Rev. Samuel Alexander ~ 1855-1872

Ordained August 21, 1855 and served about 16 years. He is credited with starting Sunday School. His pastorate was during the Civil War when members who disagreed with the church's views of slavery were called before the session. He was a man of decided convictions and vigorous mind and a good teacher, but was not always in full accord with the members. Due to his lack of agreement he was not fully sustained and the work consequently was not carried on with a thorough and hearty spirit. He resigned February 20, 1872. After leaving Bethel, he served in Lydon, Kansas for eight years. He died May 11, 1895 after several years as an invalid.

Rev. John W. Harsha ~ 1844-1852

Installed as pastor on June 16, 1844 at a yearly salary of $350.00. As the result of an attack of quinsy, he lost his voice. After a period of no improvement the congregation reluctantly accepted his resignation. After he recovered he taught Latin and English Literature at Westminster College. Over study brought on nervous prostration and reduced him to the condition of a invalid. He had written two books, the first being: "The Nature, Effects and Pardon of Sin; to which is added a warning and exhortation to sinners" published in 1853 and is available in the library of Princeton Theological Seminary of New Jersey and also Emroy Universtiy. His second book, Song of the Redeemed, Salvation to God and to the Lamb has 482 pages and was written in 1860 while he was in Argyle, New York, published in 1870 and is in the New York City Library.