The Elder Board
Chairman
Mike Bates - Mike has been attending the Bible Fellowship Church of
Royersford since he and his family moved to the area
in May of 1999. Mike's wife is Amy, and together they have two boys. Mike
currently is responsible for the Sunday Morning Children Ministries,
Nursery through 6th Grade. Mike started serving in the ministry in the
summer of 1999. As a profession, Mike currently is the Northeast Region
Sales Manager for Earobics, a division of Houghton Mifflin, headquartered in
Boston, MA.
1st Delegate
Orville Gibson - The Gibson family began
attending Royersford Bible Fellowship Church in 1969 soon after the
congregation moved to the present facility. His wife Helen and he were
married in 1957. Orville has been an elder for about 29 years. His
duties/activities at church are: Secretary of the Board of Elders, Chairman
and treasurer of the Finance Committee, Conference Delegate, Sunday School
teacher, Leader of the Senior's Small Group, and janitor.
Elders
Mike Gangwer - Mike grew up in Montgomery County, PA and came to
know the Lord as his Savior while attending Lansdale Presbyterian Church.
Mike and his wife Amy have been attending Royersford BFC since 1999 when they
moved to Limerick. Mike and Amy have three boys, Nathan (2000), Zach (2002)
and Ben (2004). Mike is a member of the Finance Committee, Elder Board and a
leader in the Christian Service Brigade.
Aaron Susek
Jacob Susek - Pastor Jake graduated from
Northeastern Bible College in 1977 with a B.A. in Biblical Literature. In
1982 he graduated from Biblical Theological Seminary with a Masters of
Divinity degree. His ministry experience includes serving as a full-time
youth pastor during his seminary training and now incorporates over 25
years experience as a pastor. He and his wife Marilyn have been married
for 30 years, and they have three grown sons.
Andy Whittemore
Tony Zook - Tony and his family have been
attending the Bible Fellowship Church of Royersford since they moved to
Pottstown in 2003. He and his wife Teresa have been married since 1997.
They have two daughters, Katelyn (2000), and Alexis (2002).
Tony grew up in Lancaster County, PA. He was blessed by being raised in
a Christian home, and came to know the Lord as his personal Savior in 1988.
Tony works as a Sr. Project Manager for a large pharmaceutical company.
Tony is a member of the Elder Board, and leads the monthly Men's
Fellowship ministry.