Meet some of our wonderful team members
Amherst Bible Church is a vibrant, family-friendly community dedicated to sharing faith and fostering connections. Our mission is to inspire everyone to embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ while offering various ministries and outreach programs. We invite you to explore our site, join us for worship, and discover ways to engage with our church family.
Senior Pastor
Derek Nett
Derek has been the pastor of Amherst Bible Church since 2007. He has been married to his wife, Kerry since 1984. They have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. Derek brings relevant messages each week that can be applied in everyday life. He also is a leader at AWANA and helps with the boys' T&T group and the games, as well as being the AWANA commander. He and his wife lead the youth groups on Monday night as well.
Mark 12:29-30
Jesus answered, “The foremost is, ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’
Dean Kramer
Elder & Adult Sunday School Teacher
Jayne French
Our Leadership Team
Dean is an ordained pastor, who teaches the Adult Sunday School here at Amherst Bible Church. He is currently teaching through the chronological order of the synoptic gospels. He also gives messages some Sundays. He loves to teach others and help lead them to Jesus. He has been married to his wife, Jenny since 1995 and they have 2 daughters, 2 sons and one son-in-law.
In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family outdoors.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Junior Church Teacher, AWANA Leader, Treasurer and Lead Mission Shed Volunteer
With hindsight, she knew God was working on their hearts for years before they finally gave their lives to Christ in 1981. They both hungered to know the TRUTH about life and religion and got involved in Bible studies in Amherst. They learned Jesus said,
“I am the way the TRUTH and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6. And You shall know the TRUTH and the TRUTH will set you free.
John 8:32
They eventually got invited to church and jumped on Hwy 10 every week to go. Later they started praying for a Bible teaching church in Amherst. In 1998 while attending a Bible study in Amherst, God did the leading to start Amherst Bible Church. They have both been active in leadership, AWANA children’s program, worship team, mission trips, Mission Shed, and raising money to support teachers in Haiti. They have been married since 1974, and have four married children and four grandchildren.
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Deacon
Brian Powell
Brian has had the privilege to serve at Amherst Bible Church in the role of deacon. He and his wife Carrie have been married since 2015 and have a blended family of four children including: Jasmine, Samantha, Lane and Wyatt. They also participate on the Worship Team, community outreach, and missions. Worship is dear to Brian's heart as he has been involved in music since he was young. Community outreach is a lot of fun as they serve in the food pavilion during Family Fun Night, which is an annual event where they along with others serve hundreds of hotdogs during a carnival style event which is free to the community. It is so rewarding to see those smiling faces every year! They also serve in the "Mission Shed" which takes in items to sell by donation for the mission field of Haiti. Brian and his family have been at Amherst Bible Church for almost 20 years and the friends and rewards they have been given are overwhelming as they serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Psalm 62:2
He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.
Deacon
Matt Guzman
Being part of Amherst Bible Church fosters a profound sense of community and spiritual growth, while serving as a deacon holds significant responsibility in supporting the church’s mission and nurturing its members. Being an active member of Amherst Bible Church offers unparalleled spiritual enrichment and a close-knit fellowship of faith-driven, family-oriented believers, while Matt’s role as a deacon is vital in advancing the church’s mission and providing dedicated support to its congregation.
John 14:6Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.’
John 14:6Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.’
