Staff
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The Professional Staff of Saint John's UCC Emmaus
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Paul W. Knappenberger
Senior Pastor
pstrpaul@ptd.net
“I would like to personally welcome you to St. John’s
United Church of Christ in Emmaus , Pa. St. John’s is truly a
special place! If you are looking for a church home, I welcome you
to worship with us. And, if you do, please introduce yourself to me;
I am really interested in meeting you.”
Pastor Paul
Rev. Paul W. Knappenberger began his ministry here at St. John’s in
April of 2005. Paul was born and raised in Allentown , PA. He is a
1990 graduate of Lock Haven University and he graduated from
Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1993. He is currently a Doctor of
Ministry Student at Palmer Theological Seminary. Paul was ordained into the
Christian ministry on July 4, 1993 at Hope United Church of Christ,
in Allentown Pa.
Paul has served two churches before he came to St. John’s . From
1993-1997 he served in the inner city at Salem United Church of
Christ in Harrisburg , PA., and he served in a small town at
Pennsburg United Church of Christ in Pennsburg PA. He does enjoy all
aspects of the parish ministry; but he includes preaching and
leading worship, missions, and evangelism as his passions in the
ministry. He has served the larger church on all levels and has been
involved with several national boards and committees. He has also
served on many conference and association committees.
Paul is married to Dr. Kristine Knappenberger who is an optometrist
in Allentown. They have one daughter, Rachel, who is 4 years old.
His hobbies are: weight lifting, reading history, and following the
Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.
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Rev. Curt Sandrock
Assisting
Pastor
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Church Staff
Patrice DiCarne
Minister of Music
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Colleen Bernini
Administrative Secretary
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Cheryl Clauser
Sexton
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