|
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. |
|
Cindy Murphy
Dave Stamm
Matt Dreese
Ben Benfer
Youth Ministry Leaders
Pastor Randy is the senior pastor at Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren. He is currently overseeing the youth ministry while the church is searching for a Youth Pastor. The Search Committee has met and reviewed resumes and profiles. Please check back for more information as we seek God's will in this area of ministry at BVCOB.
Dave Stamm has been working with the youth for about 2 years and really likes being involved with this ministry. Dave is co-leader of local youth service projects, and assists with Ignite. Dave also serves on the Missions Team of the church. A member of the church for over ten years, he is married to Tammy and they have two children: a daughter, Taylor and a son, Allen. Dave works as a mechanic and enjoys hunting, snowmobiling, classic cars, races and helping others.
Mike Kingston has been serving the youth for many years and enjoys sharing in the lives of youth. He is married and the father of three, grandfather of two.
Phil Walter has been assisting the youth for the past three years. He and his wife Robin have four children and several foster children, some with special needs. Phil enjoys helping with Jr. High youth and being involved in the lives of young people.
Aaron and Stacy Reitenbach assist with Sr. High Special events. Aaron works at Woodmode and Stacy is a teacher. They have two children, a son and daughter.
Ben Benfer plays guitar on a praise team at Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren and enjoys helping with Sr. High youth. As a former PK (pastor's kid), he understands some of the challenges for kids who are raised in church and would like to have a positive influence on the youth he meets.
Matt Dreese works as a physical therapist. He helps when ever needed with any youth activities.
Becky Keister is a graduate from Penn State with a degree in history, and is currently attending Bloomsburg University for a masters in education. Becky is a leader for Jr. High youth and opperates the computer for Ignite.
Lisa Meiser helps in the youth ministry when ever she can. She is one of our adult leaders who is at Ignite to help be a prayer warrior for those Sr. High students. She also teaches Sunday School.
Audrey Fiske coordinates the youth cell groups and manages the content of the youth group website. She also teaches Sunday School.
Phil Walter
Mike Kingston
Aaron Reitenbach
Stacy Reitenbach