Joann Bedillion

Joann grew up at Blessed Hope Church and was regularly involved in the church’s children and youth ministries.

She holds a B.A. in Youth Ministries and Biblical & Theological Studies from Gordon College and has been active in church ministry both as a volunteer and as a staff member since her first summer as a Lakeside camp counselor in 2000.

Joann joined the church staff in January 2013. She lives in Waterville with her dog Rosie and cat Sassy.

Elders

Pastor Glenn Rice

Curt Beveridge

Josh Blackstone

Ronald Bickford

Tom Cunningham

Diaconate

Joann Bedillion

Renee Blackstone

Peter Curtis

Mark Hanscom

Bruce Ogeka

Derek Racine