Pastor Howard Edmondson

Attending college at East Tennessee State University and Liberty University, Howard majored in music and Pastoral ministries respectively. He is a past All State and All United States tenor, principal Jazz pianist for ETSU as well as a professional /studio musician. He has directed and performed in numerous ensemble, chamber, church and community choirs including Spirit!.

In addition to his musical abilities and experience, Howard has been the pastor of four churches in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. He also was a professional sign language interpreter with Liberty University and Lutheran Social Services. He continues in a ministry with the deaf, and often provides motivational speaking as well as evangelistic meetings.

Howard and his wife Wanda have six children and live in New Freedom, PA.

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Rod Horner, Minister of Music

Since the early 1980's, Rod has been a successful Minister of Music in several denominations, having served in churches in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Maryland, Virginia, and Oklahoma. Several of these churches were noted for their large fine arts ministries inclusive of television, orchestras, graded choirs.

Rod double-majored in accounting and music performance. He has an impacting and diverse list of accomplishments and brings to each service a rich musical heritage spanning several generations and covering a wide variety of musical styles.

One of Rod's best known attributes is the ability to unite the fine arts of a local church into a fully functioning, diverse, Spirit-lead ministry. Rod has always stated, "The need for spiritual harmony and team effort is far greater than any talent can offer. God looks at the heart first. Prayer and team effort is what will make the ministry and all the glory goes to the Lord!"

Dr. Bob LaForce, Pastoral Associate

St. Paul’s has been blessed with the gift of Pastor Bob. A graduate of Gordon College, Bob has brought to our church a wealth of experience and is a powerful prayer warrior. As part of our future vision, he will help us start a Bible Institute for Lay Leaders in our community.

In addition to his ministry as a volunteer pastoral associate at St. Paul's, Bob teaches in the evening school at Lancaster Bible College and  is the Chair of the Board of Directors for  SERVE - Sending Experienced Retired Volunteers Everywhere.

Pastor Bob and his son Jordon live in Red Lion, PA.

Charlotte Miller, Secretary

Charlotte has faithfully served the Lord at St. Paul’s for more than 20 years. She is responsible for calendaring of all programs and events as well as the day to day administrative operations of the church. But so much more than that, she is a wonderful asset in ministry to our staff, church and community.

Charlotte and her husband Frank have three children and four grandchildren. They live here in Rinely (Stewartstown, PA).

Mark Fuhrman, Director of Community Children’s Ministry

Here at St. Paul’s we are in the development stages of a community Children’s Ministry. Mark is a vital part of this ministry, giving it heart and direction. His love for children is apparent in everything he does with them. He is a wonderful asset to our ministry here at St. Paul’s and we look forward to his leadership and vision for the children of our church and community!

Mark and his wife, Denise live in Fawn Grove

Shean Hyson, Director of Community Youth Ministries

Shean comes to us out of a joint ministry effort with  Round Hill, our sister church in the community. His vision is to see all the youth of our area and community come together and grow in Christ. As with our children’s ministry, it is not limited to our church, but open to all the youth in the area. Many churches only have a few young people and it is hard to have a dynamic program with so few. This vision and ministry opens up our doors and resources to them all!

Shean , his wife Chris and their daughter Tory live in Crossroads (Stewartstown, PA)