Jonathan joined the staff as Youth Pastor in April 2004 after pastoring five years at Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church in Sunbury, PA.  He graduated from Cedarville University majoring in Bible with an emphasis in Christian Education of Youth.  In July 2021, he became our Executive Pastor overseeing church operations, Family Ministry, staff and congregational care, and our missions’ program.  During his years at Mount Calvary, it has become home and he is excited to use his gifts and abilities to help our staff and ministries encourage others to have faith in Jesus and follow Him with their lives.

Jonathan is married to his high school sweetheart Dana, and they have three children, Haley, Zachary, and Wesley.  He enjoys watching football and basketball with his family, tinkering with technology, and drinking Starbucks Chai.

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Joe began serving as the Student Pastor in July 2021 and is looking forward to building deep relationships with the students at Mount Calvary and encouraging them in their walk with their Savior, Jesus. Prior to serving at Mount Calvary, he worked as an Associate Pastor at Immanuel Church in Massachusetts. Joe holds a Masters of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. 

When not spending time with students, he can be found spending time with his wife, Ashley, and their two kids, Isaiah and Lydia. Joe is an avid sports fan (Go Philly sports!), mildly proficient golfer, and loves ice cream.

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Ray joined the staff in August of 2015 after spending over 5 years at Bethel Baptist Church in Manheim, PA. Ray holds degrees from University of Louisville and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He is married to Morgan and they have three children: Andrew, Catherine, and Abby.

As a senior in high school, Ray became a follower of Christ after a classmate told him about Jesus’ love for him. Because of how God has used other followers of Christ to love and encourage and challenge him, Ray loves helping others connect and build relationships where they can grow in their love and knowledge of God and love for others in community.  Ray would be thrilled to talk to you about getting connected at church or about board games, or both!

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Elizabeth has been part of the Mt Calvary Church family for over 15 years and has served in various women’s and children’s ministries during that time before beginning her role on staff in January 2019.  Most recently she has been responsible for helping people find their place in life and ministry through the PLACE experience at MCC.  She holds a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University and is currently working on certification from the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.  In addition to her responsibilities at MCC, she also serves as a client advocate for Lebanon Pregnancy Services.  She and her husband Phil have two sons and two dogs.  Her life verse is Matthew 9:26 “But with God all things are possible.”

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Melissa joined the staff in June of 2017 after several years of teaching at Mount Calvary Christian School and being a stay at home mom. She loves children's ministry because she has a crazy passion for kids! She loves hanging out with them, talking with them, teaching them the Bible and pointing them to Jesus! She wants the Bible to come alive to every child so they can experience a personal relationship with Jesus.

Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Bible and Early Childhood Education from Lancaster Bible College. She is married to Jason and they have three children. She loves to bake, decorate her house, organize things, and hang out with her family. 

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Ryan joined the staff as a part-time Director of Worship in July of 2021. Prior to being on staff, he had attended Mount Calvary Church for ten years where he regularly volunteered in the worship ministry primarily by playing violin and guitar. He was also given the opportunity to lead worship on occasion. Ryan graduated from Millersville University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education and from Wilkes University in 2012 with a master’s degree in Classroom Technology. He currently works at Hempfield High School where he teaches math while daily seeking to be salt and light. Ryan is the advisor of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at his school.

Ryan and his wife Amanda have been married since 2009 and have three children, Abbie, Lucas, and Caroline. Aside from enjoying time with his family, Ryan’s favorite hobby is to play golf. He also enjoys watching sports (particularly when they are from Philadelphia), completing home improvement projects, and keeping up with his former students.

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Jared embarked on his role as Superintendent of MCCS in the Spring of 2021, but has been an integral part of the school framework for quite some time. In the 10 years leading up to his acceptance of the Superintendent role, Jared has served as Assistant to the Superintendent, Advancement Director, Athletic Director, and coached multiple sports. 

Born and raised in Elizabethtown, Jared is a 2004 alumnus of MCCS, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Administration from Cedarville University, and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Lehigh University. 

During his time at Cedarville, Jared met his wife Katie and together they have been active members of MC Church, and have served in areas such as Community Groups and College ministries. Their three children, Annie Clara, and James are all enrolled at the school. In his free time Jared enjoys athletics, Penn State football, and spending time with his family.

