Leadership

Pastor: The Rev. R. Bruce Todd came to St. Peter's on May 10, 1997. He is a 1982 graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Pastor Todd's undergraduate training in Music from Temple University has been a benefit in worship planning and gives sensitivity to liturgical planning. As a Philadelphia native he has a sensitivity toward city ministry as well as an appreciation for life in the suburbs. Since Lafayette Hill is one of the first suburbs of Philadelphia, we are able to blend both these styles of ministry together. Humor is a gift from God that is evident in Pastor Todd's leadership style and is seen in his preaching.

Sermons are Biblically based and strive to tie "what happened then" to what needs to happen now. Evangelism and Outreach has been one of his passions which helped lead to our missions statement which is "To share the life, love and joy of Jesus Christ with others." Some of Bruce's interests outside of the parish are Organ performances, Carillon concerts (tower bells), and travel to other countries. Please read a welcoming message from Pastor Todd by clicking here.

Jim Goodyear, Vicar: What or who is a vicar?  A vicar is a person preparing for ministry; a pastor in training. Over the next year, I will work directly with Pastor Todd, an Internship Committee, and the congregation to further shape my gifts for ministry.  It will be a time of trying new ideas, discarding some and fine tuning others. I am currently a seminarian (studying for public ministry in the ELCA) at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (LTSP).  I have been enrolled there since the fall of 2004.  Upon successful completion of my internship I will return to LTSP complete my academic education. Prior to entering Seminary, I managed a catering company in York, Pennsylvania, my home town.  All of my work experience has been in the hospitality industry, specifically family-owned restaurants and/or catering businesses. While working I completed my undergraduate studies in the Accelerated Degree Completion Program at Eastern University.  I earned a BA in Organizational Management in July 2004. I am looking forward to this learning experience.  May God continue to bless you wherever you are, in whatever you do and with whomever you meet.  Read full bio.

Nursery School,
Christian Education,
and Youth Director:
Debra Graham

Director of Music: Albert Kammerle, Jr.

Business Manager: Harold Schwartz, Jr.

Sextons: Joe Balaicuis, Wayne Goshen

Secretary: Bernadette McMeans