Lead Pastor Gary Crandall
Retired, Effective December 14, 2025
Gary and Sherrie are high school sweethearts from North Carolina and are celebrating 56 years of marriage this June 13. They were both born again in 1975 while Gary was stationed with the Army in Germany. They have 3 children who live in KS, NC and FL, and they have 8 grandchildren.
Gary graduated from the University of Maryland, Grace Theological Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 4 books. The most recent, True Discipleship, was published in 2018. Gary and Sherrie both taught at a Bible College in Guam, and they also served as missionaries in Africa.
Gary likes playing chess, long walks, amateur gardening, reading, the K.C. Chiefs and chocolate. Sherrie is what Gary calls “a renaissance woman” because of her multiple interests and abilities.
Gary graduated from the University of Maryland, Grace Theological Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 4 books. The most recent, True Discipleship, was published in 2018. Gary and Sherrie both taught at a Bible College in Guam, and they also served as missionaries in Africa.
Gary likes playing chess, long walks, amateur gardening, reading, the K.C. Chiefs and chocolate. Sherrie is what Gary calls “a renaissance woman” because of her multiple interests and abilities.
Pastor Anna Teel
Honoring Pastor Anna Teel - Celebrating 20 Years of Faithful Service
With full hearts and deep gratitude, we celebrate Pastor Anna, who after twenty years of devoted ministry at Bella Vista Community Church, will soon be stepping into a new chapter of God’s calling on her life.
For two decades, as Associate Pastor Anna has poured herself into the ministries serving Young Parents and Students, Church Administration, Pastoral Care and most recently Member Care - all with extraordinary dedication, compassion, and grace. She has walked faithfully beside our church family - comforting the hurting, encouraging the weary, celebrating milestones, praying without ceasing, and showing Christ’s love in countless quiet and meaningful ways. Her ministry has touched every corner of our congregation, and her impact will be felt for years to come.
Pastor Anna has always gone above and beyond, serving with humility, joy, and a deep sense of calling. Her presence has been a steady gift to our members, and her love for people has been a shining example of what it means to shepherd God’s flock well.
Though we will miss her dearly, we rejoice with her as she follows the Lord into the next season of her ministry. We pray that God will lead her to the perfect place where her gifts, wisdom, and compassionate spirit will continue to flourish. May He bless her richly, guide her steps, and surround her with favor as she continues to serve His Kingdom.
Thank you, Pastor Anna, for twenty faithful years. You will always be part of our family.
With full hearts and deep gratitude, we celebrate Pastor Anna, who after twenty years of devoted ministry at Bella Vista Community Church, will soon be stepping into a new chapter of God’s calling on her life.
For two decades, as Associate Pastor Anna has poured herself into the ministries serving Young Parents and Students, Church Administration, Pastoral Care and most recently Member Care - all with extraordinary dedication, compassion, and grace. She has walked faithfully beside our church family - comforting the hurting, encouraging the weary, celebrating milestones, praying without ceasing, and showing Christ’s love in countless quiet and meaningful ways. Her ministry has touched every corner of our congregation, and her impact will be felt for years to come.
Pastor Anna has always gone above and beyond, serving with humility, joy, and a deep sense of calling. Her presence has been a steady gift to our members, and her love for people has been a shining example of what it means to shepherd God’s flock well.
Though we will miss her dearly, we rejoice with her as she follows the Lord into the next season of her ministry. We pray that God will lead her to the perfect place where her gifts, wisdom, and compassionate spirit will continue to flourish. May He bless her richly, guide her steps, and surround her with favor as she continues to serve His Kingdom.
Thank you, Pastor Anna, for twenty faithful years. You will always be part of our family.
Rebeca Adler
Director of Music
Rebeca brings over 23 years of experience as a dedicated choir teacher in Arkansas, where she has inspired generations of students with her passion for music and heart for worship. Rebeca and her husband Josh live in Bentonville, and together they are the parents of six children and grandparents to one adorable grandson. She’s excited to join the BVCC family and is looking forward to helping us lift our voices in praise, grow our music ministry, and connect more deeply through the power of worship and service in this body of believers.