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Rev. David Fugate, Pastoral Assistant
Jim Black, Director of Worship and Music
Rev. Jim Moelk, Pastor
Shawn Steiner, Pastor to Teens and Twenties
Dennis Wagers, Director of Children’s Ministry and Outreach
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Rev. James K. Moelk, Pastor After graduation from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in the Boston Area in 1985, my family and I moved here to Erie. In 1992, I was one of the founding co-pastors of Church of the Cross. Jaye and I have found Erie to be a great place to raise our three children, Janel, James and Jocelyn. I enjoy sports of all types, along with reading, archery hunting and finishing my log home. We also enjoy spending time with our three grandchildren, Katy, Gabe and Colten and our new puppy, Sadi. Contact me: email or facebook |
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Pastor David Fugate I joined the staff of COTC in the fall of 2009 and have been richly blessed by the opportunity to serve those who worship and serve here. Joining the staff was a homecoming for me since my family has worshipped here since the late 90′s and I have known many of the congregation since my childhood. I have had the opportunity to serve several congregations in Northwestern PA and also had a private counseling practice ofr many years. My current “day job” is as a hospital chaplain, but I am blessed to also have the opportunity to continue to serve a local congregation. Here at COTC I work with the Shepherd Ministry; this ministry seeks to hold up in prayer the entire congregation while also providing opportunities for one-on-one caring relationships. I also assist with worship leadership and preaching and provide pastoral care as my schedule allows. I have a wonderful wife (Amy) and two great children (Katherine and Ben). I enjoy traveling, golf, reading and Penn State football. Email me
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James Black, Music DirectorWho am I? I’m the kind of guy who gets excited about: an answered prayer; a song that speaks to my heart; eating breakfast or dinner in the back yard; reading the right verse at the right time; a hug from a friend; hearing someone sing with enthusiasm and purpose; playing ball with my boys; walking with Peg; being licked by Cocoa (husky); a family vacation in Maine with lots of laughs, lighthouses and lobster! Email me
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Shawn Steiner, Youth Pastor After graduating from Grove City College in 2004, I met my wife Kristin. We have enjoyed encouraging and challenging teens to fall deeply in love with Jesus Christ. Our family recently grew with the addition of baby Ellie to our other two children, Austin and Kierah. We are excited to raise our children to know the living God, and oftentimes invite teens into sharing this experience with us. We want to see this generation bringing glory to God. He is our hope! Email me |
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Dennis Wagers, Director of Children’s Ministry and Outreach I joined the staff late in 2009, to minister to the children in our congregation. Married to my lovely wife Elaine, we have 7 boys of our own. We hold God’s focus on the innocence of ALL His children as a precious gift to be nurtured and appreciated. My wife and I desire to share the love of Christ with others… hoping and praying that you would find Church of the Cross to be a place of sincere caring and connected, inspired worship, just like we have. Email me Peggy Thomson, Administrative Assistant I am a charter member of Church of the Cross and was the church secretary from its beginning until June of 1995. After spending some quality time with my grandchildren, I returned to COTC as the Admin. Ass’t. in 2003. My husband, Richard, and I have two grown daughters, Cherish and Heather, and and three grandchildren, Mackenzie, Zion, and Liam–all of whom are the joys of my life. Because we have no other family in Erie, we feel blessed to be part of the wonderful church family here at COTC and count them as kin. I enjoy good Christian instrumental music, my cat and dog, working on craft projects, travel, and sewing. |
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| Karen Vandervort, SecretaryI am an Erie native. I have been the secretary at Church of the Cross since May, 1995. My husband, Bill, and I have a son, Matt who lives in California. I enjoy movies, crafts, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. Our dogs Benji and Winston complete our happy family. Email me |
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