Jake Valencic - Associate Minister

Jake has been on staff at Bethany Community Church since May of 2023, when he stepped into his role as Family and Discipleship Intern.  He oversees BCC's middle school ministry (EDGE) and other areas of the youth group, as well as being involved in different aspects of the discipleship ministry.  He became an Associate Minister at BCC in February of 2026.

Jake and his wife, Bri, have been married since 2021 and have three children, Saylor, Sawyer and Oliver.  Jake is currently working towards his Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Ministry close to your heart?
I am passionate about youth students making their faith their own.

Finish this sentence: If I have a free afternoon, I can probably be found . . . .
Going to Chick-Fil-A with my family, playing golf, pickleball, or tennis, and reading.

What is a Scripture verse that is meaningful to you?
Romans 5:3-5; Philippians 1:12-13; 3:7-11; Genesis 50:20

Favorites:
Books - Simply Trinity (Barrett); The Trellis and the Vine (Marshall and Payne); The Glory of Christ (Owen)
Sport - Tennis
Restaurant - Chick-Fil-A or Brienzo's
Ice Cream - Uncle Bob's Red Raspberry Cheesecake