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Leah began her role as Ministry Assistant in October of 2021 and is excited to enter new areas of ministry at Mount Calvary Church. Previously, Leah has been involved in Children's, Women's, and Care Ministries at the church and also serves as a Trustee at MCCS.

Leah holds a Bachelors of Science in Bible from Clarks Summit University where she attended alongside her husband, Jim Sintic. They moved to the Elizabethtown area in 2007 when Jim accepted a teaching position at MCCS. Jim continues to teach Health and PE at the school and serves as the Assistant Athletic Director. Their two children, Gabby and Hudson, also attend the school. Prior to coming to her current position, Leah worked as a freelance writer and loves to read, write, and catch up with friends over a cup  of coffee. In her spare time you will usually find her attending the sporting events of her children, husband, or in the community. 

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Kelly & her husband, Jay, started attending Mt Calvary Church as an engaged couple looking for a church home in the Elizabethtown area.  They have 2 sons & 2 daughters, all Mount Calvary Christian School alumni, 2 daughters-in-law, 1 son-in-law, and, as of December 2023, 4 grandchildren.  Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, sharing a meal with friends, playing board games, hiking nature trails, reading a good story, listening to music, and cooking/baking.

Kelly uses various aspects of accounting to serve all ministries of Mt Calvary.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Elizabethtown College.  Knowing that her gifts, talents, and skills are being used to further the kingdom of Christ in many different parts of the world through current and former church members, missionaries, and MCCS alumni brings her joy.

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Jason joined the Mount Calvary Church staff as Director of Upward Sports in April of 2015. He is passionate about making sure the Upward program is done with excellence. Jason loves seeing the players grow in their athletic ability and get solid biblical teaching during the Upward season.  Jason enjoys being active and hanging out with his family. He's a big fan of old cars and superhero comics

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Tom, who grew up on the south side of Lancaster, has been a part of the MC Church staff since 2008 and loves to serve alongside the people of MCC. He is a well-known face at both the Church and School, and has been a member of the varsity boys soccer coaching staff since 2009.

Tom is a Business Administration graduate of Pensacola Christian College, and he and his wife Angie have been married for 26 years. Their four children, Nathan, Noah, Katelyn, and Brayden have all been students at MCCS, and in recent years they have also welcomed Nathan's wife, Kaitlyn, to their family. 

When not working or coaching, Tom is a regular attender of his kids' sporting events and he also enjoys traveling.

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Denny joined the staff as Finance Director in July 2023 providing oversight of all aspects of finance and human resource management. He retired from Willow Valley Communities in October 2022 following 32 years of serving in various leadership roles including Chief Financial Officer and President. He is excited to join the staff at Mount Calvary to serve the Lord in the ministry he has dearly loved for over 40 years.

 
Denny and his wife Marta have been members of Mount Calvary Church for more than 40 years. Their children, Jared and Jenna, are both graduates of MCCS. They have been blessed with three grandchildren Annie, Clara and James and daughter-in-law Katie. In his free time, Denny enjoys spending time playing with his grandkids, following all Philadelphia sports teams, working in the yard, traveling, and family vacations in Rehoboth Beach.   

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Ken Howard has been in Christian education for 45 years and is no stranger to the MCCS ministry and Elizabethtown. Holding a master’s degree in Christian School Administration from Temple University, and after 35 years of administration in various educational programs, Ken is excited that the Lord has led him back to MCC where his current focus will be on teaching and discipling. Ken joined the church staff team in the summer of 2023 as the Director of Groups Ministry.

Ken is happily married to Sue, his wife of 45 years, who teaches English at MCCS. He enjoys spending time with his 4 children, their spouses, and six grandchildren. Ken sees the Lord’s leading in bringing him back to both the area and MCC as a homecoming—and is glad to be home.

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Shannon joined the staff as the Kids Ministry Volunteer
Coordinator in July 2023. She is grateful to have the opportunity to work with the amazing, dedicated volunteers who serve at Mount Calvary and loves seeing kids grow in their relationship with Christ. Originally from Danville, PA, she graduated from Millersville University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Shannon and her husband, Scott, have been married since
2007 and have three children - Lexi, Erin, and Luke – who are students at MCCS. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing with her family, reading, camping, and playing with their three dogs.

 
Feel free to contact Shannon to learn more about
volunteering in Kids Ministry. She’d love to help you find a
place to serve!

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