Meet the Staff

The staff and leadership at St. John's is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them. You can contact the church office at  office@stjohnsss.org.

Pastor Jim Bertoti

Senior Pastor

I have been the Senior Pastor at St John’s since February 2022.  I was previously the senior pastor at St Peter’s Reformed in Zelienople for 18 years.  Before that I was associate pastor at St John’s, serving as the Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries and Christian Education for 10 years.

Pastor Susan Weisman

Associate Pastor

Having been a member of St. John’s for over 40 years, I am extremely well-rooted. There is no more rewarding job than to serve the Lord by pouring my love and care into His people. I am honored to assist Pastor Jim in overseeing the spiritual needs of the church..

Kendra Bertoti

Children's Ministry Director

I am a very happy pastor’s wife, mother of two beautiful daughters, adopted mom to a terrific son, and a blessed Me-Maw to four wonderful grandbabies! God is good! As happy as I am when I am around my family, I

am very happy to help serve St. John’s with our Children’s Ministry and Christian Education. I have always loved working with children of all ages. I am a people-person and enjoy making everyone around me happy.

Marsha Bentz

Administrative Assistant

I have been an active member of St. John’s for over 25 years, serving on Consistory and Stephen Ministry. I graduated from Lancaster Bible College in 2012 with a Christian Life and Ministry degree, and a minor in professional counseling. I have been blessed with two children, a daughter-in-law, and five wonderful grandchildren.

Pam Van Luvanee

Bell Choir & Contemporary Worship Director

I am passionate about using music to glorify God and helping others to do the same. I have the joy and privilege of doing that as both the Director of Contemporary Worship (since 2013) and Bell Choir Director (since 2011) here at St. Johns. My husband and I have 2 sons, 2 daughter-in-laws and 2 grandchildren and we are so blessed to be able to share our love for the Lord (and all things creative) with all of them!

Phyllis Sands

Director of Music & Organist

I started picking out tunes on the piano at age 3. I accompanied singers by age 8 and played full church organ for a wedding at age 9. I have been writing songs since the age of 8. I have B.S. in Music Ed. from West Chester University, and a Master’s from University of The Arts. I started as the church organist/choir director at St John’s and left in 1982. Since then I have been organist and/or choir director at several churches in Berks and Lancaster County, before returning back home to St John’s in March 2023. I am thrilled to be able to work at St John’s and expand its music presence!

Diane Krueger

Children's Choir Director

I have been a lifelong member of St John’s. I was baptized, confirmed, and married at St John’s. I have been a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years and have directed the Children’s Choirs since 2003. Teaching children is one of my passions. They bring such joy to our lives. It is a true blessing to work with them.

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