Pastor and Staff
Ryan Doughty, Pastor
Pastor Ryan Doughty and his wife Tami came to Bethel in March of 2009. A 2008 graduate of Multnomah Biblical Seminary, Ryan focused his studies in the area of Spiritual Formation and Direction. He has a particular heart for
helping men and women fall more in love with Jesus and to share that love in meeting the needs of others. Prior to coming to Bethel, Ryan served in a variety of secular and church related ministries working as a youth pastor, grant writer, and social services provider. Ryan married his wife Tami in November of 2005. She stays busy as a trip planner for a local eco-tourism company and Mom to Ethan who joined their family in July of 2011 through adoption. In their spare time, Ryan and Tami enjoy playing Scrabble, hiking, cooking together and playing with their Springer Spaniel, Pete. To reach Ryan, contact him at the church office at 406.721.2780 or email ryan.doughty@bresnan.net
Other questions that people ask:
Favorite Movie: A River Runs Through It (cliché I know when I’m living in Missoula)
Favorite TV Shows: Lost, Doctor Who, Warehouse 13, and the Amazing Race
Favorite Food: Turkey and Stuffing
Favorite passage of Scripture: The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)
Favorite quotation:“The world has yet to see the impact of a man or woman who is wholly consecrated to God. Will you be that person?” ~D.L. Moody
Emily Comer, Office Manager
Born and raised in Missoula, Emily is married to Nathan Comer and is mother to three beautiful little girls, Isabella, Lenora, and Leia. Emily started at Bethel in August of 2011 as the Office Manager. Her goal is to in all things glorify God through doing her best and being compassionate towards others. Emily and her husband balance school, work, and homeschooling their daughters with prayer and patience.
Other questions that people ask:
Favorite Movie: The Sound of Music
Favorite TV Shows: The Amazing Race, Star Trek The Next Generation
Favorite Food: Chinese Food (especially egg rolls and fried noodles)
Favorite passage of Scripture: Mark 4:21-25
Favorite quotation: “Be careful what you ask God for, you just might get it.” -Unknown
Christian Decan, Worship Pastor
Bio coming soon!
Nathan Comer, Pastoral Intern
Nathan Comer joined the Bethel Team in September of 2011 as the Intern Pastor. Nathan graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in Anthropology, and is currently seeking his Masters of Divinity in order to join the U.S. Air Force as a Chaplain. He has a heart for worship and leading people to experience God’s powerful love in their lives. Nathan was born in Oregon, and moved around the U.S. as his father was in the Air Force. The most unique posting was in Iceland, and Nathan’s favorite station was Hill A.F.B. in Layton, UT where he met his best friend Shawn and participated in the prestigious Northridge A’cappella choir. Nathan moved to Missoula in 2001 where he met his wife Emily. They married in March of 2004, and now have three daughters, Isabella, Lenora, and Leia. As well as an Australian Shepherd cross named Yoda. Nathan enjoys playing the guitar, doing puzzles, cooking and playing games with his daughters.
