Meet the LEADERSHIP TEAM
JIM KILHEFFER
Elder
Bio Coming Soon
BOB HESS
Elder
Bob is a farmer at heart! He enjoys the land with his wife, Sharon and his family and especially his grandchildren! He loves good food and times of relaxation at the end of a day! He is grateful for the rich heritage that has given him a foundation in his relationship with Jesus!
BEN DELP
Elder
Ben is a husband to Chelsea, father to five, son, and brother. He works as a Foreman Electrician for Garden Spot Electric. Ben is an avid outdoorsmen and family man. He enjoys hiking, biking and making Dad jokes.
CHELSEA DELP
Elder
Chelsea is wife of Ben, mother to five, daughter and sister. She works as a Toddler Teacher and is a part of the Leadership Team at Seedlings Academy in Hershey. Chelsea enjoys all things seasonal and being outdoors, trips and activities with the family, watching kids in sports, and playing soccer. She appreciates resources like the Bible Recap, and often listens to podcasts and audiobooks of authors like With the Perry’s, Jennie Allen, Jen Wilken, Tim Keller, and on Emotional Health with Pete and Geri Scazzero.
Josh Buser
Connecting Pastor
Josh has a passion for helping people connect with God and with one another. As Connecting Pastor, he oversees the worship ministry at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, where he loves leading people into the presence of God through worship in song. With over 15 years of experience as a worship leader, Josh believes worship is an opportunity to encounter God and grow deeper in our relationship with Him.
Beyond worship, Josh provides leadership and support for the church's various small group ministries. He is passionate about equipping, discipling, and resourcing leaders as they create opportunities for people of all ages to grow in their faith and build meaningful, Christ-centered relationships.
At the heart of Josh's role is a simple mission: connecting people to God through worship and connecting people to one another through Christ-centered community.
Outside of ministry, Josh enjoys playing sports, writing music, and spending time outdoors. He and his wife, Liz, have two sons, Cohen and Dawson.
If you'd like to connect with Josh, he can be reached at jdbuser90@gmail.com.
Beyond worship, Josh provides leadership and support for the church's various small group ministries. He is passionate about equipping, discipling, and resourcing leaders as they create opportunities for people of all ages to grow in their faith and build meaningful, Christ-centered relationships.
At the heart of Josh's role is a simple mission: connecting people to God through worship and connecting people to one another through Christ-centered community.
Outside of ministry, Josh enjoys playing sports, writing music, and spending time outdoors. He and his wife, Liz, have two sons, Cohen and Dawson.
If you'd like to connect with Josh, he can be reached at jdbuser90@gmail.com.
CHAD SUFFICOOL
Equipping Pastor
Chad is passionate about Jesus and loves to serve others. He will tell you "life with Jesus is the best!" God called Chad to be a missionary with YWAM overseas for four years. God then sent him to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago IL for a bachelors in Pastoral Studies. From there he was led to get his Masters of Divinity from Rockbridge Seminary. He is now pursuing his Doctorate of Ministry from Birmingham Theological Seminary in Church Health and Revitalization. Chad is happily married for 12 years to Tiffany and they have a son Clay (10) and a daughter Olive (7). If you would like to meet up with Chad, please reach out to him at examinetheheart@gmail.com
Meet the Support Staff
Dorothy Smith
Office Administrator
Bio Coming Soon
Marion MYers
Custodian
Bio Coming Soon
Jason Rittenhouse
Sexton
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Meet the cordinators
Tim and dottie webber
Faith Community Care Team Coordinators
Dottie has been part of this congregation since birth. Tim joined the church family when they married in 1981. They have served in many positions throughout their lifetime including, Sunday School teachers, worship leaders, organists, youth advisors, church chairman, elder, and now Care Team coordinator. They enjoy serving others, hosting in their home and volunteer each year as cooks, for Mennonite Disaster Organization.
Dottie taught Family and Consumer Science at Lancaster Mennonite School for forty years. Also was the Food Service Director and catered for the school. Tim was a chef working at several restaurants and retirement homes. Later in life he also worked at Lancaster Mennonite driving bus and working in the maintenance department.
They have two children, and one granddaughter.
Life Verse: Romans 12:10-13
Dottie taught Family and Consumer Science at Lancaster Mennonite School for forty years. Also was the Food Service Director and catered for the school. Tim was a chef working at several restaurants and retirement homes. Later in life he also worked at Lancaster Mennonite driving bus and working in the maintenance department.
They have two children, and one granddaughter.
Life Verse: Romans 12:10-13
Brian Summers
Facility Team Coordinator
Bio Coming Soon
ABIGAIL DELP
Finance Team Coordinator
Living like Jesus is what Abigail strives to do. In her role as Finance Coordinator she works to steward the finances that the church receives well. She enjoys time with family and friends, a cup of tea, and living presently in this season of raising littles.
Sharon hess
Kitchen Team Coordinator
Sharon loves the gift of life! So grateful to spend it with her husband Bob and family on a farm in Mt. Joy. She finds joy in her grandchildren and creating beauty in flowers and the flavors of good food! Serving a person in need or teaching children the wonders of God's amazing Word are truly her passion. All for Jesus!
Josh Buser
Rental Coordinator
Josh serves as the Rental Coordinator at East Petersburg Mennonite Church. He loves seeing the church building used throughout the week as a place where people can gather, relationships can grow, and ministry can happen.
Josh believes that the church building is more than just a place for Sunday worship. It's a resource that can be used to bless the surrounding community. Whether it's hosting ministry opportunities, community events, family celebrations, or other gatherings, Josh enjoys helping people find ways to make use of the spaces EPMC has to offer.
If you would like to rent the Fellowship Hall or another area of the church, please reach out to Josh at EpmcRentals@gmail.com
Josh believes that the church building is more than just a place for Sunday worship. It's a resource that can be used to bless the surrounding community. Whether it's hosting ministry opportunities, community events, family celebrations, or other gatherings, Josh enjoys helping people find ways to make use of the spaces EPMC has to offer.
If you would like to rent the Fellowship Hall or another area of the church, please reach out to Josh at EpmcRentals@gmail.com