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Doug grew up in a Christ-centered home and put his faith in Christ as a young boy. At the age of 17, he more fully understood and embraced the lordship of Christ, resulting in profound changes in his life. He became an outspoken follower of Jesus, and began pursuing an education geared toward pastoring. He attended Moody Bible Institute (B.A. Bible Theology), Arizona State University (B.A. Psychology) and Westminster Theological Seminary (M. Div.) At Moody Bible Institute, he became the head of the “Pulpit Club” and began actively pursuing preaching opportunities. After seminary, he worked as a museum manager and real estate agent until the church he was attending asked him to become their full-time pastor.
He served as a full-time pastor at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church in Lititz from 1986 to 2010, then at Burning Hearts Community Church from 2011 to 2023. After retirement, he became affiliated with IPM, and completed their training to serve as an intentional interim pastor. His strengths are in preaching, administration, counseling, resolving problems, and writing.
Doug is married to Ruth—they live here in Lancaster, and enjoy spending time with their five children and eight grandchildren. Doug enjoys antiques, classic cars, golf, ping pong, and electric unicycling.
Carolyn has attended Salem Hellers for four years and has served on staff since January 2023. She loves to plan, lead, and put ideas into motion while encouraging musicians of all ages to glorify God through the musical gifts He has given them. Carolyn and her husband Bill sang together in the Touring Choir at Grove City College and have been married for 34 years. They are the parents of 3 young adult children and a new grandson. Carolyn enjoys singing, running, gardening, daily walks with her furry companion, Baxter, and climbing the Adirondack Tall Peaks with Bill. Her favorite hymn is “And Can It Be? (“Amazing love! How can it be that Thou, my God, should die for me!”)
David Andrews was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, eventually relocating to Lancaster County in 1982 as part of his music and commercial audio industry pursuits. At his mom’s insistence, he began private piano lessons at the age of 7, switching to private organ instruction at age 13. Since his high school days, he has served as a substitute, assistant or the primary organist for a number of churches. He has been the primary accompanist for the Salem Evangelical Reformed Church, Hellers congregation since the fall of 2020. His highest honor is to be able to contribute to the worship services, closely collaborating with the Director of Music and the Pastor in the selection and performance of music that supports the ministry focus for each week. His favorite verse is Galatians 6:10: “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” David lives with his wife, Hetty in the Ephrata area.
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