Jason Gerlach has been serving CMC since 2005 (half-time as Youth Pastor until January 2012).  He relates to the Community Life Commission and Outreach Commission, in addition to providing pastoral care, leading a men's Bible study, and teaching and preaching.  Earlier, he served five years at Virginia Mennonite Conference as Conference Youth Minister.  Jason graduated from Eastern Mennonite University and Seminary.  In 2017, he earned a Master of Theology from Union Presbyterian Seminary (Richmond).  When he is not at CMC, spending time with his family, or reading literature, he is cheering for a Philly sports team.

Watch  Jason's recent sermons here.  You can email  Jason at jason.gerlach@cmcva.org.

Joyce Peachey Lind has been serving CMC since 2020. Joyce relates to the Faith Formation Commisson and Worship Commission, and does pastoral care, teaching and preaching. She graduated from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in 2022 with an M.Div. in Christian Faith Formation. Previously Joyce served as the church administrator at CMC, taught first grade at Eastern Mennonite School, and wrote and edited curriculum for Shine. Joyce enjoys music, reading, and coffee and conversation with friends. She and her husband, Myron, have two sons.

Watch  Joyce's recent sermons here.  Email Joyce at joyce.peachey.lind@cmcva.org.

Luann Yutzy began serving the congregation as interim pastor on  June 22, 2023 and will serve through November of 2023. She completed seminary and Clinical Pastoral Education and has worked with 14 different congregations.  She is married to Robert, lead pastor at Lindale Mennonite Church, and has five children and five grandchildren.  Luann claims that . . . "it is worth the risk loving people even knowing I will say goodbye.  I am so grateful for such a rich life of knowing many people!"  You can email her at luann.yutzy@cmcva.org

 

Elders

Three elders support the work of the pastors, meeting regularly with the pastors to hear about their ministry and providing pastoral care to congregants in collaboration with pastors.