Jeff grew up in Hollidaysburg with 2 brothers and 1 sister.  he graduated from Lycoming College and then United Seminary in Dayton Ohio in 1980.  Having served churches in Chambersburg, Williamsport, the Harrisburg area, and most recently Altoona, Jeff and his wife Jan were appointed to the Bedford Church in the summer of 2001.

Jeff and Jan have six children, all of them grown.  They love being empty-nesters and the proud gransparents to three grandchildren and hope the Lord will bless them with many more.

Hobbies include: golf, tennis, NASCAR, auto repair and music.

Relationship with Jesus Christ, expressed through the many and varied ministries of the church here in Bedford is a real passion for Jeff.  "We just love it here in Bedford,  and hope to remain here for a long time - the Lord willing!"



phone:  (814) 623-8711  ext. 302
email: pastorjw@bedfordumc.org  

Jan grew up in a small town in Vermont, so she loves the quaint, historic atmosphere of Bedford, PA.  She has a degree in Business and loves spending time with people.

Jan and her husband (Pastor Jeff) have six children and even though they are all grown and starting families of their own, their lives are not quiet.  There is always someone or many of them coming to visit and the three grandchildren come too!

Jan loves spending time with her family.  She loves her time outdoors with her flower gardens, camping, walking and just being quiet in God's creation.  She has always been involved in Christian Education and as the Minister of Christian Education, she has been blessed by the many opportunities and challenges in creating different opportunities for people to study His Word and continue in a closer walk with God.

She feels that Christian Education is vital in the Faith journey of all Christians.  Through our Christian education we not only grow closer to God, but we grow closer as a church family.  Fellowship, Christian love and spiritual growth are so important in our faith journey.

Phone:  (814) 623-8711  ext. 304
email:  xianedjw@bedfordumc.org

Jim is retired after 35 years at Everett Marble and Granite Works, a local business.  Since joining BUMC Jim has participated in the JAM Sunday School program, special music for worship services and is involved with the Congregational Care Team.  Jim enjoys watching NASCAR races and singing with the Crossroads , a group made up of himself and his sons David and Doug.

Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:10-11 Jesus died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.  Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.  Jim believes the most effective way to encourage one another is personal contact.  This contact and encouragement between the main body of the church and the individual member is the goal of the visitation ministry.




Phone:  (814) 623-8711 ext. 315
email:  visitation@bedfordumc.org

Lorrie comes to BUMC after recently finishing her second college degree.  She lives in Hyndman and holds a degree in Psychology from Shippensburg University and has recently been awarded a degree from Wilson College in Elementary Education.  Lorrie  previously worked in a Methodist daycare as a lead pre-k teacher and was a student teacher for 4th grade at Everett Elementary School.  She attends First Avenue United Methodist Church in Hyndman.  Lorrie takes pride in her work and strives each day to provide a safe and educational atmosphere for all the children at B.U.M.P.!





Phone:  (814) 623-8711  ext. 303
email:   bumdc@bedfordumc.org

Jan is a stable part of the BUMC landscape.  She has been the point woman in the office for more than thirty years.   A true multi-tasker, Jan handles walk-ins and phone calls as she processes requests dropped off by committee members, prepares newsletters and keeps the Pastor up on who needs help.  Seldom do you see anything but a smile on her face.  Jan is a Bedford High School graduate.  She is married to Doug and they have two grown children and a 7 year old granddaughter, Emily.   Jan's  interests include Pittsburgh Penguins hockey and NASCAR.








Phone:  (814) 623-8711  ext. 301
email:  jansho@bedfordumc.org

Don brings a variety of gifts to the staff.  He earned a BA degree from Virginia Military Institute, has more than thirty-five years in business and finance as well as owning his own business.  Don is a member of the National Association of Church Business Administrators, The United Methodist Association of Church Business Administrators and is a Vietnam veteran.  He handles the daily record keeping of the church, supervises the facility management and maintains the computer network.  Don and his wife Ruth are members of  BUMC and have four grown children.







Phone: ( 814) 623-8711  ext. 314
email:  office@bedfordumc.org

email:  DirectorMedia@bedfordumc.org