Staff
Rick Stauffer: Sr. Pastor
Pastor Rick and his wife Daneen
Rick and his wife Daneen are the proud parents of two children. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from Geneva College (Beaver Falls, PA) in Speech and Communications (1987) and a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi (1990). Prior to coming to Tabernacle Church, Rick has served 3 other Evangelical Presbyterian Churches. For 8 years this service was as an Associate Pastor for Youth and families, and then for three and a half years as an Associate Pastor for Family Ministry. Rick came to Tabernacle EPC in February of 2002 and has led the church through the filling of several staff positions, the redefinition of our purpose and vision, and strategy to fulfill that vision. He loves the Lord, he loves the church, and loves people. Outside of “church life” you will find Rick enjoying just about any sport and spending time with his family.
Gary Koerth: Associate Pastor
Gary is married and the father of two children. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology (1980) from Waynesburg College, PA and a Master of Divinity (1988) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton, Ma. He also worked for the Coalition for Christian Outreach for four years at Ashland College and Youngstown State University. Gary was called to Tabernacle Church as an associate pastor in 1988 where he served as Youth Pastor for ten years. Gary has continued to minister at Tabernacle Church in several different roles, primarily in adult ministry. His spiritual passions include servant and outreach associated ministries and prayer. His interests include golf, woodworking, and anything outdoors.
Dan Osborn: Director of Student Ministries
Dan and his wife, Brandi and children, Samuel, Hailey and Brennah
Dan has been serving at Tabernacle since July of 2002 as the Director of Student Ministries, which is a really fancy title for saying that he has the best "job" in the church. It's his honor to see students come to the realization of God's love for them, turning from the burden of the old life and celebrating the new life that God gives them. He's been married to Brandi for 13 years, father to Samuel, Hailey, and Brennah for 7 and a half years, and a Browns fan for his entire life - even though he's tried to quit numerous times. His major interests outside of student ministries are: running, reading, ruminating, and generally any activity that begins with the letter 'r'.
Lynn Smith: Office Administrator
Lynn enjoys serving the Lord through her work with the staff and congregation of Tabernacle Church as Office Administrator. Lynn is a graduate of Minot State University (Minot, North Dakota) with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science. Lynn loves to spend time with her family, friends, and pets. She also enjoys relaxing and adventuring at her family’s cabin near Cook’s Forest in Pennsylvania.
Tammy Loew: Director of Children and Family Ministry
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Tammy, her husband, Brian and children, Brady, Joshua, Abigail, Isabella and Victoria
Tammy met her husband Brian fresh out of high school. They actually met at a job and Tammy instantly told him she was going to marry him one day. It took Brian by much surprise but how could he say no. They have been blessed to train up five gorgeous children. Tammy has always loved children and has attended Tabernacle Church since Kindergarten. In 1995 she gradated from YSU and be came a very active stay at home mom. In 2009 God called Tammy to a position at the church. She loves teaching children about God and has such a passion for them to know and understand His word. She knows how to act like a child and be an adult. Children are drawn to Tammy and she welcomes them with open arms.
Greg Mook: Assistant Youth Director
Greg started attending youth group at Tabernacle in his junior year of high school. Upon graduating, he began working as the Youth Assistant in 2005. Dan can’t get rid of him, though he has tried several times. Greg works with both the junior high and high school ministries and loves spending time with students. He has a degree in Professional Writing and Editing from Youngstown State University and is a graduate of YSU’s Paramedic program also. He has a twin brother and is uncomfortable writing about himself in third person. He also frequently has a mustache.
