Our elders serve with our pastor on the church session, Living Hope's governing body. The elders are committed, both collectively and individually, to shepherding the flock by attending to the spiritual needs of God's people. Our pastor, Tony Phelps, is a Teaching Elder. His biography may be found under Our Staff. Our ruling elders are:
Bob Scott:
Bob is retired after serving for over thirty years in the facilities management business. He is married to Marcy and they live in Upper Macungie Township.
Dr. Kenneth “Skip” Truscott:
Our deacons focus on mercy ministry and helping God's people to care for one another.
Tim Barr: Tim is an engineering professional in the Lehigh Valley. He and his wife Jane line in Penn Forest.
Tom Gillette: Tom is a business professional. He and his wife Joanne live in Schnecksville.
Mark Maloney: Mark works in his family paving business and is also attending seminary. Mark, his wife Katie and son Luke live in Oley, PA
The Trustees: assist the Elders in the management of the church's resources.
Conrad Diem-President, Tim Barr, Dean Batten, Mike Bennett, Kristen Cornell, Tom Gillette, Ed Harbison, Raymond Hayes, Rob Jenkins, Mark Maloney, Bob Scott, Skip Truscott, and Pastor Tony Phelps.
Pastor Tim Young and his wife Linda faithfully served Living Hope OPC from it's beginning in February of 1990 until November of 2019. In 2020, the Session bestowed the honorary title of "Pastor Emeritus" on Tim to recognize his long and distinguished service to Living Hope OPC. While Pastor Tim is no longer an active member of Living Hope, he is still highly regarded and often called upon to lend wisdom and guidance to our congregants and lead or participate in weddings, funerals and other church events.
Come join us for Sunday Worship at: Living Hope OPC, 330 Schantz Rd., Allentown, PA 18104
Mail us at: Living Hope OPC, PO Box 3522, Allentown PA 18106