Pastor Roger Viksnes

Pastor Roger grew up in East Hartland and has just recently returned to serve at Bethany after living and serviing the Lord in Minnesota and also Brooklyn, NY.  He graduated from Westfield State College in 1998 and then taught 4th grade in Litchfield, CT before attending seminary.  Roger is married to Jenny, who also grew up in East Hartland, and they have a daughter Juliana and a son  Jack.  Roger enjoys driving his motorcycle, pretending that he is a carpenter, and being together with people doing pretty much anything.

Favorite Verse:  Colossians 1:13-14 "For God has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he Loves 9Jesus), in who we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."

Pastor Evan Langlois

Pastor Evan grew up in Winsted, CT. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2003, and from the Lutheran Brethren Seminary in 2007. After his graduation from seminary, the Lord led Evan and his wife Beth back to Connecticut to serve in full time ministry.  Evan enjoys sports, woodworking and building friendships and helping people experience the peace that comes only through Jesus Christ.

Favorite Verse:  Mark 10:45 “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”