We employ a Team approach to ministry, utilizing the Accountable Leadership Model in seeking to empower many people to do many things and allow the whole church to be part of pursuing the Mission of the Church, Making Disciples.
Senior Pastor: Rev. Ira A. Hall
Ira has served as Senior Pastor of Bean’s Corner since December of 2006 after serving as Youth/Associate Pastor for the 10 previous years. He and his wife Sarah have a daughter and three sons. Ira’s focus at Bean’s Corner is the equipping of disciple-makers and building up the ministry team. He is the primary speaker on Sunday mornings, seeking to share the truth of God’s Word in a real-life context.
Ira & Sarah have a strong passion for the youth ministry and Direct Camp Berea in North Turner, Maine.
Ira is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College and Bonny Eagle High School in southern Maine. He continues to work with the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship of UMF, where he previously served as staff member (98-02). Ira also does some chapel and conference speaking.
Ira’s greatest joy is spending time with his family. You can connect to Ira on Facebook if you have a profile.
Church Administrator – Bethany Hoyt
Beth grew up attending Bean’s Corner and has been a part of church life for most of her life. She has served in many areas of the church over the years and has always had a passion for service in the church. She became Administrative Assistant in 2008 and Church Administrator in 2025. Beth’s focus at Bean’s Corner is to promote effective communication across all areas of the church structure and support the work of the ministry behind the scenes through her attention to detail.
Beth and her husband Randy have three adult sons, a daughter-in-law, a cat and two spoiled dogs. Beth is a professional photographer as well and has had her work recognized in various shows and publications.
Beth enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and gardening.
Treasurer (Financial Team Manager) – Sally Clemens
Sally has been connected to Bean’s Corner most of her life and has been a member since the mid-90’s. She has served as Treasurer since 1998 after serving as Assistant Treasurer previously. She works for one of the area paper mills after previously working at CMP. Sally’s focus at BCBC is to promote excellence that brings glory to God in our business conduct and personnel as well as proper and visionary stewardship of the church’s finances.
Sally and her husband Dale have an adult son who also serves at Bean’s Corner. Sally is active helping other area ministries as well as BCBC
Sally enjoys kayaking, being outdoors experiencing nature, sewing and rug hooking. You can connect with her on Facebook.