John was raised in Lutheran and Episcopal Churches in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He graduated from Swarthmore High School outside Philadelphia and Wheaton College near Chicago. He married college classmate Blanche Williams in 1982. They have seven children, three in heaven and four on earth. John earned a Master of Divinity and a Certificate of Advanced Pastoral Leadership ("Jr. Doctorate") from Trinity School for Ministry. He served churches in Kenilworth, Illinois and Falls Church, Virginia before being called as Rector of Prince of Peace Anglican Church in Hopewell Township, PA in 1996. John has a passion for discipleship, church health, and understanding cultural trends. His hobbies include fitness, reading, basketball and bowling.
Philip was born in England. He married Sylvia in 1968. He and Sylvia have three adult children, five grandchildren and two step grandchildren.
Philip went to Durham University (the third oldest university in Britain) for both college and seminary. After ordination in 1970, He served as an assistant priest in two parishes and as the Midlands Area Director of the Church’s Ministry among the Jews (CMJ). In 1984 he was called to be the first National Director of CMJ/USA in northern Virginia. In 1990 CMJ/USA moved its office to Ambridge, PA.
In 1992 Philip became rector (pastor) of the Church of the Epiphany (Episcopal), Avalon, PA, and served there for 10 years. He led Christ Church, Clarksburg, West Virginia for three years and then he was called to plant the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (SP&SP), Anglican Church in North America in Roanoke, Virginia. SP&SP was a merger of a newly formed Anglican Church and a Lutheran Church. Philip served this congregation until he retired in November 2011 when they moved back to Pittsburgh to be near their daughter and her family who are members of Prince of Peace. He joined the pastoral staff of Prince of Peace and reestablished his connection with CMJ/USA.
Sylvia, Philip's ministry partner for 50+ years, went home to Jesus in June 2019. In January 2020 Philip was appointed Executive Director of CMJ/USA.
His passions are communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ; bringing all people to know the Savior, especially Jewish people; teaching the Jewish roots of the Christian Faith; and reconciling Christians to one another. His hobbies include doing puzzles and playing chess.
Jim was born and raised in Beaver County. He graduated from Hopewell in 1982. While in high school he met his future wife Rhonda and they were married in 1984. They have three adult children and two grandchildren. Jim has since retired from working for Nova Chemical since 1995. His passion is outreach to the community and bringing prayer and the gospel to the least, last and the lost.
As a son of career missionaries, Jeremy was born and grew up in São Paulo, Brazil. He met his wife, Melissa, at Wheaton College and they were married in 2013. They returned to Brazil where Jeremy taught Secondary English and Bible at Pan American Christian Academy from 2014-2024. Jeremy and Melissa have four young boys who all enjoy a good adventure! Together the Davis family have adventured to Ambridge, where Jeremy is attending seminary with the goal of serving in full time parish ministry. Jeremy and his family enjoy reading, walking, gardening, playing outdoors, making music, singing, and learning together!
Stephanie was born and raised in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and began studying piano at age 8. She started singing and playing in church at a very young age. She spent 20 years on staff at St. Stephen's Church in Sewickley where she served in both Children's Ministries (8 years) & as their Contemporary Worship Leader (12 years.)
Stephanie has served as Prince of Peace's Music Minister since January of 2021 and counts herself blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community of fellow Believers.
Stephanie and her husband Michael have two adult children and 1 perfect granddaughter. Hobbies include cooking, travelling, relaxing on the beach and teaching piano lessons.
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Shelley Smith
Shelley Smith grew up in neighboring Moon Township. She received a BA degree from IUP and a Masters from the University of Cincinnati. Shelley is a retired Sgt with the North Fayette Police Department. Since retiring, she has become an active member at the Saturday night service, leads a small women’s bible study group and is the Vestry clerk.
Shelley and her husband, Jeff were married at Prince of Peace in 1991. They have 3 children and 2 grandchildren.
Shelley enjoys the beach, family, her golden retrievers, swimming, Pens hockey and attending Christian concerts.
