anita bell
pastor | head of staff
Anita joined the life and ministry of Lenape Valley Church in September, 2015. She is the daughter of a Navy Chaplain, growing up in military ports around the world. She is a graduate of Penn State (and very proud to cheer “We Are!”), Princeton Seminary, and has earned her doctorate from Drew University. Her doctoral dissertation focused on J.R.R. Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings. Anita has served churches in PA, DE and NJ. She also teaches at Chestnut Hill College in the Religious Studies Department. Anita has a passion for reaching the emerging generations with the good news of Jesus Christ. She has a passion for worship, a desire to help people explore the Word of God, and a pastor’s heart for those in need.
Anita and her husband Greg have four grown children- Daniel and his wife Jen have three little girls; Grace received her MBA at Wharton; Matthias is a musician and Matthew works as a carpenter. Anita enjoys a long walk, a good book, a hard workout, and a leisurely conversation with friends.
Anita and her husband Greg have four grown children- Daniel and his wife Jen have three little girls; Grace received her MBA at Wharton; Matthias is a musician and Matthew works as a carpenter. Anita enjoys a long walk, a good book, a hard workout, and a leisurely conversation with friends.
diane daly
DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP MINISTRIES
Diane Daly leads our Adult Chancel Choir. She completed her certification studies through the Choristers Guild and continues to take courses with them every summer to improve her skills and help her to inspire the choirs. When she is not working with the choirs or the Worship Committee, she and her husband Bob are busy running Windy Willow Farm in Perkasie, PA! The work she does as a riding instructor and horsewoman would be a fulltime job for the average person, but somehow Diane manages to pack all of these activities into her very long and productive days. For that we at LVC are very grateful!
If you feel called to volunteer in music ministry, please contact Diane below.
If you feel called to volunteer in music ministry, please contact Diane below.
Alex Erwine
Youth Ministry Director
We are welcoming Alex as our new Youth Ministry Director here at Lenape Valley and we could not be more excited!
Alex grew up in Upper Moreland township and then found herself at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. During her years at Macon, she became a small group leader and held many youth and children ministry internships. After graduation, Alex worked as the Director of Youth and Children's Ministry at a church in Charlottesville, Virginia. Now, she is ready to move back home to be close with her family! In her down time, she enjoys fellowship with friends, puzzling over a podcast, and long walks with her boyfriend and their dog!
Alex grew up in Upper Moreland township and then found herself at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. During her years at Macon, she became a small group leader and held many youth and children ministry internships. After graduation, Alex worked as the Director of Youth and Children's Ministry at a church in Charlottesville, Virginia. Now, she is ready to move back home to be close with her family! In her down time, she enjoys fellowship with friends, puzzling over a podcast, and long walks with her boyfriend and their dog!
amie bolger
christian education coordinator
Amie has been active at Lenape Valley Church since 2010 as a Sunday School teacher, nursery assistant, and a choir mom. She became the Director of Children’s Ministry in 2016. Amie has a Master’s Degree in Education and was a teacher for 12 years in Central Bucks School District before resigning to raise her family. She and her husband, John, have two children, Maddie and Matthew, who are active in Sunday School, EPIC, and Youth Group. Amie also currently works as an Instructional Assistant in Mathematics at Doyle Elementary.
laura cooney
church secretary
Laura has been employed by the church since 1992, first on a part-time basis and then full-time since 1996. Prior to 1992 she was a stay at home mom who was actively involved in many ministries of the church, such as Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Stephen’s Ministry, Bethel Bible Study and a weekly women’s Bible study group. Laura truly feels that the Lord prepared her for this position by leading her to be involved in these many ministries of the church. Outside of the office, Laura has led a weekly Bible study group, MIST – (Mom’s in Support Together), since September 2005. She and her husband, Jim, have two grown children and two grandchildren.
jr wolff
it director
JR's roots run deep here at LVC. His family has been involved at Lenape Valley since the early days of the church. He has been a member of the church since he was 12 years of age. His passion for this ministry and community grew rapidly when he became a youth leader and eventually hired as a part time IT Director. JR has worked behind the scenes to help incorporate creative ways IT can be used to advance the work of God. JR served as an Elder on the Board of Session for 3 years as a faithful leader of this community. He currently serves alongside our IT Team and is a member of our Finance Team. He lives in Doylestown, PA and will never miss an Eagles game!
mike Rothouse
it coordinator
Mike has been attending Lenape Valley Church since 2013 and finally became a member in February 2016. He is an ordained Deacon and serves on the Youth Development Team. He volunteers time serving with Youth Mission trips and fundraisers, Youth Group activities, and Vacation Bible School.
