Staff
Senior Pastor | Charlie Ilyes
charlesilyes@slcc.faith
Pastor Charlie Ilyes was born in York, Pennsylvania. His parents farmed, butchered, and tended a local market. He also grew up in that business. In 1980, he married his wife, Jane. They were blessed with a son, Stephen, and a daughter, Elizabeth, and have seven grandchildren, Shane, Jacob, Abigail, Joel, Sarah, Seth, and Amy. In 1990, the New Fairview CoB called Charlie to serve on the ministry team and in January 1994 he was ordained. Also it was in January of that year that the Springfield COB in Coopersburg, PA., called Charlie to be their Pastor. While serving Springfield COB, he had the opportunity to take classes at Philadelphia Biblical University and other local institutions to continue to be equipped for ministry. Charlie and Jane served Springfield for 11 years. In March of 2005, Midway Church called them to pastor their congregation. Midway Church changed their name to South Lebanon Community Church in 2019, which is now a non-denominational church. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to work with youth and also preach Revival and Renewal Services. He has also had the privilege to travel to many Third World countries on short-term mission projects and had the opportunity to share about Jesus Christ while there. Charlie and Jane continue to seek to serve and lift up the name of Jesus.
Executive Pastor | Tim Sheaffer
timsheaffer@slcc.faith
Tim was born and grew up in the Lebanon Valley. He is a graduate of Northern Lebanon High School and a graduate of Lancaster Bible College. He married his wife Beth in 1989. In his free time Tim enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, and being in the outdoors.
His desire is that Christ would be exalted in his own life and the lives of other believers.
Production Director | Jordan Whittemore
Worship Arts Director | David Superdock
David Superdock oversees the worship ministry at SLCC. He felt God’s call on His life in the summer of 2014 which encouraged him to study worship arts at Lancaster Bible College. Following that experience he joined the staff at SLCC and married his wife Ellen in 2017. They live in Lebanon with their daughter Laurelin. Together their desire is to lead people away from distraction and anxiety and into God’s presence where we are fully known. Some of their favorite music groups are Hillsong United, Phil Wickham, Needtobreathe and Snarky Puppy. Outside of church you will probably find their family on a local trail or disc golf course, tracking birdies either way!
Church Office Manager | Cindy Patches
Cindy Patches grew up in Lancaster County. She moved to Lebanon County after marrying her husband, Chris. They have 2 married daughters and 3 grandchildren. Cindy has been the Office Manager since 1988. She oversees the many administrative functions of the church and enjoys coordinating everyday office tasks to ensure that the office and church events run smoothly. She feels blessed to be part of a caring and supportive staff and enjoys serving the SLCC congregation.
Choir Director | Joy Brubaker
Joy Brubaker is a native of Lebanon County. In 1980 she married Ronald Brubaker and now they have 3 married children and 8 grandchildren. Her musical career started with taking piano lessons, and eventually organ lessons. Joy became the organist at SLCC in 1985. She has played piano and organ for the choirs and gave lessons in her home for over 30 years. She became SLCC’s Choir Director in 2006. Joy’s responsibilities include leading the Worship and Men’s choirs and planning the Blended services. Spending time with her husband and family and caring for the elderly gives her great joy. Hobbies include online bible studies, reading and quilting. Joy continues to have a passion to glorify her Lord and Savior through song and bring honor to God with her musical talents.
Minister of Visitation | Ron Good
Ron has been married to his life partner Polly for 63 years. They have one daughter, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He has been an ordained minister for 43 years - currently serving as Minster of Visitation at SLCC for 7 years. He loves God and loves people. He graduated from Lincoln University in 1991 with a Master's degree in Human Services. He has written a book on suicide prevention. His hobbies are woodworking and bird watching.
Youth Director | Jared Gerety
Jared grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. When he was 8 years old his family moved to Flagstaff, Arizona, where he would live the rest of his childhood. At the age of 16, God called him to be a pastor, making clear to him that serving the Church is what he was created to do. Jared would go on to spend about 5 years as a youth pastor’s intern, learning the ins and outs of youth ministry. Here he cultivated his passion for youth and young adults. In January 2023, Jared was brought onto staff as South Lebanon Community Church’s Youth Director, where he oversees the youth programs in the church. In the summer of 2023 Jared will marry his fiancée, Rachel, back home in Flagstaff. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, board games, disc golf, salsa dancing, and playing various instruments.
Elders
Don Wick
Fred Keller
Randy Eshleman
Dave Superdock
Jeremy Platchek
Justin Bollinger
John Kline