Deacon Team

Biblical Basis for Deacon Leadership

8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 3: 8-13

 
 

Deacon Structure

The deacons of each campus serve in various ways for the health and peace of the community.  The attention of our deacons is generally focused on the things each campus is doing.  In addition to specific tasks such as the Lord’s Supper and Baptism, deacons work alongside our elders to provide care for the spiritual and material needs of the fellowship.

Eric Beyeler

Eric and Sarah have attended SHC since 2005 and have 2 children: Elise and Anne Marie. Eric serves on the Missions Team, teaches 7th and 8th grade Sunday school and is part of the Sunday coffee team with Sarah, who is the current SHC treasurer. Eric enjoys playing soccer, watching sports, eating food from all over the world, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

 

SCOTT BIGGS

Karin and Scott have attended SHC since 2019 and have three children and eight grandchildren. Scott serves as a deacon and usher and serves with Karin as part of the Sunday coffee team who also serves as a greeter. Scott enjoys motorcycling, sailing, camping and traveling. Scott also serves with Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child in Baltimore.

 

Dave DEGENNARO

Dave and Tait have attended SHC since 2013 and have three children: Miles, Frances, and Winnie. Dave serves as a deacon, teaches 9th-12th grade Sunday school, and leads a Life Group. He enjoys coffee, woodworking, exercising, and building forts with his kids.

 

Dennis Gerhart

Dennis and Sherry have been members at SHC since 2006 and have 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren. Dennis serves as a deacon, helps to lead the Men’s Sunday School class, and leads a Life Group. Dennis enjoys hiking, backpacking and camping, running, and spending time with family.

 

Joel Hansen

Joel and Ruth have been members at SHC since 2017 and have three daughters and ten grandchildren. Joel serves as a deacon, facilitates the Wednesday Men’s Bible Study, and assists in the Schoff Life Group and Men’s Monthly Breakfast. He and Ruth co-coordinate the C.S. Lewis Institute Book Club and serve as Prayer Intercessors. His main interests are motorcycling, men’s ministries, and the great outdoors.

 

Grant Kruppenbacher

Bio coming soon.

 

Rich Liu

Rich and Linda have been members of SHC since 2015. They have 2 children: Nate and Benji.  Rich serves as a deacon on the Lord's Supper Team as well serving on the Worship Team.  Linda teaches Kid's Church.  Rich enjoys music, tennis and cooking, and likes working with his hands.

 

Jim Ruggiero

Jim and Bernadette have been members at SHC for over 20 years.  They have two boys (young men, now) that grew up in the church.  Jim serves on the Baptism and Lord’s Supper Committees and is involved with the Safety & Health Team.  He is one of the leaders of the men’s class on Sunday morning at 10:30 am.  He enjoys a good cup of coffee, the sound of the ocean waves, and spending time with his family and friends.  

 

Nevin Schlabach

Nevin and Sarah have attended SHC since 2009 and have 4 children: Penelope, Claire, Patrick and Joanna. Nevin serves on the Lord's Supper team and assists with teaching the 5th and 6th grade Sunday School class. In his spare time, Nevin enjoys geocaching with his family.

 

John Schoff

John and Jan have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. They have been a part of the Sycamore Church family for about 20 years. John has served in various roles over the years including Life Group leader, praise team musician, Building Finance Committee , serving on the Men’s breakfast team, and current deacon. Serving the Lord and his brothers and sisters in Christ is his passion. He loves traveling with his wife, cooking, and spending time with his grandchildren.

 

Josh Whalen

Josh and Christie have attended SHC since 2007 and have 3 children: Nolan, Madelyn, and Luke. Josh helps with the Children's ministries with Christie, who is the Children's Ministry Director, and also serves on the safety team. Josh enjoys watching sports, coaching his kids in sports, cooking and baking food, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

 

JoHn Wilkinson

John and Beth have attended SHC since 2020 and have 3 adult children (Adam, Gretchen and Tyler) and 4 grandchildren. John serves on the Security & Safety team and he and Beth serve on the Prayer team. Beth teaches middle school Sunday school. They both enjoy sharing God’s word through Fellowship of Christian Athletes in 5 middle and high schools throughout Chester County. Beth is on staff with FCA and John volunteers. They love traveling and spending time together and John enjoys cooking (smokin’ & grillin’).  Their most precious time together is family time at The Cottage.