Our Staff

Rev. James Thomas
PastorJim is beginning his sixth year as pastor of RPPC, having joined us in August of 2018. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He entered full-time ministry as youth director at the First Presbyterian Church of Duluth, MN, then served as Associate Pastor at the Central Presbyterian Church of Downingtown, PA, followed by the Lewistown Presbyterian Church in central Pennsylvania where he was Head of Staff. Jim and his wife, Devon, live in Ridley Park.

Karyn Knox
Worship Director & SecretaryKaryn Knox graduated from Philadelphia College of Bible (now Cairn University) with Bachelor’s Degrees in Bible and Piano Performance. Karyn has worked in church music ever since graduation in 1983. She has also directed music for many theatre productions. Karyn enjoys the dual role at RPPC of music director and church secretary. She loves working with people and has a desire to help everyone feel connected to their church home. She has been at RPPC since 2012. Karyn and her husband, Dave live in New Jersey and have two grown children and 6 granddaughters.

Hannah Antrican
Christian Education DirectorHannah Antrican obtained a Master of Divinity at Corban University in Oregon. She then graduated with a Masters in Theological Studies from Princeton Seminary. As a recent hire of RPPC, she is passionate about empowering all ages to learn and teach the gospel together. She continues to do various work with Princeton Seminary, and hopes to continue her work at RPPC while earning a PhD in Practical Theology.

Kimberly Mohr
Communications CoordinatorKimberly is enthusiastic to join the Ridley Park Presbyterian Church as both a new member and as a part of the staff as Communications Coordinator! She is a mother of two girls, a special events planner for her business A Walk in the Park and a lover of nature. She is the sixth out of seven children in her family and loves to gather and celebrate in community with traditions new and old. Kim has her Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration from Rider University and is most often tending to her young family. She is honored to represent the church and our God in the highest way!

Sheila Schreffler
Financial Secretary
Dan Lunde
Worship Assistant
Erin Lunde
Soloist & Worship LeaderErin Lunde was brought up in a very musical family. She grew up singing in the church choir, school choirs and in various musical theater productions in the area. She has been a member of Ridley Park Presbyterian Church since she was young. After college she was hired as the church soloist. Since then, she met and recently married her loving husband, Dan, here at RPPC.

Beth Robinson
Nursery School Co-DirectorBeth is Co-Director of the Nursery School and teaches two Nursery Classes. Her daughter and two sons attended the Nursery School. She is an active member of the Ridley Park Presbyterian Church and can be seen at Vacation Bible School in the summer and serving on Church committees. She lives in Springfield with her husband Kevin and family. Beth is a Ridley grad and attended Towson State University as an undergrad and got her Masters Degree from West Chester.

Pat Kessler
Nursery School Co-DirectorPat has been Co-Director of the Nursery School for 11 years. She is currently in her 36th year on the staff. Her two grown sons attended the Nursery School and her husband Ken can also be seen around the school helping with repairs and projects as a member of the "Busy Bodies" men's group. She is an active Penn State Alumna and also has a Masters Degree from SUNY. She currently lives in Folsom.

Geoff Knoell
HANDBELL DIRECTORGeoff has been a member of Ridley Park Presbyterian Church since 1997. He has played in both the youth and adult bell choir in the church. After obtaining a Bacholer of Music degree from West Chester University in 2007, he became a general music teacher at Linwood Elementary School in the Chichester School District. He currently holds that position which includes directing the 4th grade handbell choir. In 2015, Geoffrey obtained his Masters of Music degree from WCU. Currently he is the director of the adult bell choir at the church called the Praise Ringers! He has held that position since 2018. He also plays drums for our praise team.
