Meet the Team
Minister
Jeff Steppe
Jeff is from Williamsport He studied at Johnson Bible College (currently Johnson University). He has served as Minister at churches in Indiana and Maryland. He also served as a church planter in Bellefonte, PA. Jeff has been with us from August 2020 to now. He also served here from 1996-2003. Jeff’s hobbies include reading, cooking, hiking, biking, playing pickle ball, lawn care, eating ethnic food especially Ethiopian, playing games with the family, and traveling. Jeff’s favorite place to travel is France, Je parle un peu de Francis.
Children's Ministry Leader
Monica Gillespie
Monica is from Louisiana and has studied at Delta State University in Mississippi and Pensacola Christian College in Florida. She taught elementary education for 10 years and was in administration for 3. Starting at CCCS in 2020, Monica has served in the Children’s Ministry for over 30 years. Her favorite hobbies include reading and watching college baseball.
Monica has been married for over 30 years to Shane, and together they have 3 kids, Ashley, Barron, and AnnaKate. Monica’s goal for Children’s Ministry is to show kids the characteristics of a God who loves them and then give them tools to learn all they can to follow Him.
Women's Ministry
Kristy Steppe
Kristy is a graduate of Johnson Bible College (now University) and has served alongside her husband in ministry for thirty years in various roles in children’s, women’s, and worship ministries. She serves on the board of Lydia’s Mission in eManzana, South Africa. (This may explain why she likes elephants so much!)
Kristy loves the Lord and wants that relationship to be real and relevant to all she comes into contact with along her life’s journey! Her closest sojourners are Jeff, and their two blessings from above, children Josiah and Caroline.
Student Minister Leader
Gabe Ramirez
Gabe is from sunny West Palm Beach, Florida. He studied at the Merritt Island Discipleship
Academy. Before moving to Williamsport, he spent five years in Indianapolis, where he discipled international students at the Indiana University of Indianapolis. Outside of ministry, Gabe loves adventuring in nature, spending quality time with family and friends, diving into a good book, and engaging in friendly competition over board games. He is
the proud father of two lively daughters who keep him on his toes and mean the world to him. He is excited to journey alongside the youth and families at the church, fostering
a vibrant community of faith, growth, and service together.
Creative Administrator
Jenn Snyder
Jenn is from Cogan House, where she currently lives with her husband of 26 years and 3 daughters. Coming from a very creative family has fueled her creative desire. Her career has been instrumental in growing her creativity from designing homes to hair stylist, and teaching. She finds freedom in being creative. She doesn't know what will ever happen but knows God is always in control.