Elders
Brennen Behimer
Pastor Brennen's passion is to preach and teach God's word and see others grow in their understanding and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. He has been at Parkside since returning from overseas missions in 2010. He earned a B.A. in Bible and Theology from Moody Bible Institute and a Master of Arts in Biblical Exegesis from Wheaton College. Brennen and his wife Stephanie have been married since 1995 and have six children.
Contact: behimer@pm.me
Stephen Duarte
Pastor Stephen has a heart to see people rest in Christ and his finished work. Originally a school teacher, he has his B.A. in Social Studies as well as a Masters of Education. He has been at Parkside since 2018. He recently completed his Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Reformed Baptist Seminary. In addition to his role at Parkside, he serves on the board of Reformation NV and helps provide elder oversight for a local Christian school. Stephen has enjoyed the blessing of marriage with his wife Debbie since 2014, and has four children.
Contact: stephenduarte@protonmail.com
Deacons
Andy Allen
Andy has always been one who desires to help those around him, and after his conversion to becoming a Christian, he is always seeking to know more of the Lord, doctrinally but also practically, in how to serve his kingdom. He has been married to his wife, Brook, since 2013 and has been blessed with 3 children. He has a full-time job as an owner/operator of a specialty auto repair shop in Fallon. A career that he started doing in 1994 while still in high school. He cherishes spending time with his family and also enjoys hunting, fishing, and pretty much anything sports!
Ric Bassham
Ric and Katie Bassham were married at First Baptist Church in Fallon, NV in 1976. Ric came from Northern California while Katie was born and raised in Fallon. They met and fell in love at what is now The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, CA. Ric majored in Physical Education and minored in Bible, while playing soccer and baseball for the school. The couple taught at a Christian school in the Sacramento area the first three years of their marriage, then move to Fallon in 1979. Ric has taught Sunday School and has been involved in many support ministries here at Parkside Bible Fellowship. Currently, he is a Connect Group leader and alongside his wife, Katie, head up the church’s Benevolence Ministry. They opened Bassham Furniture in 1992 and have three grown sons, a daughter-in-law, and one granddaughter.
Mark Roberson
Both Mark and his wife Carole have multi-generational roots as Fallonites. They were married in 1979 in what was was then First Baptist Church. After First Baptist merged with Grace Christian fellowship to become Parkside Bible Fellowship, Mark's title changed from trustee to deacon where he continues to exercise his spiritual gift of helps by overseeing the sound room (audio/visual) and maintenance of the church building. By God's blessing and grace, Mark and Carole's joy aligns with 3 John 4, "I have no greater joy than this, to hear my children walking in the truth," as their children and spouses purpose to live for and serve our Lord Jesus Christ. It is now a great joy and privilege for them to invest in the lives of their 7 grandchildren.