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.