Pastor Mike was ordained in 1980 and has served congregations and campuses in Lancaster, Shippensburg and Chambersburg before accepting the call as Senior Pastor to St. James in 2004. Some of the areas of ministry he oversees are: Child Care Governance, Endowment, Executive, Finance, Health Ministry, Memorial, Personnel, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Social Ministry, Strategic Planning, World Outreach, and Worship and Music. He also teaches confirmation classes. He holds a BS in Secondary Education and a MS in Mental Health Counseling, as well as a MDivinity degree. He is a Board Certified Counselor and a certified Spiritual Director. Pastor Mike and his wife, Lois, have two sons and two grandsons and one granddaughter. He spends as much time as possible on the tennis courts, loves to ride his bike on the battlefield and tries to keep ahead of the weeds in his garden.

You can contact Pr. Mike at 334-2012 ext. 205 or mallwein@stjamesgettysburg.org

Pastor Andrew was ordained in 2015 before accepting the call as Associate Pastor to St. James. Some of the areas of ministry he oversees at St. James are: Capital Campaign Steering Team, Christian Education, Columbarium, Evangelism & Fellowship, Executive, Mission Fund, Mission Support, Reconciling in Christ, Stephen Ministry, Stewardship, and Youth Ministry. He also teaches confirmation classes. Pastor Andrew is married to Christina and they have two children:  Gabrielle and Noah. He enjoys playing sports of all kind, especially soccer and basketball. Pastor Andrew graduated from Penn State Harrisburg in 2009 and the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg in May 2015. His ordination marked a milestone not only for the Geib family, but also for the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as it was the first time the synod has had three generations of pastors in one family!

You can contact Pr. Andrew at 334-2012 ext. 206 or ageib@stjamesgettysburg.org

Kristin graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC with a degree in Elementary Education.  From summer 2018 – July 2019 she volunteered with the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission program serving in Madagascar.  In her free time, Kristin enjoys hiking, watching movies, spending time in coffee shops and is a true dog lover!

You can contact Kristin at 334-2012 ext. 207 or youth@stjamesgettysburg.org

Tom has been St. James’ Building Superintendent since 2008. He and his wife, Mary, have two adult children: Jessica and Andrew, and three grandchilden. In his spare time, Tom enjoys singing in the Adult Choir, walking and running. (The children in Child Care especially love Mr. Tom!)

You can contact Tom at 334-2012 ext. 215 or sexton@stjamesgettysburg.org

Kim cleans the child care facility in the evenings and occasionally assists with Sunday fellowship and weekend clean-up after worship.

As recommended by the ELCA, Karen is once again overseeing the church finances for St. James Lutheran Church, as well as the finances for other institutions in Gettysburg. Karen graduated from Shippensburg University. She is the proud mother of a teenage son, Derek.

You can contact Karen at 334-2012 ext. 204 or finance@stjamesgettysburg.org

Katy graduated from Gettysburg College with a major in Environmental Studies and minor in Spanish.  After graduating she worked within the fruit industry for over 10 years.  Supporting local agriculture remains very close to her heart.  Katy lives in New Oxford with her husband, Mark, and 2 little boys, Liam and Connor. While she used to be busy in the summers working on the farm, Katy is very much looking forward to summertime activities:  planting more veggies in the garden, backyard landscaping projects, and hiking with the family.

You can contact Katy at 334-2012 ext. 201 or kclowney@stjamesgettysburg.org

Staci is a double alumna from Penn State, starting with an associate degree in Forestry, and most recently earning her Bachelor’s degree in Business with a minor in English. She worked for her alma mater at multiple locations for two decades before joining St. James as the Administrative Coordinator. Staci is an avid reader and loves travel, outdoor adventures, and being active. She can often be found outside with a camera in her hand.

You can contact Staci at 334-2012 ext. 202 or sgrimes@stjamesgettysburg.org

Suzan Seibel-Willard came to St. James Lutheran Church Early Learning Center as the Child Care Director in January 1998. She received a BS degree from Millersville University with a dual major in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. She has taken numerous graduate studies at Penn State University in Early Childhood Curriculum. Suzan received her original Director’s Credential in 2008 and has been renewed twice since that time. Suzan also is a Pennsylvania Certified Instructor in Early Childhood and trains other ECE professionals in the region. She serves on the Ready to Learn Committee for United Way and the Advisory Board for Adams County Tech Prep. Suzan has one adult son, Kodie. Her interests include: dance, yoga, Pilates, watching Ravens football, and continuing education.

You can contact Suzan at 717-334-7171 or childcare@stjamesgettysburg.org

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