Meet The Staff

Pastor Will joined us at Bethesda in February of 2019.  He is passionate about discipleship and missions, and God is working in a great way through his leadership.  In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Lucinda, and their four children, hunting, fishing, exercising, and traveling.

Landon has served at Bethesda since December of 2009.  He is married to Sara and has three boys: Judah, Levi, and Asher.  In addition to overseeing Bethesda's Administration and Worship Ministries, Landon is a competitive triathlete and enjoys woodworking. 

Brandon Powell joined the staff in December 2024. Brandon and his wife, Gina, met while at East Carolina University and have three grown children and a granddaughter. He enjoys history and leadership books, baseball, and golf (though he’s still working on his game). With a heart for serving others, Brandon is always open to meeting for coffee and conversation. His life verse is Galatians 2:20, which reminds him that his life and ministry are for Christ.

Lindsay serves as the student director, overseeing the youth programs and activities with enthusiasm and dedication. She has been married to Erik for over 20 years, and they have 4 incredible children. Together they have lived in multiple states as part of their former army life, ultimately settling in Clayton, NC. Lindsay enjoys organizing, baking treats, and napping.

Meet Jackie Arlington, a Long Island transplant who brought her vibrant spirit to Clayton 16 years ago. Two days after her move, she serendipitously encountered Tony, and their inseparable journey led to over 11 years of marriage and a bustling household comprising three amazing sons, one incredible daughter, and an endearing, if somewhat clueless, family dog. They joined Bethesda in 2020, quickly becoming part of the connect team and later stepping into leadership roles for Bethesda Celebrate Recovery in 2022. Jackie is a welcoming presence at Bethesda, ready to connect and share the joy of life's adventures. 

Lucinda is married to Will, and together they have four incredible kids! Born and raised in Florida, she has lived in several states before settling in Clayton in 2019. Lucinda has a passion for decorating and crafting but openly admits that cooking isn’t her favorite. She loves the book of James and met Will at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary while pursuing her Master of Divinity. Over the years, she has faithfully served in various roles within the church.