John D. Hostetter is Senior Pastor of Lampeter Church of the Brethren where he has served since September, 1999. Before coming to Lampeter he served as a senior pastor in Hagerstown, Maryland and Pottstown, Pennsylvania where he was president of the Board of Pottstown Cluster of Churches Social Organization. Before entering college and the ministry he worked at a machine shop for a year and spent a year in volunteer service.
He holds a BA degree from Washington Bible College, and earned a Master of Theology degree from Capital Bible Seminary.
He married his college sweetheart, Beth in 1979. They have six children, two sons and four daughters; three are married and three are at home.
Jane has been a part of Lampeter Church of the Brethren for over 20 years. She has enjoyed leading the children’s choir and assisting in children’s ministries.
Jane enjoys developing Christian education programs for children and providing service opportunities for children to promote their faith.
Nichole Whiteman - Pastor of Evangelism and Outreach
Nichole has attended Lampeter since 2001. Since that time she felt a call to ministry and has completed Ministry Training through the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership. Nichole has been a Licensed Minister since 2005 and is pursuing ordination. She is also serving the Atlantic Northeast District Board as a member of the Commission for Witness and Outreach.
Nichole has a passion for reaching out to the community and sharing Jesus' love for each person. She is part of Lampeter's Spiritual Coaching Team, Mission Ministry Team, New Attendee Ministry and is looking at more ways for the church to reach out to the community.
Nichole has been married to her husband Michael since 1993. They have two daughters. Contact Nichole Whiteman.
Melody Risser - Administrative Associate
Melody began working as our Administrative Associate in April of 2008. Prior to becoming staff, she was involved in many ministry areas at Lampeter COB including the Leadership Team, Wednesday Night Happenings Ministry Team, Kitchen Ministry Team and preparing videos for worship. Her prior experience was gained in the corporate setting, and she enjoys sharing her talents and giftings with the church.
Chances are, if you call the Lampeter Church of the Brethren, you will be greeted by the voice of Shirley Kreider. Since 1987 Shirley has been faithfully serving as the Church Secretary. Shirley and her husband are members of the Founders Sunday School class and live in Lancaster.
Harvey and Shirley Kriner enjoy keeping the Lampeter Church of the Brethren in order. Shirley has been serving since 1987 and Harvey since 1990. In addition to custodial duties, Harvey also teaches the 2- and 3-year-old Sunday School class and has been doing so since 1990. Harvey and Shirley live in Lancaster.
John D. Hostetter is Senior Pastor of Lampeter Church of the Brethren where he has served since September, 1999. Before coming to Lampeter he served as a senior pastor in Hagerstown, Maryland and Pottstown, Pennsylvania where he was president of the Board of Pottstown Cluster of Churches Social Organization. Before entering college and the ministry he worked at a machine shop for a year and spent a year in volunteer service..jpg "Image")
Jane has been a part of Lampeter Church of the Brethren for over 20 years. She has enjoyed leading the children’s choir and assisting in children’s ministries. .jpg "Image")
Nichole has attended Lampeter since 2001. Since that time she felt a call to ministry and has completed Ministry Training through the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership. Nichole has been a Licensed Minister since 2005 and is pursuing ordination. She is also serving the Atlantic Northeast District Board as a member of the Commission for Witness and Outreach.