About Us - Doc & Anna Betsy Bearss

Dr. Jim Bearss is a dedicated student of the Bible. Since 1975 he has served the Lord as a Leader, a Pastor, a Missionary, and a Teacher in Bible College and Seminary. His Bible teaching ministry has reached into over 400 churches in the USA and eleven foreign countries. He and his wife, Anna Betsy, have been married since 1978; they have three children. The greatest joy for Jim and Anna Betsy is to serve the Lord together and to see believers respond obediently to the Word of God and walk in truth.

Pastoral and Teaching Experience:

• On Target Ministry: President and Bible Teacher (2006-present)
• Moody Bible Institute: Instructor (1990-present)
• Trinity Theological Seminary: Professor (1995-present)
• Calvary Baptist Church: Pastor (Seeley, WI 2001-2006)
• First Baptist Church: Pastor (Chesterton, IN 1988-2001)
• Grace Bible Church: Pastor (Meeker, CO 1985-1987)
• Ripon Baptist Church: Itinerant Bible Teacher (Ripon, WI 1975-1985)

Education:

• Doctor of Ministry: Westminster Seminary California (D.Min 1996)
• Doctor of Theology: Trinity Theological Seminary (Th.D 1986)
• Master of Theology: Trinity Theological Seminary (Th.M 1984)
• Bachelor of Arts: Ripon College (BA 1973)