STAFF
Pastor Tim has been married to his beautiful wife, Sarah, for 26 years. Their seven children range from young adult/college grad, two college students, a high schooler and a junior higher. They recently welcomed their first son-in-law and first grand daughter. As Pastor of Grace Covenant, his role includes preaching & vision, as well as leadership development for staff, elders and deacons. His passion is to see the church continue to grow in grace, and to reach more people with the good news of freedom and family. His go-to activities are golf, cycling and sailing, but he likes to slow down with a cup of coffee and a good book.
Rev. Dr. Timothy Brown
Lead Pastor
Pastor Peter comes to Grace Covenant after serving a local Chinese church for 17 years. He was born and raised in Taiwan. At age 15 he left for England to study and moved to New York to complete his high school and college studies. Peter became a Christian during his high school years and received a call to enter full-time ministry after college. He received his Master's of Divinity at Baptist Bible Seminary in Clark Summit, PA. Peter’s multi-cultural background has given him a particular passion to engage today’s younger generations in our increasingly diverse and global environment. Peter and his wife Anita live in Downingtown. They have 4 children: Caleb, Carson, Clara, and Carissa. Peter enjoys cycling, putting together bikes, theology, and all things C. S. Lewis. He also loves to eat all kinds of ethnic food!
Rev. Peter Wang
Pastor for Next Generation
Christopher was born and raised in the Philly suburbs, and he and his college sweetheart, Jeannie, reside right here in Exton, PA. They're blessed with three wonderful children and three wonderful grandsons. As a songwriter and recording artist with Integrity Music, Maranatha Music and Sovereign Grace Music, it's been Christopher's joy and calling to strengthen, encourage and comfort the Body of Christ (1 Cor. 14:3) and to help people of all generations come to see the greatness of God. He and Jeannie are so grateful that the Lord has led them here to Grace Covenant.
Christopher Wright
Director of Worship
Tod, has been married to his lovely wife, Terri, since 1985. They met in Lancaster, PA when they both worked for the F.W. Woolworth Co. They have two adult sons. Tod has been involved in leadership at Grace Covenant since 2012 serving as a Ruling Elder of adult discipleship primarily. Tod’s vision is to see the "business" side of our church support the ministry and missions endeavors our congregation engages in to reach our community with the Good News of the Gospel. Tod enjoys Penn State football, hiking, camping, fishing and reading, especially about the integration of our Christian faith with our work and the economy.
Tod Gilmore
Director of Operations
Bridget is married to John and has 3 children, Keira, Hannah, and Sean, and a dog named Toby. She has been a part of Grace Covenant since the start, serving in many capacities over the years. As Director of Grace Kids, her hope is for the children of Grace Covenant to personally experience God’s love for them and for the families to grow in Christ together. In her free time, she loves cheering on her own kids in their various activities, spending time with extended family, and enjoying a nice cup of tea.
Bridget Lamancusa
Director of Grace Kids
Tom, “TJ’ has been married to his lovely wife, Wendy, since 1981, They met in Malaysia when Tom worked for Church World Service. They have two adult daughters and one granddaughter. Tom has been involved with Missions since 2013 at Grace Covenant under the guidance and tutelage of “Mission Jim”. Tom’s vision is to see a missions mentality continue to grow in our congregation as we reach out to the world, globally and locally with the Good News of the Gospel. Tom enjoys the outdoors and reading, especially history and non-fiction.
Tom Johnson
Director of Missions
Brigitte is married to Matthew and has two children, Ryan and Lauren, and one energetic poodle named Scout. Brigitte is the Financial Administrator at Grace Covenant and is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the financial affairs of the church. Her desire is for her children to continue to grow in their love for Christ. She loves coffee, quiet trips to Wegman's and time at the Ocean City, NJ beach.
Brigitte Beattie
Financial Administrator
ELDERS
L to R: Ben Cheng, Rich Whiting, Roland Doll, Steve Hinz, Rick Chiavetta, Maryann Stravous, Bob Stewart, Julie Rosario
DEACONS
L to R: Ann Worrell, Lori Hinz, Bruce Kaustky, Laurie McGrann, Debbie Whiting, Susan Hlavacek, Marjie Van Ermen, Alan Alesius, Mike Condon
