Jerusalem Staff & Leadership

The staff and leadership here at Jerusalem is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. If you have questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them.

  • TOM HENDERSHOT

    Lead Pastor

    The Rev. Dr. Tom and Angie married in 1983. They have four children and a growing number of grandchildren. Both Tom and Angie have been involved in the ministry since their youth. Angie has blessed and encouraged people everywhere they have traveled and lived with her inspirational music and compassionate personality. She has recorded several music CDs that have blessed many listeners. She is a loving mother and grandmother and enjoys connecting with people. Pastor Tom has preached for nearly 40 years across denominational lines and around the world and served as a pastor on four occasions. He is also is a retired Army Master Sergeant, having served much of his twenty-three years of active duty in the Chaplain Corps. He holds degrees in technology, theology, pastoral ministry, divinity, and counseling. Pastor Tom has been involved and labored with various networks and ministries in his last four decades of ministry. He is a recognized ordained minister with both the United Association of Christian Chaplains and Counselors International, and the Evangelical Association of Reformed & Congregational Christian Churches (EA). He serves presently on the National Board of Directors of the EA. With the help of Angie and Hannah, he seeks to serve our Lord as a faithful shepherd to the congregation at Jerusalem Church through caring pastoral ministry. He is recognized here and many places as one who proclaims the truth of Scripture in a simple way that helps others discover a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, and daily experience the Father's love and grace. Prior to their present assignment, Tom and Angie served together in pastoral ministry for eight and a half years at St. Paul's Evangelical Church in historic Marietta, Ohio. Since July 2016, with Angie and Hannah at his side, Pastor Tom has served as lead pastor at Jerusalem Church in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Pastor Tom has written several books to facilitate the teaching aspect of his ministry. For information on some of the book titles available, click on the picture of Pastor Tom, Angie, and their daughter, Hannah.

  • EMILY LAPPIN

    Director of Youth Ministries

    Emily was born and raised in New Philadelphia, Ohio and has been an active member of Jerusalem Church her whole life. She is the daughter of Tom and Joan Lappin and has two older brothers. She graduated from Kent State University (Kent Campus) with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Psychology as well as a concentration in Family Life Education. She is presently pursuing a Master's Degree in Christian Education. Emily has led several Youth Retreats and programs with significant success. The Youth Group has grown significantly both spiritually and numerically in the past two years under her leadership. Her passion for Youth Ministry and her warm personality has brought a fresh breath of life into what was a stagnant program. She has a passion for serving and working with children and youth and helping them grow in their relationship with God. You and your youth will appreciate her spirit and the exciting program. Her two goals for Youth Ministry are to have fun and lead the Youth in a relationship with Christ. Emily is also on facebook.


  • STACIE PFEIFER

    Church Secretary & Treasurer

    If you call the office during the week you will likely speak with Stacie. Among many other things, she also handles the administration for the church and runs the main office.

  • DAN BAILEY

    Fourth-Year Elder

    Dan often opens the worship service on Sunday morning. He occasionally blesses the congregation by bringing forth the main message. He is pictured here with Nancy, his wife. Nancy blesses the congregation with special music on occasion. The Holy Spirit uses her greatly to bless all who hear her.

  • CHAD SCHINDLER

    Third-Year Elder

    Chad serves as the President of the Consistory. He is pictured here with his wife, Jody, and their two kids.

  • BUTCH WHITE

    Second-Year Elder

    Butch is in year two of the four-year active Elder term. In addition to managing the sound system, you will often hear Butch play guitar and lead a worship song on Sunday morning. 

  • BOB ESPENSHEID

    First-Year Elder


Our Ministry Partners

At Jerusalem, we don't pretend to serve our community alone. We have so many partners and co-laborers we wholeheartedly support (both financially and with our time and other resources) that we would love to put you in contact with. If you are curious about this list of ministry partners, please contact us.