Meet Our Staff

We’re passionate about helping Bethel students understand the love of God and where this great love is calling them.

Meet our team to learn more about what we do and why we're here at Bethel.

Nick Cocalis

Lead Campus Pastor

Pastor Nick has a heart to walk alongside students as we work together to make campus look more like heaven. He has a deep background and passion for local and global missions and loves to play and coach golf. Pastor Nick has been married for 10 years to his wife, Melanie ‘12, who played hockey at Bethel. BA, Marquette University; MA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; MDiV, Bethel Seminary ‘25.

Matthew Runion

Campus Pastor for Spiritual Formation and Care

Pastor Matt's calling is to engage students in God's work in themselves and around the world. Matt leads the Office of Christian Formation. His leadership gives vision and oversight to spiritual formation, worship, and missions ministries on our campus as well as provides care for our campus. It is Matt's passion to see students develop a vibrant relationship with God that grows in community and launches them into restorative work in the world. Matt holds a Master of Divinity from Bethel Seminary.

Bekah Rockford

Ministry Coordinator

Bekah has a heart for mentoring and equipping young people to bring the Kingdom of God to earth every day. She loves the global body of Christ and is passionate about sharing the Gospel with those across the world. Bekah oversees United Worship Ministries and co-leads the first-year student discipleship program, Shift.