About Us

BETH BURNS is an ordained minister, certified Professional Life Coach, as well as a certified Master Mental Health Coach with a specialty in relationships, life transitions and soul care.   She has been serving in ministry since 1981.  Her experience includes serving as a Christian school teacher, pastor’s wife, various church functions, non-profit executive director/board president, founder/co-founder of two Christian organizations that help women and folks in crisis, facilitator/founder of various support groups for women, worship leader, musician/songwriter, author, art therapy, speaker, Bible study/support group leader/facilitator, life coach, mentor, marriage coach, spiritual/soul care minster, community liaison, ministry development consultant, and board member.  Beth partners with various Christian ministries/agencies to help provide support, networking and community awareness and currently serves as founder and ministry development at Connect 3 Ministries, ”Connecting to God, Each Other and Community”.  Her passion is to be an ambassador for Christ wherever she goes.  

GLENN BURNS is an ordained minister who has been serving in full-time vocational ministry since 1999.  His experience includes serving as pastor, board member for various organizations, executive director for several ministries including a rescue mission, faith-based non profit organization, prison re-entry, food bank, homeless center and more.  He is co-founder of several faith-based non-profits and specializes as a ministry development consultant to help revive or mentor struggling ministries.   He currently serves as community liaison/spiritual support for Sanctuary Clinics, Marked Men 4 Christ as well as consultant for various ministries with a specialty in men’s ministry and prison re-entry.   He serves as a mentor to men as well as a marriage coach alongside his wife.  Glenn authors a daily devotional social media post that reaches hundreds of individuals including prisoners.  Glenn currently serves as ministry developer and pastor at Connect 3 Ministries,”Connecting to God, Each Other and Community”.  His passion is to make disciples. 

BYLAWS OF GOOD SAMARITAN CHAPEL AND COMMUNITY CENTER DBA CONNECT3 MINISTRIES, COUPLES CONNECT 3

(A Christian Parachurch Organization)

Article I – Name and Purpose

Name: The name of this organization shall be Good Samaritan Chapel and Community Center dba Connect3 Ministries, CC3.

Purpose: This ministry exists to glorify God by serving the Body of Christ through worship and service to God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We aim to create opportunities for individuals, families, and couples to connect to God, each other, and the community for encouragement, fellowship, and discipleship. We provide educational opportunities to strengthen our response and minister to those struggling with life’s challenges.

Statement of Faith: The ministry affirms the following core tenets:

- Section 1. Trinity: We believe in one God represented through the Trinity (Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit). Matt 28:19, 1 Pet 1:2

- Section 2. Salvation: We believe salvation is obtained only through Jesus Christ. Acts 4:12, John 14:6, John 3:16

- Section 3. Marriage: We believe marriage is between a man and a woman.  Gen 2:24, Matt 19:4-6, Eph 5:25-26

- Section 4. Baptism: Baptism shall be by immersion in water, administered by the pastor or authorized designee as an act of worship following a public profession of faith.  Rom 6:3-4, Mark 1:9-10

- Section 5. Lord’s Supper: A symbolic act of obedience commemorating the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ until He returns. Matt 26:26-28, Luke 22:19-20

- Section 6. Denomination: We are a non-denominational church patterned after the Acts 2 model.  Acts 2:41-47

- Section 7. Church and State: We uphold the separation of church and state to preserve the principles of our faith and our status as an autonomous, self-governing body. Matt 22:21, John 18:36, Acts 5:29, Dan 3:18 Rom 13:1-7

- Section 8: Sanctity of Life:  We belief in the sanctity of life which includes protection of the unborn and the life begins at conception according to Gen 1:27, Gen 9:6, Ps 139: 13-16, Jer 1:5, Ps 127:3, Luke 1:41-44, 

Article II – Governance

Board of Directors: The governing body shall consist of no fewer than [2-3] members who are professing Christians in agreement with the Statement of Faith. A two-thirds vote is required to add additional board members.

Officers: Officers shall include a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. They may serve as long as they remain in good moral standing according to scripture and align with core beliefs and practices of the the ministry. 

Advisory Board: This board shall offer advice, guidance, and prayer support but will not hold voting rights.

Article IV – Finances

Fiscal Year: January 1 to December 31.

Funding: Supported by voluntary contributions, contract services, grants, and other lawful income.

Financial Oversight: The Treasurer shall maintain accurate records, and an annual financial review or audit shall be conducted by a qualified CPA or Christian financial oversight ministry.

Article V – Ministry Activities

Programs: All activities shall align with the ministry’s mission and biblical principles.

Partnerships: The ministry may collaborate with organizations consistent with its Statement of Faith.

Article VI – Amendments

Amendments require a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors. Proposed amendments must be submitted in writing at least three days prior to the vote.

Article VII – Dissolution

Upon dissolution, assets shall be distributed to Christian ministries or charitable organizations in agreement with the Statement of Faith, as determined by the Board.