Pastor Bob Titus

Pastor Bob grew up in Newport News, Virginia, and graduated from the Virginia Military institute in 1980.  He served as an Infantry Army Office in the 9th Infantry Division, stationed in Ft. Lewis, Washington, and as an Assistant Public Affairs Officer for the division.  He resigned his commission in 1983 and joined the United States Peace Corps.  He served as a Education and Community Service Volunteer in Kenya, East Africa, where he discovered his passion for teaching.  It was in Kenya, on June 15, 1984, where he became a Christian.  He returned to the U.S. after serving three years in Kenya, and became a Peace Corps Recruiter.  He met his wife, Nancy, in 1988, and married on April 22, 1989.  He joined the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and served as an analyst for three years before both he and Nancy felt the call to become ministers.  Bob and Nancy graduated from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in 1996 with a Master’s in Divinity and a Master’s in Christian Education.  Pastor Bob and Nancy served as Co-pastors in Binghamton, NY and New Castle, DE.  They have four beautiful children; Patrick-Kanan "P.K.", Joshua and Josiah, and Mei Lin. He has been at Lebanon since May 15, 2002. Pastor Bob received a Doctorate of Ministry in Marriage and Family Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary on May 16, 2009.  He is currently working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in order to help folks who are seeking Christian counseling.  However, his first love is the pastoral ministry.  The Scripture passage that guides his ministry is Matthew 28:19-20.

Associate Lay Pastor Dave Morgans

Dave and his wife, Leslie, were married in 1984 and have three children, Max (22), Zack (20), and Maggie (15). Leslie and he have been members of Lebanon Presbyterian Church since 1990 and all three of their children were confirmed there. Dave has served as a Sunday school teacher, a deacon and an elder and has been part of a variety of committees. He earned his degree in Business Management from Penn State University in 1984. He works full-time at a small insulation contracting company in Baldwin PA, which he and his wife own and operate. In the fall of 2006, Dave felt called to enroll in Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s Commissioned Lay Pastor course which he completed in June 2008. Dave was called by Lebanon Church’s Session to serve as the part-time Associate Lay Pastor in January 2009.

Director of Youth Ministries Jake Clawson

Hailing from Johnstown, PA, Jake and his new wife, Colleen, are excited to be back in the Pittsburgh area. Jake left Johnstown after graduating from high school, and went down South to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Bible and Theology from Lee University in Cleveland, TN. After finishing his undergraduate degree, he felt called to pursue a Master of Divinity at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. After Jake’s first year of study in Pittsburgh, Colleen moved to the city from Seattle and they were married on August 18th, 2007. Jake decided that he would like to take some time and do hands on, full-time ministry before he went back to his studies. He has a heart for showing people how their faith in God can be practical and mean something through service and following Jesus’ example. Jake and Colleen recently joined LPC and reside in Friendship, on the East Side.

Evening Worship Coordinator Paul Housman

Born in York, PA.  Grew up in Erie, PA. Lived in Los Angeles for 18 years and moved to Pittsburgh in 2004. I have been involved in the coffee industry for over 20 years. I currently try not to drink more than 20 cups a day… Just kidding!!!  I grew up going to church on Sunday but really found my faith in Jesus developing in 1985. I have always loved music and playing songs with friends.  My first group played “when the saints go marching in” in elementary school. (LOL) I have been a drummer, Bassist, singer (if that’s what you call it!?!) and guitar player through the years and got involved in praise music in the 90’s.  My first church home in Pittsburgh was Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church where I co-lead worship and now here at Lebanon since May 2005 I have the privilege of serving as Praise Worship Coordinator.  I am blessed to be married to Trish who home schools our two wonderful children, Landon and Julie.  I believe that everyone in the church is part of the “worship team”. It is my desire that we endeavor to worship God as a lifestyle in Spirit and truth, loving God with all our heart (volition), soul (emotion), mind (thought life) and strength (physical action).  I’ve not arrived yet, not even close. I’m still in process. How about you? Come Lord Jesus!

Morning Worship Music Coordinator Tim Slater

Tim is currently a full-time funeral director with the R. V. Anderson Funeral Home in Homestead, PA, working part-time with the Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills (Large), PA, and the Music Coordinator of Morning Worship at the Lebanon Presbyterian Church in West Mifflin, PA. “Music is one of God’s wonderful gifts! It provides a great opportunity to get to know Him more deeply.” Tim has a Bachelor’s of Music Education degree from the College of Wooster, was a full-time instrumental band teacher from 1987-1989 with the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and taught part-time with the Brentwood and Baldwin-Whitehall school districts from 1992-1995. His choral directing experience includes seven years as Choir Director at the Chartier’s Valley United Presbyterian Church, nine years as Assistant Director of an a cappella choir (the Concordia Singers), and nine months interim Choir Director at the Mount Lebanon United Presbyterian Church. Tim is blessed with his wife, DeeAnn, of 17 years and doubly blessed with his two daughters, Tristan, age 14, and Adriane, age 9.

Congregation of Lebanon PC - Ministers

Established in 1776 as the Lebanon Meeting House, Lebanon Presbyterian Church was one of the first Presbyterian churches in the Pittsburgh area. The Rev. John MacMillian, founded a number of churches in the area. Bethel Presbyterian Church and Lebanon PC trace our beginnings to a outdoor meeting at Peter's Creek, where John MacMillian preached and baptized five adults and a number of children on the first Thursday in November, 1776. Since then, the members of Lebanon PC have proclaimed the GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ, and have reached out into our community to MEET NEEDS and OFFER HOPE.

SUPPORT STAFF

Laurie Hornfeck - Church and Cemetery Secretary

Laurie and her family are long time members of Lebanon PC. Her husband Phil just completed his term as a deacon. They have two sons, Andy and Ben. Andy, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, is a Marine Corps. 2nd Lt. serving in the Middle East. Ben is doing his student teaching at Francis McClure Intermediate School in White Oak while he completes his Elementary Education and Library Science degrees at Clarion University.

Darla Miller - Daytime Custodian

Darla and her family are recent members of Lebanon PC. You can find her husband Randy, daughters Jennifer and Sara, and son Zachary all participating in keeping the church looking great.

Keith Clark - Evening Custodian

SESSION (ELDERS) - GOVERNING BODY

Clerk of Session - Virginia Slater

DEACONS