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Pastor David M. Lewis
Senior Pastor
610-323-2353 x303
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Pastor Dave is the Senior Pastor at New Hanover United Methodist Church. He was appointed to organize this new congregation in July 1987. He is a graduate of Temple University, Wesley Theological Seminary and is a Vietnam vet. He and Debbie have been married 34 years. They met at Temple U. where Debbie was on the gymnastics team and Dave was on the rowing team.
The Lewis' have three grown children. Kelley Groner, married to Joe, teaches high school art in Erie, PA. Lindsey does social work in Philadelphia. David B. lives at home and volunteers at NHUMC in youth ministry.
Pastor Dave jogs almost every day, plays on the church softball team and enjoys biking with Debbie, backpacking, hunting and fishing. He believes his primary job as a pastor is to maintain the health of the church - the Body of Christ - so that worship, discipleship, ministry, mission, and fellowship are thriving.
Pastor Gil Vining
Associate Pastor
Office: 610-323-2353 x317
Cell: 610-506-2612
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Pastor Gil is the Associate Pastor at NHUMC and serves by leading the Saturday Night Praise Service (SNP), and pastoring the worship teams, Drama Team, Missions Committee, and Children's Ministry. He is a graduate of Liberty and Trinity University and is passionate about pastoring the hearts of people, writing scripts and stories, sports, hunting and fishing. He and his wife, Dawn, have four children: son Brandon, his wife Shannon and granddaughter Reagan, son Jonathan and his wife Amanda, and daughters Keisha and Laura.
Brant Lingle
Pastor for Students and their Families
610-323-2353 x305
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Pastor Brant serves by ministering to the needs of teens and families, leading the youth ministry team, and facilitating faith building youth programs. He holds both a bachelor's and master's degree from Philadelphia Biblical University and completed the Oasis Ministry Program for Spiritual Direction. Brant, and his wife Erin, have two children; Carney and Mercy. His passions include contemplative prayer, spiritual direction, music and worship. He also enjoys walking with Erin, NFL football, biking, playing basketball, and X-box.
Wendy Orzolek
Pastor for Discipleship
610-323-2353 x 320
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Pastor Wendy serves by facilitating spiritual growth opportunities for all ages and ministering to the leaders in adult Christian education, Disciple, small groups, Nurturing Center and Children's Ministry. She also leads the training for Lay Pastors. Wendy has a pharmacy degree from Temple University and a master's degree in Communications from Drexel University. After 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry and hospital and retail pharmacy, she followed God's call to ministry and graduated from Palmer Theological Seminary with a Master's of Divinity. Wendy and her husband, Bob, have a son, Samuel. Wendy is passionate about people experiencing the life-transforming power of Christ and enjoys reading, photography, beading, walking, hiking, camping, and rollerblading.
Linda Sams
Ministry Coordinator
610-323-2353 x306
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Linda serves full-time by coordinating the needs of ministries, supporting and equipping ministry leaders, assimilating new members, and communications. She also is active with Disciple Class and has served on the youth ministry team. She has over 20 years of experience in business administration in various fields and has been a member of New Hanover UMC since 1993. Linda, and her husband Bryan, have two college-aged daughters: Melissa and Michelle. She delights in helping others, walking, reading, decorating, and spending time with her family.
Monica Shanley
Office Manager
610-323-2353 x301
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Monica serves in the preparation of bulletins, visitor tracking, membership records, monitoring incoming calls and emails, and assisting the pastors and staff. Monica’s children are Stephen and Joanna. Oldest daughter, Abby, died from cancer after living a life of courage, faith, and love. Monica attended Penn State University and Northeast Bible College. She enjoys leading (with guitar) worship for the children of Creative Moments, singing with The Dave Stahl Sacred Orchestra, and being a spokesperson for Miracle House. She also participates in the Mourning Light Grief group at NHUMC.
Diane Shultz
Secretary
610-323-2353 x307
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Anita Kratz
Treasurer
610-323-2353
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Nancy Clark
Financial Secretary
610-323-2353 x 302
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Kristin Schmidt
Creative Moments Director
610-327-9096
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