Darrius Glass – Assistant Director of Student Ministries

Originally from Washington state, Darrius Glass served in the United States Army for 10 years. He holds a B.S. in Applied Entrepreneurship from Grand Canyon University and is currently working toward his Master of Divinity (MDiv) through Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Darrius and his wife Ericka have two wonderful young boys, Isaiah and Jeremiah. After serving in the Academy as a Bible teacher during the 2023-2024 school year, Darrius now oversees the AWANA ministry in addition to other responsibilities within the Children’s and Youth Ministries.

Pam Recod – Women’s Ministry Director, Nursery Director

Pam works to minister to the women of Berean, whom she loves dearly, while also working behind the scenes to aid the Ladies’ Ministry leadership team in serving the families of the church. She holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies and a minor in Biblical Counseling. She has been married to Max since 1987, and they have four grown daughters and three precious grandbabies. Pam was saved under the ministry of Berean in 1988 and she and Max have faithfully served in various ministries over the last 3+ decades.

Melissa Sheets – Nursery Assistant Lead

Melissa was born and raised in New Jersey. She met and married her husband in 2018. Together they have been blessed with 7 children. In 2020 they moved to Fort Bragg, where her husband currently serves as an Army Chaplain. They have been attending Berean since 2021. Melissa graduated in 2006 with her Associate’s Degree in Nursing (RN) and graduated summa cum laude from Walden University in 2021 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is currently a stay-at-home mom and works part-time assisting with the Nursery Ministry. She prays this ministry will bless many and reflect the love of Christ for all of the precious children and the parents they serve!

Marlena Cook – Nursery Assistant

Marlena and her husband, Jarhett, have been attending Berean since 2023. They are both from Florida and met in high school in 2014. They married in 2022 and he joined the army which brought them to Fayetteville. They have two children, a son and daughter. Marlena loves being a stay-at-home mom, baking and gardening with her littles.

Lauren Howell – Nursery Assistant

Lauren Howell is married to Brian, who serves as an assistant pastor at Berean. She has been a member of Berean since she was married and moved to Fayetteville in 2013. She loves baking and being a stay at home mom to their five children.

Sarajah Zamani-Karffa – Nursery Assistant

Sarajah’s journey with Berean began after she married her husband, Zaguru, who had already found a home in the church community. Following her husband in membership, Sarajah became a member of Berean in 2022. Over the past four years, Sarajah and Zaguru, have joyfully served together in several ministries, sharing God’s love along the way. God has graciously blessed them with two wonderful children, and they pray for many more, trusting His plan for their family. Sarajah is deeply passionate about the church and is excited to pour her heart into serving your families, welcoming each of you with love and care.