Meet our leaders
We LOVE our leaders! Every leader is background-checked, loves Jesus and has a heart for teens. These qualifications are essential since these are the people who will be involved with your student for the next 6 or 7 years until they graduate out of student ministry.
The consistency and longevity with which they give of their time is amazing —we couldn’t do what we do without them.
Check out our leader spotlight below and get to know some of the men and women who will be spending time with your student every week!
The consistency and longevity with which they give of their time is amazing —we couldn’t do what we do without them.
Check out our leader spotlight below and get to know some of the men and women who will be spending time with your student every week!
Sidney Irvin
I am from Harleysville, PA!
FUN FACT: I love to go thrifting out in Lancaster!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? I love small group discussion and getting to see how well students know the Lord and His word!
FUN FACT: I love to go thrifting out in Lancaster!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? I love small group discussion and getting to see how well students know the Lord and His word!
Shawn Berwager
I am from Hanover, PA!
FUN FACT: I'm ALL ABOUT SPORTS - playing & watching!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? Mentoring students and watching them grow in and go deeper with their faith.
FUN FACT: I'm ALL ABOUT SPORTS - playing & watching!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? Mentoring students and watching them grow in and go deeper with their faith.
Michael LaBella
I am from Norristown, PA!
FUN FACT: I love to sing!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? Listening to the challenges our students are facing and hopefully sharing how Christ can be at the center of their lives to help them!
FUN FACT: I love to sing!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? Listening to the challenges our students are facing and hopefully sharing how Christ can be at the center of their lives to help them!
Mark Hunsberger
I am from Perkiomenville, PA!
FUN FACT: I enjoy running, hiking, and playing footbag net.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? It is a privilege to watch the students develop their own faith and be part of that process.
FUN FACT: I enjoy running, hiking, and playing footbag net.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? It is a privilege to watch the students develop their own faith and be part of that process.
Sienna Swanson
I am from Schwenksville, PA!
FUN FACT: I play about 7 instruments and I taught myself 6 of them!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? I loooove the connection we have here. Different people come each year and feel both drawn to their peers, and most of all, to God.
FUN FACT: I play about 7 instruments and I taught myself 6 of them!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? I loooove the connection we have here. Different people come each year and feel both drawn to their peers, and most of all, to God.
Lana Lindenmuth
I am from Limerick, PA!
FUN FACT: I've been skydiving!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? The opportunity to get to know our awesome kids and help encourage them to grow their relationship with Jesus.
FUN FACT: I've been skydiving!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? The opportunity to get to know our awesome kids and help encourage them to grow their relationship with Jesus.
Alyssa LaBella
I am from Phoenixville, PA!
FUN FACT: I used to live in Boise, Idaho!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? Watching the students grow in their faith and hearing how they are spreading the word to those who don’t know Jesus!
FUN FACT: I used to live in Boise, Idaho!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STUDENT MINISTRY? Watching the students grow in their faith and hearing how they are spreading the word to those who don’t know Jesus!
FAQ
What does my student do on Sundays?
For middle schoolers (6th thru 8th grade) we offer a Middle School Service upstairs in the Student Center during the 8:00am Sunday service. We invite all high school students (and middle schoolers who attend other service times) to join the main service with their families.
For middle schoolers (6th thru 8th grade) we offer a Middle School Service upstairs in the Student Center during the 8:00am Sunday service. We invite all high school students (and middle schoolers who attend other service times) to join the main service with their families.
What does a typical student night look like?
A typical youth group night looks like this:
6:30p Doors open! Grab food, hangout, play games
7:00p Student-led worship followed by teaching
8:00p Grade- and gender-specific small group discussion
8:30-8:45p Hangout / Parent Pick-Up
A typical youth group night looks like this:
6:30p Doors open! Grab food, hangout, play games
7:00p Student-led worship followed by teaching
8:00p Grade- and gender-specific small group discussion
8:30-8:45p Hangout / Parent Pick-Up
How can I find out about updates?
Please follow us on social media and be sure to join our email list! All important youth event info and schedule details will be sent out via email.
You can sign up to receive these emails here
Please follow us on social media and be sure to join our email list! All important youth event info and schedule details will be sent out via email.
You can sign up to receive these emails here
What if I can’t afford for my student to go on a trip?
Many of our events are free or very low-cost! However, we know that occasionally money for student activities is hard to find. It is our desire that money will never be the reason a student cannot participate in an activity.
Scholarship funds are available for legitimate needs. If your student needs financial help to participate in an event or activity, please call the church office to request assistance. We cannot fund all requests, but every effort will be made to accommodate legitimate needs.
Many of our events are free or very low-cost! However, we know that occasionally money for student activities is hard to find. It is our desire that money will never be the reason a student cannot participate in an activity.
Scholarship funds are available for legitimate needs. If your student needs financial help to participate in an event or activity, please call the church office to request assistance. We cannot fund all requests, but every effort will be made to accommodate legitimate needs.