Rev. James Thomson ~ 1974-1977

Ordained and installed August 11, 1974. A graduate of Gordon Conwell Seminary. Jim and his wife Shirley were instrumental in starting the Seekers Sunday School Class which began a new growth and spirit in the church. After leaving Bethel they went to a church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Shirley passed away in August 1980. She was very active with the children. A stained Glass window with the picture of Jesus and the children was installed and dedicated to her memory in 1983. Jim and his present wife, Beth lived in East Liverpool, Ohio in 1988 and he was pastor of First Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Jim and Shirley's two daughters are Liza, born while they were at Bethel, and Amy born Cincinnati.