Our Team

Graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Religious Studies.
Graduated from Ashland Theological Seminary with a Master’s of Divinity Degree in New Testament.
At the ripe age of 51, received a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Ashland Theological Seminary in Transformational Leadership.
Loves his beautiful wife of 44 years, Pam, whom he met at her home church; proud of his children and their wives, David (Aerika) and Andrew (Lizzy); adores his five grandchildren, Nora, Ryder, Ezara, Owen and Finn; enjoys traveling, chocolate, the Pittsburgh Steelers and writing children’s books; an avid reader; does not like green beans.
After 40 years in ministry, still hasn’t seen it all, learned it all or mastered it all. Appreciates people who have provided him wisdom, encouragement, patience and respect.

After being called to ministry when I was 16, I made my way back to full time ministry after 13 years of carpentry. I love working with my hands and enjoyed my years with Crummett Construction. Knowing that I am following in God’s plan for my life has strengthened my relationship with God. It allowed me to see God’s providence at work in my life and taught me that we can trust in His timing and process. I finished the five-year reading program through the Brethren Church in 2016 and became an ordained elder of the Brethren Church in 2017.

I met my wife, Aerika, at Mt. Olive, and we’ve been married for 16 amazing years. We have 3 wonderful kids, Nora, Ryder, and Ezra. Nora is a firecracker who has my mischievousness and my wife’s intelligence, which is a dangerous mix. My son Ryder has my stubbornness and my wife’s tender heart. But Ezra, well, let’s just say he’s got his own unique brand of energy.  Despite his quirks, he brings an incredible sense of adventure to our family dynamic. As a family, we love going on trips to amusement parks, Gatlinburg, and visiting family. I enjoy almost every sport, but the one that I love watching and get excited about the most is hockey. GO CAPS!!

Mt. Olive is not just a church that I attend and work at, it is a family that has helped shaped the person I am today. It makes me happy to see my children getting the same support and love my wife and I received growing up. My goal and vision for the future is to help people live Jesus-centered lives by developing the staff and ministry volunteers of Mt Olive to maximize their God-given strengths, talents, and abilities for the advancement of the gospel.

I have grown up going to Mt. Olive and worked my way through the youth program as a student, then as a youth leader and I am so excited to be the Ministry Director! I plan and lead our youth group on Wednesday evenings each week as well as plan outreach, events and fellowship opportunities for our middle and high schoolers.
I am a co-director of our summer church camp and a member of the Brethren Global Partners team. I love going on mission trips and have been blessed to have had so many opportunities to share the love of Jesus all over the world. I graduated from Bethel University with a degree in Ministry Leadership and am currently in the reading program here at Mt. Olive to become ordained. I love spending time outside, reading, being creative, cooking, and doing anything with my friends and family.

Bio coming soon.

My husband, Zachary, and I live in Elkton with our six children: Henry, Ellnora, Walter, Hattie Belle, Hazel and Ethel. With Christ at the center of our family, we enjoy growing a large garden, canning, farming, and cheering on the JMU Dukes. Our favorite place to visit is the Carova Beach stretch of the Outer Banks. I am a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. I also love to sew and do alteration work as a seamstress. At Mt. Olive Brethren Church, I serve as a deacon, growth group leader, and serve on the Building Blocks Children’s Center Board. As the Director of Children’s Ministries, I enjoy sharing the love of God with the children and families of Mt. Olive.