Armand and Julie Madlangbayan
Lead Pastors

Pastor Armand was born and raised on the Northside of Chicago, in Rogers Park. He started a relationship with God through Jesus Christ at the age of 15. He graduated from Central Bible College and has been in full time ministry since 1997. Pastor Armand has experience as a Children’s Pastor, Christian Education Director, and Youth Pastor. His previous post was Executive Pastor at the Chicago Tabernacle, where he served for 9 years. In May of 2011, the Lord called him to be the Lead Pastor of Bethel Assembly.

His wife, Julie, was born and raised in Osawatomie, KS. She came to know the Lord in 2000 and has been serving the people of God for the last 16 years in a variety of ways, which currently includes Intercessory Prayer and BKids Early Childhood Ministry. She has a masters degree in Nursing and is a Nurse Practitioner. Her primary ministry continues to be as a help-mate to her husband and raising their three daughters: Sofia, Sydney, and Stella.

Pastor Armand and Julie’s heart is to be part of what God is doing and help people grow into God’s purposes for their lives. They are regular people who love Jesus and love people. They are excited about the transformations that are taking place in peoples lives and believe that God has greater things in store for Bethel Assembly and for the city of Elmhurst.

Contact Pastor Armand: armand@bethelelmhurst.org
Contact Julie: julie@bethelelmhurst.org

Daniel and Venessa Cancel
Executive Pastors

Daniel Cancel was born and raised in the Logan Square area of Chicago. Since he came to know the Lord at the age of 12 years old his desire was to reach people with the Gospel. Prior to attending Bethel Assembly, he served on staff at the Chicago Tabernacle in different capacities for 7 years. In 2013 he felt the Lord leading Him to come alongside Pastor Armand and join Bethel Assembly.

Since then he has completed his studies through AG Global University and is an ordained minister. He is currently bi-vocational, working for the Chicago International Charter Schools and serves as Executive Pastor and Youth Pastor at Bethel Assembly.

His wife, Venessa, born and raised in Chicago, serves alongside and is a full time staff member at Bethel Assembly. She serves in several capacities with her primary roles being church administration and worship director. Pastor Danny and Venessa have 2 children, Haley and Ethan, who love the Lord and are also actively serving in ministry. Together they have a heart to serve and see all people come to know Jesus Christ as their Savior and grow into the purpose that God has for their lives to advance the Kingdom of God.

Contact Pastor Danny: danny@bethelelmhurst.org
Contact Venessa: venessa@bethelelmhurst.org