Our Calling
Isaiah 61
OUR
CALLING
1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,
2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,
3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.
4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.
5 Strangers will shepherd your flocks; foreigners will work your fields and vineyards.
6 And you will be called priests of the Lord, you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast.
7 Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.
8 “For I, the Lord, love justice; I hate robbery and wrongdoing. In my faithfulness I will reward my people and make an everlasting covenant with them.
9 Their descendants will be known among the nations and their offspring among the peoples.
All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the Lord has blessed.”
10 I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
11 For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations.
Who We Are
We are a family gathering around His Presence, raising leaders to reign in life and restoring cities to look like Heaven on Earth.
We develop sons and daughters
to be sent as fathers and mothers
We lead ourselves in the ways
of Jesus and the Kingdom
We release the love of Jesus
and the culture, values and solutions
of the Kingdom within our spheres of influence
Our Leadership
Lauren Brownlee
Senior Leader
Except for her time at Georgia Tech and attending BSSM in Redding, CA, Lauren has lived right around the corner from Bethel Atlanta’s campus her entire life. She currently lives in Peachtree City with a fond appreciation for the golf cart trails; the trails are her family’s favorite option for getting around town. Lauren married her husband Brent, whom she met in college. Together, they led a Redding, California-based home group that eventually transitioned to Georgia to help start Bethel Atlanta. Since the beginning, Lauren has been a staff member of Bethel Atlanta, from leading the School of Ministry for the first nine years to leading the Senior Team and the Send Branch. When she’s not at the church, Lauren and Brent enjoy all things outdoors, such as camping, trail running, and spending time at the lake with their three children, Lake, Reagan, and Wynn.
Dan Weber
Associate Leader
Dan has been married to his wife, Quin, since 2001. They have two children, one in high school and one in college. They are originally from Humboldt County, California. The Lord called them to Atlanta in 2016. After a life altering encounter with the Lord at Bethel Redding in 2002, he has given his life to the pursuit of the Presence of God. While he has been in church leadership since 2002, Dan also has a call to influence the business community. He has owned several businesses since 2003 and has a dream to see Heaven influence business leaders in the city of Atlanta. Dan is passionate about seeing people realize their identity and purposes in God and seeing cities restored to their Heavenly design. Some of his hobbies include basketball and ultra-trail running.
Steve Backlund
Steve Hale
Founder
Steve was the Senior Leader of Bethel Atlanta until October 2020, when he handed over the senior leadership to Lauren Brownlee, his daughter. Steve and his wife, Lindy, have kids and grandkids who are part of Bethel Atlanta and love the Lord with all their hearts. Steve and Lindy enjoy doing life together and are excited about the family, business, and church cultures they have built together. They have been able to stand with their children, their spouses, and grandchildren throughout the good and bad of life. Steve is an Isaiah 61 person, and he is passionate about building an Isaiah 61 church. He loves seeing broken people restored, so they can reign in life and partner in restoring cities. He is entering the “third chapter” of his life which includes helping his family and friends succeed in their dreams and goals.
Leif Hetland
Michael Maiden
Paul Manwaring
Danny Silk
Steve Backlund
Dara Bernard
Ron Book
Steve Hale
Founder
Steve was the Senior Leader of Bethel Atlanta until October 2020, when he handed over the senior leadership to Lauren Brownlee, his daughter. Steve and his wife, Lindy, have kids and grandkids who are part of Bethel Atlanta and love the Lord with all their hearts. Steve and Lindy enjoy doing life together and are excited about the family, business, and church cultures they have built together. They have been able to stand with their children, their spouses, and grandchildren throughout the good and bad of life. Steve is an Isaiah 61 person, and he is passionate about building an Isaiah 61 church. He loves seeing broken people restored, so they can reign in life and partner in restoring cities. He is entering the “third chapter” of his life which includes helping his family and friends succeed in their dreams and goals.
John Donaldson
