meet our staff team

  • doug bender

      lead pastor

    Family:

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

    Ministry:

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

    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.

    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

    Email Doug 

  • Phillip Allen

      youth pastor

    Family: 

    • Married to Jennifer, since 2006 - Three great kids, Wesley, Jaden & Nella
    Ministry:
    • On staff at CR since 2019. Loves equipping the church to make an eternal difference in the lives of students.
    Hobbies:
    • Enjoys cooking, traveling, photography, graphic design and hosting meals! When not at home or church... can be found at family or friends houses, exploring new and familiar places and chasing after three young children.
    Education:
    • B.S. in Bible, focus on Christian Life & Ministry - Lancaster Bible College, 2012

  • Ryan Dunlevy

      Community Life pastor

    Family:
    • Married to Jess, since 2015 - Daughter Olivia welcomed in 2022!
    Ministry:
    • On staff at CR since 2019. Loves to develop leaders and see the church live according to its mission and vision.
    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. 
    Education:
    • B.S. in Bible, focus in Youth Ministry - Lancaster Bible College, 2005

  • Dawn groff

        CARE PASTOR

    Family:

    • Married to Steve, since 1988 - Two incredible adult children married to two equally incredible spouses

    Ministry:

    • On staff at CR since 2019, part-time. Loves building new relationships and growing old ones! Seeing people find their identity first in Christ is a huge win!

    Hobbies:

    • Enjoys all things chocolate, lunches with friends, spending time outdoors in any season other than winter, watching movies, playing games, and shopping. When not at home or at church... can be found walking to Central Market, reading, or gardening.

    Education:

    • Pastor's License, 2009 and Ordination, 2015 through the Brethren in Christ Church

    Email Dawn 

  • madison dewald

      early childhood director

    Ministry:

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

    Hobbies:

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

    Education:

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

    Email Madison 

  • jeff rickabaugh  

      worship pastor

    Family:

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

    Ministry:

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

    Hobbies:

    • Enjoys time with the family, biking, volleyball, making music, all things A/V, flying kites, and Phillies baseball.

    Education:

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

    Email Jeff 

  • cindy rosenberry  

      children's Pastor

    Family:

    • Married to Dave, since 1995 - Two wonderful kids, Tyler & Jolynn

    Ministry:

    • On staff at CR since 2013, part-time. Loves helping children learn that their true identity is found only in Christ.

    Hobbies:

    • Enjoys hiking, biking, swimming, and riding ATV.

    Education:

    • Graduated from Penn Manor High School

    Email Cindy 

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