We hold to the historic, biblical understanding of church leadership and governance. Bayview Bible Church is led by qualified elders (1 Tim. 3:1-7). These men are committed to leading, feeding, protecting, and caring for the saints at Bayview Bible Church.
Elders are raised up and selected with great care and scrutiny. Each man, prior to his installation as an elder, endures a period of "Elder Candidacy." This time of candidacy allows for testing, evaluation, and an opportunity to earn the trust and endorsement of the church membership.
Elders are raised up and selected with great care and scrutiny. Each man, prior to his installation as an elder, endures a period of "Elder Candidacy." This time of candidacy allows for testing, evaluation, and an opportunity to earn the trust and endorsement of the church membership.
Senior pastor
Joel Carlson
Joel was born and raised in Montana and has confessed Christ since his childhood. He joined the US Navy in 2006 and completed two enlistments before attending Montana Bible College. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies in 2017. He has since completed a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He began working in pastoral ministry in 2015. He has also taught adjunct at several theological institutions and training centers. He enjoys reading, hunting, and exploring the outdoors. His wife, Jessica, and he have five children.
Elders
In addition to Joel, four other men currently serve as elders of Bayview Bible Church.