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Pastor

The Reverend Dr. J. Patrick Vaughn began his ministry with Paoli in July of 2005. From April of 1997 through June of 2005 he served as the Head of Staff at Harbor View Presbyterian Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Previously, he served for ten years as solo pastor for two linked churches: Tirzah Presbyterian Church in Waxhaw, North Carolina and the Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, South Carolina. A native of Ninety-Six, South Carolina, Patrick graduated from Lander College in 1984 and Princeton Theological Seminary in 1987. He earned his Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary in 2002. He completed an intensive training program in pastoral counseling and was accepted as a Member (Certified) of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. His articles have appeared in The Journal of Pastoral Care, The Journal of Pastoral Psychology, Quarterly Review, The New Dictionary of Pastoral Studies and The Parish Paper. He is an avid fan of the University of South Carolina. Patrick enjoys reading, going out to eat with friends, and watching science-fiction movies. He and his wife, Debra, have one son, Nathan, who is the joy of their lives.

Associate Pastor  

The Reverend Dr. James A. Churchill was ordained by Donegal Presbytery in July 1972. His first church call was here at PPC from 1972 - 1977. He served churches in Knoxville, TN and in Pittsburgh, PA before returning to PPC in 1990. His primary responsibilities include oversight for Christian Nuture (Adults, Youth & Children), teaching, leadership development, small group development and hospital & homebound visitation. Jim's education background includes the Atkins Pickle Plant, Arkansas Tech University (baseball and football), and three advanced degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary, including a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1986. Jim is happily married to Elana Castle and they have two children, James Corey and Kimberly, and are the proud grandparents of Zoe, Lisa and Ava Churchill.

Pastor Emeritus with wife Patricia

The Reverend Dr. Richard R. Streeter and his wife, Patricia, grew up on the South Side of Syracuse, New York, a working class neighborhood. They both attended public schools and then the same high school, Onondaga Valley Academy.

Patricia studied music (voice) privately and then at the University of the Ozarks and Arkansas Tech University when they moved to Arkansas for their first pastorate. After a career with the airlines, Patricia spent most of her time as a full time mother of five and a pastor's wife.

Richard attended Colgate University - B.A., Princeton Theological Seminary - Master of Divinity, Boston University School of Theology - STM (psychology & counseling) and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary - Doctor of Divinity (now Palmer Seminary, part of Eastern University). Dr. Streeter is also a mason by trade, a gift acquired while working his way through so much schooling.

Patricia and Dick have held pastorates in Atkins* and then Yellville, Arkansas, Andover, Massachusetts (assistant with youth), Rahway, New Jersey and Paoli, Pennsylvania where they retired in 2003 after almost 32 years of ministry with Paoli Presbyterian Church.

Patricia and Dick still reside in Paoli. All five children and spouses and eleven grandchildren, the whole bunch are the joy and light of their lives, live within 15-30 minutes (depending on the traffic). Joy and rejoicing by and for all. 

 
Director of Equipping Ministries

The Reverend Debra Ebling is our Director of Equipping Ministries. Deb grew up in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania and graduated from Albright College where she majored in social work. After graduation, she spent three years working with retired coalminers who were living with the challenges of Black Lung Disease. Deb is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary. Her primary responsibilities include helping people to identify their spiritual gifts and to invest those gifts and talents into Christ’s ministry; she also works with the deacons and mission committee to nurture ministry teams. Deb likes to do home improvements, travel, and she loves exploring Philadelphia with her nine year old son, Nathan. 

Church Administrator

Dr. Jack Felch joined our staff in July of 2006. He is a long time Presbyterian deacon and elder, previously serving as the Clerk of Session at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, Alexandria, Virginia and Trinity Presbyterian Church, Venice, Florida and as treasurer of Peace River Presbytery. In 2002 Jack was one of two Elder Commissioners from Peace River Presbytery to the 214th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Until recently Jack served as the Business Administrator for the Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida. Jack is a graduate of The Citadel and a retired Army officer. He holds advanced degrees (masters and doctorate) in engineering and science and enjoys occasional teaching assignments with the faculty of George Washington University, Goshen College, and University of Phoenix. His wife of 40 years, Judy, and Jack have four adult children and five grandchildren.

Director of Welcoming Ministries

Melanie Bradley is the Director of Welcoming Ministries. She has her BA and MS in Psychology and Counseling, both from Villanova University. In addition to PPC, she works as a Licensed Professional Counselor at Life Counseling Services in Paoli. Melanie and her husband, Mike, have been members of PPC since 1995. She has served in many ministries in the church, but most recently on the Women’s Ministries Team, the Pastor Nominating Committee, and the Contemporary Worship Task Force. She lives in Malvern with her husband and three children: Kayla, Mikey and Jenna. Her favorite hobbies are baking, reading and spending time with her children, especially on family road trips.



Director of Children's Ministires

Daphne Hager earned her BS Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maryland. She has worked in the field of education for over 18 years. Daphne has been a member of Paoli Presbyterian Church since 1992. She resides in West Chester, PA with her husband Dan. Their son Jim completed graduate school and is an aerospace engineer for Lockheed Martin in New Orleans. Still at home are Quinn in Eighth Grade and Holly in 5th Grade. In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis and paddle, reading, and crossword puzzles. 




Director of Youth Ministries

The Reverend Jill Laufenberg is a graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University, obtaining her degrees in Biblical Studies and specializing in Youth Ministry. Jill has served as the Campus Minister & Executive Director of Asbury Protestant Ministry for Drexel & Temple Universities. She has over a decade of experience in youth ministry, having also served as the Youth Director for The 1st Congregational Church of Chester, NJ and the Minister of Youth & Young Adults at West Chester United Methodist Church. Her most recent position is as Executive Director of Ministry Development for Metro-Philadelphia Youth for Christ. Jill still holds this position, facilitating the start-up of urban youth centers across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery & Philadelphia Counties while equipping churches in those communities to serve young people. In addition, Jill has studied art in NYC at the undergraduate level and continues to be commissioned for portraits. She is passionate about social justice and helping youth grasp the importance of helping others in need. Above all, she has a heart for teenagers, strengthening their faith and empowering others to work with them. Jill and her husband, Jay, live in West Chester.