Pastors and Elders...

Senior Pastor: Ron Neff
Pastor Ron and his wife Cyndi are a blessing to the church. Through their Faith, Hope and Love, they have exemplified a Godly relationship and household and have inspired others to follow Christ. Pastor Ronny has a shepherds heart, is a gifted preacher and teacher, and has an incredible hunger to know God deeper and to edify others about Jesus. Cyndi's passion is to encourage homemakers to be virtuous women and to strengthen marriages and families. The Neff's desire to see hearts & homes honoring the Father through intimacy & friendship with the Holy Spirit, and with one another. Ron holds a Bachelors degree with the Christian Life School of Theology, Columbus, GA., and has been a past member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Ron and Cyndi have also completed a 3yr Pastoral leadership program (WINGS) at Elim Fellowship where Ron is a credential holder (see www.elimfellowship.org). The Neff's reside in the Lewistown area and are the proud parents of three children, Ryan, Samantha and Johnathan.

Elder: Roberta Aurand
Elder Roberta serves as an Elder and the Prayer leader. Roberta is a gifted intercessor and teacher and has served for many years as a primary adult Bible Teacher at Grace Covenant Church of Lewistown. She also had served, in the past, as the long time church secretary and Adult Sunday School Teacher at Grace United Methodist Church. Impassioned for truth and intimacy, Pastor Roberta exemplifies the love of the Father, the humility of Christ, and the servant-hood of the Holy Spirit. She and her husband Roy are the proud parents of three adult children; Sharon, Leslie, and Joe.

Elder: Larry Shaffer
Elder Larry and his wife Lucy have demonstrated through word & deed and have personified the position of servant-leaders in our church. The Shaffer's are a role model to many through their love and dedication to Jesus Christ and His people. The Shaffer's serve vitally in our LIFE Group Ministry and Larry overseers our Men's ministry as well. The Shaffer's also faithfully serve in our Hand of Grace food distribution ministry. In addition to serving as an Elder, Larry is also a gifted Bible teacher, equipper of the Word, and businessman. The Shaffer's have a passion to see the Body of Christ fully functioning as "Kings and Priests" moving with the Holy Spirit in our daily walk with Him. The Shaffer's reside in the Penns-Valley area and are the proud parents of four adult children; Eva, Julie, Candace and Larry Jr.

Elder: George Camp
Elder George and his wife Mary have been vital leaders within Grace Covenant Church especially with regard to our food distribution ministry, "Hand of Grace". God has birthed in us at Grace Covenant a "Good Samaritan" heart for the lost and hurting in our own community and the Camp's have been at the center of that passion. Mary has been the hands and back of the warehouse aspect of the ministry and George gives overall direction, coordination and oversight. George has also been a leader in the community at large as he has become a "Joseph" type leader managing men and women on the job with a local company. Their heart is to endeavor to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of people, through faith in Jesus Christ. The Camp's reside in the Lewistown and are the proud parents of three adult children, Michelle, Harold and Justin.

Assistant Pastor: Joshua Nuss

Josh is a graduate of Elim Bible Institute, Lima NY. Joshua has a heart to see young and old alike passionate about their relationship with Jesus and to see folks healed and set-free through the anointing of Christ. Josh is a gifted teacher and worshiper and desires to help others know God genuinely.  Josh especially has a heart to reach and disciple young people in the will and ways of God; ministering Gods grace to teens and pre-teens.  Josh also serves with the worship team and with our Hand-of Grace food distribution ministry as well as assisting with overall pastoral care. Joshua is engaged to be married to Hannah Madl (also EBI grad).

Hand of Grace Pastor: Barbara Mannino
Pastor Barb has a heart for the hurting and downcast. Her ministry of compassion through word and song inspires hope to the hopeless and joy to the distressed and sorrowful. She has been pastoring our Hand-of-Grace congregation from the inception of our food distribution ministry since 99' and also ministers in a variety of ways in our community. Her passion is to see folks completely set free by the love and grace of God. Barb holds a Bachelors degree with the Christian Life School of Theology, Columbus, GA. Her and husband Cosmo live in the Stodes Mills area and are the parents of five adult children Cindy (deceased), Tina, Tim, Justin and Jason.