LINGLESTOWN LIFE - Key Persons


Adam Estep

Adam was born and raised in the Harrisburg area and was even baptized as an infant at Linglestown Life. He is thrilled to live out his calling at the church home which has given him so much throughout his life. Adam is also an ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church.

Carl Dudeck

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Council

Cheryl Lenker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Council

Danae Turner - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer
Danae Turner was born in Montana and lived in Minnesota and South Dakota while growing up. She spent 8 years in the Army Reserves, most of that on active duty in California and Texas before moving to Harrisburg when she finished her enlistment. Attending Penn State University, she earned her undergraduate degree in Finance and went on to get her MBA. Danae currently volunteers as our Treasurer and works full time as a Financial Analyst. She and her husband Shawn live in the Linglestown area with their four children.

George Reynolds

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
George has been our lead pastor since 2006. Born in Lewistown, PA, George attended Messiah College, where he met his wife Rita. They have three married kids and three grand-kids. George enjoys running and has completed several half-marathons.

Glenda Auker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Council

Heidi Estep

Job Titles:
  • Director of Linglestown Christian Nursery School
Heidi taught elementary school for 14 years prior to becoming the Director of LCNS. She and her husband, Matt, have been married since 2005 and have three children: Braeden, Micah and Lucy. Heidi is an avid Disney fan, and enjoys traveling and making memories with her family and friends.

Jefferson Davenport

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Council

John Redmond

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Council

Kendall Berry - CCO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Communications
Kendall is originally from Massachusetts, and moved to Pennsylvania to attend Messiah College where she graduated with a degree in Social Work. She is an Army wife, who enjoys travel, cooking and teaching personal finance. She and her husband have attended Linglestown Life since 2013 and live in the area. Kendall works to communicate the church's story to our community.

Lead Pastor

Job Titles:
  • Linglestown Campus Minister

Matt Estep

Matt joined the staff here in 2010 after spending 8 years in Tennessee. He was born and raised in Harrisburg and attended Linglestown Life all through this youth. Matt has a passion for music, worship, and its power to change lives.

Mike Sokolas

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Council

Nancy Henry

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Council

Nick Sallade

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Council

Sally Paff

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Council

Sandy Grant

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
Sandy is originally from Marysville. She spent 5 years as an Army wife after graduating from Penn State. She and her husband, Kevin, have two kids, Rachel and Kevin Jr, and they have attended Linglestown Life since 2013. Sandy enjoys walking her dogs, hiking, and traveling with her family. She hopes to be a blessing to the staff and community here at the church.

Sarah Axtman

Sarah is a Midwest girl, born and raised in South Dakota, but has called central Pennsylvania home for the past 20 years along with her husband, Greg, and their three boys. Sarah gets excited about connecting kids to their faith, and can't wait to meet your family to see how our children and youth ministries may serve you!https://youtu.be/cC7lbAH4Sow

Stephanie Martella

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Council

Taylor Pfaff

Job Titles:
  • Pastor
Pastor Taylor is committed to doing church in a new and incarnational way so that others will know the love of Jesus in the Rockville area. He and his wife Kelsey love travelling and camping. He is a cyclist, runner, tiny house renovator, and graduate of Duke Divinity School.

Tom Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Council

Wenona Zimmerman

Wenona was born a Jersey girl and migrated to PA for College. She met her husband while obtaining her Bachelor's & Masters in Elementary Education at Shippensburg University. Wenona is an Air National Guard wife, who enjoys crocheting, sewing, and attending various festivals including Renaissance. She has attended Linglestown Life since 2011. Wenona and The Cafe team of volunteers work to create connections between LCNS families and Linglestown Life.