OUR STAFF

The mission of The Bible Tabernacle is to glorify Christ by preaching the Gospel to the poor and helping those in need, teaching them how to help themselves through God’s Word.

PETER HILST

SENIOR PASTOR

Peter Hilst is the Senior Pastor of The Bible Tabernacle. He grew up in this ministry. Living and working with people in need has long been a part of his life.

Peter graduated from Master’s University in 1979 (BA, Biblical Ministries). He received his ordination to the ministry in 1989. He sees his life as that of the Apostles, a slave of Jesus Christ. His desire and goal in life is to fulfill the mission statement of his church:” …to glorify Christ by preaching the gospel to the poor and helping those in need.” Especially with helping anyone who is lost to place their faith in Christ and receive life everlasting. There is no greater calling.

Peter and his wife Gayelyn are the proud and grateful parents of six children and grandparents of four granddaughters.

Email: peter.thebt@gmail.com

Wesley A. Russell II

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Wesley Russell has been the Director of Operations since October of 2011. Wesley started out as a guest-resident of The Bible Tabernacle in 2008, staying on for 15 months. Inspired by a strong calling to be in full time ministry he continued to manage Canyon Country’s business office and direct the Choir. In October of 2010 Wesley started, The Passover House, Canyon Country’s Transitional home to assist the men to have the best chance at success after completing the ministry program.

Wesley Studied Investment Finance and Real Estate at Morehouse College in Atlanta Georgia as well as participating in athletics playing football while matriculating through college. It was here where he realized his calling to ministry and his strong desire to help those in need. He worked in the social services field for over 13 years working with at risk youth and young adults until finding his true niche in Christ at The Bible Tabernacle.

Wesley is the proud father of his daughter, Marie, and is dedicated to being the example of Christ God has called him to be. He view’s life as a ministry that all believers are called to and that there is no greater honor and privilege in life than to “Serve the Master by Serving Man”.

Email: wesley.thebt@gmail.com

Mike Difonzo

TREASURER

Michael G. DiFonzo is the financial officer for the Bible Tabernacle Ministry, handling everything related to its donation-based cash flow. Michael is responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and running the ministry’s finance activity, including financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, adhering to industry accounting standards using QuickBooks and other checks and balances.

Michael is a lifelong believer that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who died for our sins and rose from the grave. Michael attended The University of Oregon, graduating with a degree in Sociology, and is a graduating member of the Leadership Development Academy. He has been married to his wife, Ruthie Hilst-DiFonzo, for over 25 years and has raised two wonderful children Nakota and Danielle.

Email: m.difonzo1@gmail.com