Greg Davidson Laszakovits, Pastor

Greg was called in the Spring of 2006 after spending two years in Brazil consulting and assisting church starts for the Church of the Brethren. Previous to that ministry he served as national staff for the Church of the Brethren directing the Washington Office (legislative affairs), and coordinated an Anti-Racism Project.

Greg grew up in the Phoenix, Arizona area, received his BA (History and Political Science) from Northern Arizona University, and served in Brethren Volunteer Service. He has a Master of Divinity from Bethany Seminary with a Peace Studies Emphasis. Greg loves the discovery of travel, exploring the great outdoors on foot or mountain bike, and athletics of all kinds. He loves to spend time with wife Karin, and children, Ellen, Julia and Kai.

Pam Reist, Pastor

Pam was called to serve the Elizabethtown congregation in the spring of 2008 and was officially installed as Associate Pastor on April 27, 2008. Pam came to us from the Lititz Church of the Brethren, where she had served since 2000, as Director of Christian Nurture and most recently as Associate Pastor. Prior to that, she served as Minister of Christian Education for the Mount Joy Mennonite Church for eight years. Pam holds a Master of Arts in Religion degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary. She has also completed a two year course in spiritual direction through Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development, and is nearly finished with the Advanced Foundations of Church Leadership program through Bethany Seminary.
 
She and her husband, Dave, live in Mount Joy. They have four grown daughters, Erin, Meryl, Jennie and Dana, as well as three sons-in-law and two grandchildren. Pam enjoys traveling with Dave, reading, walking her Great Dane, Gracie, and spending time with family.

Josh Tindall, Ministry Intern and Director of Music

Josh Tindall accepted the position of Director of Music for the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren in 2006.

Josh's duties include directing the senior, youth, and children's choirs. He graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School in 1997 and Lebanon Valley College in 2004. At LVC he double-majored in musical performance (piano) and business administration. He is continuing his studies at LVC, working on a master's degree in business administration. Josh also studied in New Zealand at the Christchurch Polytechnic Jazz School, earning a diploma in jazz studies.

Tindall founded the Keynote School of Music in Elizabethtown, where he teaches voice and piano. He is also an adjunct professor in piano at Lebanon Valley College. In addition, he is principal vocalist and keyboardist for a Tindall family group called the "Headliners." Josh is married to Elizabeth Ann Davis, and they reside in Elizabethtown.

Ron Bellamy, Handbell Choir Director

Ron Bellamy became our Handbell Choir Director in 2006. Ron began playing handbells in 1979, and has played professionally in Tintinnabulation, a five-member ensemble in Lancaster; Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble; and Bell a deux, a duet team with Bobbi Schmid. He has travelled extensively, performing and teaching. He and Ms. Schmid were featured performers at the 2006 national convention of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. Ron also directs handbell choirs in two other Lancaster-area churches. In addition to handbells, he sings and plays clarinet and guitar.

Ron has an associate degree in accounting from Allan Hancock Junior College and a B.A. degree in liberal studies from the University of Scranton. His primary occupation is in the fields of accounting and finance. He married Joan Flamm in 1977, and they have lived in this area since 1987.

Carole Bubacz, Organist-Pianist

Carole has been our organist since January, 2001. Prior to that she served as organist at two Mount Joy churches for a total of 20 years. She also maintains a music studio in her Mount Joy home and teaches 41 piano and flute students.

A native of Elmira, New York, Carole received her music education degree from New York State University in Fredonia, Westminster Choir College, and Capitol University of Columbus, Ohio. A certificate in Church Music was earned from Lebanon Valley College.

Administrative Assistants

Mary Smith

Mary has enjoyed working in the church office since April 1996. She is a volunteer for Compeer of Lancaster – a friendship program for people with mental illness. She likes traveling, reading and long walks with family members and friends. Mary and her husband, Frank, have two children, Nicholas and Colleen. Nicholas and his wife, Amy, live in Plymouth Meeting. Colleen is engaged to marry Greg Steinmetz in September 2008 and they will reside in Lititz.

Judy Powell

Judy started working full time in the ECOB church office in January, 2000. She's been a member of our congregation since 1985. Judy grew up in suburban Philadelphia and came to Elizabethtown in 1967 to attend Elizabethtown College. She met her husband, Ray, while they were both students at the college. They've lived in Etown since 1975. Their older son, Shane, and his wife, Jaime, live in Columbus, Ohio. Their younger son, Travis, lives here in Elizabethtown.