Rev. Michael E. Smith
Pastor
Rev. Michael Smith, a dynamic, passionate, and captivating preacher, provides a strong leadership style inclusive of futuristic vision, realistic goals, and the empowerment of both leaders and laity. He was an officer and helicopter pilot in Vietnam and has a diverse professional, educational, and ministerial background. While a District Sales Manager in the Southeast USA with a Fortune 500 company, Mike responded to the call to go into ministry. He graduated with double majors in the Bible and Church History from Oral Roberts University and received his Masters of Divinity with a concentration in Evangelism from Princeton Theological Seminary. His passion for proclaiming the importance of the centrality of Jesus Christ in our personal lives and in the life of the church remains at the forefront of his ministry. He has served as a minister for over 31 years and has been married to Bonny Smith for 45 years. They have two children and two grandchildren.
Bonny Smith
Worship Leader
Bonny Smith, currently the Chaplain of Taylor Hospice in Ridley Park, PA, serves RPPC as Worship Leader for the Family Worship service. Over the years, she has developed and led praise teams and worship in multiple churches and settings in four states, ranging in style from the highly liturgical and traditional, to the contemporary (inclusive of liturgical dance, drama, and children's worship). Whether serving in the local church, at ecumenical events or large denominational conferences, her emphasis remains that worship is not about style, ritual, persons or performance. Authentic worship is the response of the created to the Creator, lifting up Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and honoring the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. (John 4:24)
Beth Bryan
Director of Children's Ministries
Beth Bryan's strong leadership skills, educational background, and professional experience compliment her passion to serve the Lord by positively impacting the lives of youth in the church and in the community. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Masters of Teaching from the University of Virginia, and is a teacher and athletic coach in the Ridley School District. A native to the Ridley community, Beth has interacted with children of all ages and backgrounds becoming involved in leadership positions within the church Youth Group, Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School, and supporting the Young Life Organization. Beth brings to the leadership team of RPPC high energy, a love for Jesus Christ, and the ability to work with others to foster life-giving changes in Youth Ministry. Beth and her husband Chris, also a Youth Group Leader at RPPC, have two beautiful young children.
Erin Waldie
Lead Vocalist & Youth Choir Director
From infancy to adulthood, Erin Waldie cultivated her musical love and service to the Lord through RPPC. Her God-given melodious "voice of an angel" blesses us weekly in preparing our hearts for worship through music ministry. A graduate of Cabrini College, her vast experience in the arts and theatre productions throughout the Tri-State area has widened her knowledge base and developed her leadership skills in teaching music to others. She has a passion for working with children and sharing God's love and message through song and praise.
We currently have a job opening for a keyboardist.
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