The congregation approved the slate for the Pastoral Search Committee on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Please keep the committee members in prayer.
Pastoral search committee
Diane Bell
I am a retired Wilmington elementary teacher, having taught at Pulaski Elementary for 23 years. I've been married 48 years to Chuck, we have 3 children, Natalie, Justin, (and Tiffany in Heaven) and one grandchild, Kinley.
I was raised Catholic in New Castle and attended parochial elementary school. It wasn't until I became a member of this church, almost 50 years ago, that I began my personal relationship with Jesus Christ as my Savior. Becoming involved in Sunday school and Women's Circle was vital to my Christian growth here.
My faith has helped me through the brutal pain of our daughter Tiffany's sudden passing in 2021, at age 40, from an undetermined cause. Although still shattering to us, this tragedy has gradually strenthened my family's faith, knowing we will thankfully be with her again one day in heaven. God has given us many opportunities to spread acts of kindness now in her name, which also helps to heal our hearts. Losing both of my parents and Tiffany all within 4 years, and then beloved nephew Chad just last year, has all tested my faith, but I resolve to put my total trust in God's mysterious ways.
Gisela Dieter
Gisela Dieter was born and raised in Panama and has proudly called the United States home for over 30 years. Though she was raised in the Catholic tradition, it was after she began attending New Bedford Evangelical Presbyterian Church around 1995 that her understanding of faith truly began to deepen. About 22 years ago, Gisela became an official member of NBEPC, and it was within this loving church family that she came to know what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Her faith began to grow in powerful and personal ways as she connected with the community and God's Word.
Gisela is a Spanish Professor at SRU. She resides in Slippery Rock, and is married to Dan Dieter, a life-long member of NBEPC, and together they have two sons, Grant and Dylan, who were also raised in the church. Gisela continues to be an active and grateful part of the NBEPC community, cherishing the role it has played in her spiritual journey and family life.
Steve Fox
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Doug Houk
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Lori Smith
Our church is very special to me as a life long member. I have served as an elder and on various committees over the years and currently serve on the Mission Committee and belong to the Rebecca Circle. All of my working career has been in some capacity of the insurance industry, with retirement coming in the near future (I hope). I live in Beaver, PA and look forward to serving on the Pastor search committee as we seek the Pastor that God has already chosen for us.
Taylor Velez
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