During the week, Mike is an IT Project Manager. In his spare time, he is a Certified Equine Massage Therapist. Mike's wife Kathie volunteers teaching Sunday School at LVC. They live in Chalfont with their daughter Dana.
During the week, Mike is an IT Project Manager. In his spare time, he is a Certified Equine Massage Therapist. Mike's wife Kathie volunteers teaching Sunday School at LVC. They live in Chalfont with their daughter Dana.
bianca lee
church organist
Bianca has served as an organist/choir accompanist of LVC since 2014. Before she joined LVC, she served as an organist at First Philadelphia Korean Presbyterian Church for 5 years.
She was born and grew up in Seoul, South Korea and immigrated to USA in 2003. Bianca began to learn the piano at the age of 8 and has been involved in music activities in the church and school since then.
Bianca has a passion for enhancing our worship with various genres of music. She loves all types of music: classical, Baroque to contemporary, jazz, gospel, traditional hymn, and praise.
Bianca occasionally works as a graphic designer and English-Korean translator. She and her husband, Seung, have two children, Ryan, who enjoys violin and guitar, and Ellen, who enjoys the flute and piano. Bianca takes pleasure in cooking and sharing her dishes, especially traditional Korean food. She also loves outdoor activities such as jogging, walking, and vegetable gardening.
She was born and grew up in Seoul, South Korea and immigrated to USA in 2003. Bianca began to learn the piano at the age of 8 and has been involved in music activities in the church and school since then.
Bianca has a passion for enhancing our worship with various genres of music. She loves all types of music: classical, Baroque to contemporary, jazz, gospel, traditional hymn, and praise.
Bianca occasionally works as a graphic designer and English-Korean translator. She and her husband, Seung, have two children, Ryan, who enjoys violin and guitar, and Ellen, who enjoys the flute and piano. Bianca takes pleasure in cooking and sharing her dishes, especially traditional Korean food. She also loves outdoor activities such as jogging, walking, and vegetable gardening.
Kristin schenk
children's choir director
Kristin A. Schenk currently serves as the Vocal Music Teacher at Riverside Elementary School in Princeton Public School District. Kristin consistently performs with local professional groups such as the Glassbrook Vocal Ensemble, The LOTUS Project, and The Same Stream Choir. Kristin also teaches privately at Cornerstone Music Studios, while directing their summer musical as a part of the Cornerstone Community Arts Project. Additionally, she has directed musical productions at the Cranbury School, served as director of the Preparatory Choir (K-1) and Training Choir (4-5) at the Trenton Children's Chorus, and works regularly with the Cranbury Arts Council.
A graduate from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, she obtained a Bachelors of Music in Music Education and a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree. Throughout her career, she performed on stages such as the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, the White House, the MET Museum, and Carnegie Hall. Her past experience also includes working with the American Boychoir School, the Conducting Institute at Oxford, and the Jamaica Field Service Project.
Kristin works closely with the worship team at Lenape Valley and sings with the Senior choir!
A graduate from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, she obtained a Bachelors of Music in Music Education and a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree. Throughout her career, she performed on stages such as the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, the White House, the MET Museum, and Carnegie Hall. Her past experience also includes working with the American Boychoir School, the Conducting Institute at Oxford, and the Jamaica Field Service Project.
Kristin works closely with the worship team at Lenape Valley and sings with the Senior choir!
Daniel w. reid
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Daniel W. Reid served Lenape Valley Church as our Sr. Pastor for twenty-seven years. After “retiring”, Dan went on to serve in several churches in the Philadelphia Presbytery, completing that service at Roslyn Presbyterian Church. On June, 11, 2017- on the 60th anniversary of his ordination, Dan “retired” once again. Dan and his wife Amy continue to be a welcomed part of the life and ministry of Lenape Valley Church. Dan sums up the core of his ministry and message with the beautiful words from Amazing Grace- “Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.”