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Ray Stark - Lead Pastor 484-201-7368 leadpastor@allentownnazarene.org |
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My family moved to the Lehigh Valley in June 2004.
Previously, I began Northridge Community Church (a Church of the
Nazarene) in Charlottesville, Virginia. After serving as that
churches first pastor for over 8 years, I began to sense God's call to
move to Allentown, Pennsylvania, where I currently serve as the Lead
Pastor. My best friend and
wife, Beth, is a 3rd grade school teacher in the Northwestern Lehigh
School District. We have two wonderful sons, Justin and Jeremy,
and one cat, Alesha. July 4th Beth, Justin, and Jeremy Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary ('91), Bachelor of Arts from Mount Vernon Nazarene University ('87), and a graduate of Greenville High School ('83). Preaching, Teaching, and Administration Places: Anywhere with a beach, sunny skies, and warm water What's on your iPod/What Your Favorite Music or Groups: Willet, Casting Crowns, ANY contemporary Christian music Books: Bible, church growth, theology Food: Pizza, Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Sushi - pretty much anything Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (low fat) with lots of hot fudge Sport Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers Movies: Fireproof, The Blind Side, anything with Chuck Norris in it Hobbies: Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, golf, music, and computers Dislikes: Waiting in line at the bank and getting stuck behind slow drivers Odd Facts: I've known my wife since I was 4 years old Quote: "There is no such thing as evolution. There are only the animals that Chuck Norris allows to live." Life Scripture: Jesus - "I will build my church and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." Mt. 16:18b (NIV) |
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Austin
Lamos - Youth Pastor 703-946-1827 pastoraustin@allentownnazarene.org |
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I was born in Irving,
Texas, very near Cowboy's Stadium. I grew up mostly in
Westminster, Maryland and lived for a brief time in Forrest
Lake, Minnesota. Currently, I live in Bethelehem, PA. July 29, 1986 Father - Mike Lamos; mother - Cindy Lamos; brother - Craig Lamos; sister - Jessica Lamos; and sister-in-law - Rachel Lamos (wife of Craig) Graduated Homeschool in 2004 Graduated Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a BA in Educational Ministry in 2009 Currently taking classes from Mount Vernon Nazarene University for a Master of Ministry degree Preaching, Teaching, Showing Mercy, Evangelism Places: Washington, DC What's on your iPod/What's your favorite music or groups: I have almost any kind of music you could think of. My favorite groups are the Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline, Tenth Avenue North, Blue Tree, David Crowder Band, Michael W. Smith, and the list goes on… my favorite Genre of music would have to be CHRISTMAS!!
Books:
I love all kinds of books, but some of my favorite authors
are Ted Dekker, Stephen Lawhead, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien,
and Frank Peretti
Food:
Chinese food is my favorite, but I
also love Texas Roadhouse
Ice Cream Flavors:
Strawberry, and Black Raspberry
Sport Teams: Football: Philadelphia Eagles, Baseball: Baltimore Orioles, Soccer: D.C. United, College: Penn State, Hockey: Washington Capitals, Basketball: Boston Celtics (eccentric list, I know)
Movies:
Lord of the Ring, Angels in the Outfield, Goonies, Toy Story
1 and 2,The Dark Crystal, UP, Monsters Inc., Indiana Jones,
Back to the Future,
Hobbies:
I collect Cal Ripken Jr. Sports memorabilia, I read all the
time
Dislikes:
Mushrooms, Salt and Vinegar chips, beans of nearly every
type, coffee, peppers, squash, tea, coconut, extreme cold or
extreme heat,
Odd Facts:
I own a stuffed purple hippopotamus. I have lived in 5
states. I play the Bass guitar and the Trumpet. I enjoy
doing arts and crafts. See hobbies.
Quote:
“ I
know God wouldn't give me anything I couldn't handle. I just
wish he didn't trust me so much.” Mother Therese
Life Scriptures:
Isaiah 40:28-31:
Why do you say, O Jacob, and
complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD; my
cause is disregarded by my God"?
Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is
the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never
grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his
understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to
the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and
young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in
the Lord will find new strength. They will soar on wings
like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will
walk and not faint. (NLT) |
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Brobst - Visitation and Senior Care Pastor 610-435-3517 pastorruth@allentownnazarene.org |
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Miriam
Sterner, - Secretary to the Pastors 610-434-1380 info@allentownnazarene.org |
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I was born and
lived my whole life in May 13 Have 3 daughters & 5 grandkids & 1 in heaven. Graduated Places:
What's on your iPod/What Your Favorite Music or Groups:
I like a variety of music styles.
Inspired by Dotti Rambo
Books:
read Christian books, health books
Food:
Italian and, of course, chocolate
Ice Cream Flavor:
Pumpkin and Chocolate/Peanut
Butter Sport Teams: Eagles
Movies:
Biographies, Bible characters,
Romance/comedy
Hobbies:
Playing with the grandkids Life Scripture: Phil 4:13 & Rom 8:28. Old favorites but in the many changes & new experiences through life I lean upon being able to do all things with Christ’s help. Through problems I leaned that all things do work out for good even though we don’t see it right away. |