L E A D E R S H I P

Brandon & Anna Frazier

Lead Pastors

Pastor Brandon Frazier grew up in Starkville and has a deep passion for his community. He graduated from Starkville High School in 1999. He attended Indiana Bible College where he majored in Theology. After college, Brandon moved to Anderson, IN, and served at Greater Light Church, Pastored by Jonathan Vazquez. While living in Indiana, he met and later married his beautiful wife Anna in 2003. They then moved to St. Louis, MO, to serve as Student Pastors. In 2005, Brandon and Anna moved back to Starkville, where they both currently work in the Golden Triangle Area. They have two sons, Brayden and Brennen, who attend Starkville Academy. The Frazier family planted and founded Bethlehem Church  of Starkville in 2015 under the direction of Pastor Jonathan Vazquez of Bethlehem Church in Potts Camp, MS.

Willie Woods

Associate Pastor

Willie was born in Cleveland, OH. His family relocated to Starkville, MS, shortly after his birth. They attended several churches until settling at the Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ, pastored by the late Melvin Terry Sr. and later his son, Melvin Terry Jr. Willie served at this assembly for thirty years, serving in various auxiliaries as well as the associate pastor.  During his time at the AA of JC, he met and married his wife, Talisha,  who was also an active member of the church. Together they have two daughters, Genesis and Genise, and one son, Desmond. In 2018, God provided an opportunity for the Woods family to join Pastor Brandon Frazier and his family at Bethlehem Church where Willie currently serves as the Associate Pastor. 

Toby Leach

New Members Pastor

Toby Leach is originally from Walnut, Mississippi. Toby attended Jesus Name Community Church pastored by Bishop Gary Porterfield. At the age of 16, he and his family relocated to Corinth, Mississippi, where he began attending and serving at Burnsville United Pentecostal Church under Bishop James Rich.  At the age of 21, Toby moved to Oxford, Mississippi, to attend The University of Mississippi where he graduated with a Bachelors of History degree. After graduation, Toby moved to Columbus , Mississippi.  Toby started attending Bethlehem Church in 2021. God opened a new opportunity for him to join the leadership team and faithfully serve as Student Pastor at Bethlehem Church of Starkville from 2022 - 2024. Toby believes in the call to serve the local church in any capacity, serve the kingdom of God, and to impact lives  in our community.

Isaac & Veronica Olivares

Student Pastors

Isaac was born in Statesboro, Georgia. He moved to Tennessee in 2015 and began attending/interning at GraceLife UPC under the leadership of  Pastor Bill Parkey. After graduating high school, he joined the Army National Guard. After his Basic Training, God had different plans and directed him to Mississippi State University where he is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Isaac made BC his church home and started an on campus student ministry called YAM (Young Adult Ministry).

Veronica was born in Starkville and raised in Ackerman, Mississippi. She has been a dedicated church member of North Bend UPC in Philadelphia, MS, under the leadership of Pastor Nathan Moore. She served on the praise team as well as a bass musician. After high school she earned her associates degree at EMCC. She is currently a student at Mississippi State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. While attending MSU, she met Isaac and became a member of BC. She has always had a strong burden for souls and young people.

Isaac and Veronica married in 2024. They have a burden for students ministry and they are passionate about planning student events to reach the community.