STAFF & leadership

  • Doug bender
    lead pastor

    User  Family: 

    • Married to Denise, since 1990 - Two terrific daughters, Mikaela & Mackenzie

    Hands  Ministry: 

    • On staff at CR since 2011. Loves developing new leaders and helping people grow in their faith.

    Grinning Face  Hobbies: 

    • Enjoys reading, bicycling, camping, walks with Denise, games with family & friends. When not at home or church… can be found at Central Market, any good coffee shop, or playing racquetball.

    Graduation Cap   Education: 

    • B.S. in Management Information Systems - Penn State, 1992
    • M.Div. - Alliance Theological Seminary, 1995
    • Beeson Scholar - Asbury Theological Seminary while working on D.Min., 2005

  • Jeff Rickabaugh
    Worship Pastor

    User    Family:

    • Married to Karen, since 2001 - Two lovely daughters, Abigail & Lilly

    Hands   Ministry:

    • On staff at CR since 2000. Passionate about gathered worship and finding ways for people to use their God-given talents.

    Grinning Face   Hobbies:

    • Enjoys time with the family, hiking, biking, volleyball, flying kites, and Phillies baseball.

    Graduation Cap   Education:

    • B.S. in Bible - Lancaster Bible College, 2000

  • Phillip Allen
    Youth Pastor

    User    Family: 

    • Married to Jennifer, since 2006 - Three great kids, Wesley, Jaden & Nella

    Hands   Ministry:

    • On staff at CR since 2019. Loves equipping the church to make an eternal difference in the lives of students.

    Grinning Face   Hobbies:

    • Enjoys cooking, traveling, photography, graphic design and hosting meals! 

    Graduation Cap   Education:

    • B.S. in Bible, focus on Christian Life & Ministry - Lancaster Bible College


  • Ryan Dunlevy
    Community Life Pastor

    User    Family:

    • Married to Jess, since 2015 - Daughter Olivia welcomed in 2022!

    Hands   Ministry:

    • On staff at CR since 2019. Loves to develop leaders and see the church live according to its mission and vision.

    Grinning Face   Hobbies:

    • Is constantly watching or playing sports - specifically soccer, basketball, and long distance running. Can also be found reading many books at downtown Lancaster coffee shops with a cup of Earl Grey. Likes going to movies, great TV shows, and learning about anything. 

    Graduation Cap   Education:

    • B.S. in Bible, focus in Youth Ministry - Lancaster Bible College, 2005


  • Madison Dewald
    Early Childhood Director

    Hands   Ministry:

    • Part-time since July 2022. Loves watching young children begin exploring the word of God and seeing how much God loves them.

    Grinning Face  Hobbies:

    • Enjoys spending time with family and friends, music and singing, bowling and other leisure sports, and watching movies. 

    Graduation Cap  Education:

    • B.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Educational Studies - Millersville University; A.S. in Early Childhood Education - Georgia Military college

  • Heather Stark
    Office Administrator

    User    Family: 

    • Married to Tyler, since 2010 - two awesome kiddos

    Hands   Ministry: 

    • On staff at CR since 2023, part-time. Loves administrative tasks, planning events, and serving the Lord.

    Grinning Face   Hobbies: 

    • Enjoys coffee, music, spending time with family, and fellowship with friends.

    Graduation Cap   Education: 

    • B.S. in Bible Ministry from Lancaster Bible College

  • Faithe Oberholtzer

    Director of Children's Ministry

    User    Family:

    • Married to Kevin since 19862 amazing adult daughters, Carolyn and Abby, 2 fun and terrific grandkids, Asa and Acadi(Cadi)

    Hands   Ministry:

    • On staff at CR since August 2024. LOVES discipleship with any age especially with children. Have a passion for partnering with families to grow their children in faith with Jesus.

    Grinning Face   Hobbies:

    • Enjoys scrapbookking, going to Michigan for vacation and visiting families and playing with Asa and Cadi.

    Graduation Cap   Education:

    • BS in Elementary Education from Messiah College, 1986, Master's Equivalency: 2004 Eastern Mennonite University and others


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Church Board

  • Doug Bender


  • Ryan Dunlevy


  • Bernie Hernley


  • Leann Pavelik


  • Rodney Myers


  • Kelsey Heisey


  • Travis Keene


  • Winston Wolgemuth


  • Doug Shirk


  • Gary Heinly