Associate Pastor Search
Associate Pastor for Adult Faith Formation
Optional Links
- State College Presbyterian Church – The church website, with information on who we are, ministries, worship, programs, news, and more. – https://www.scpresby.org
- SCPC Youtube channel – The church’s Youtube channel where services are livestreamed and available for viewing. – https://www.youtube.com/@statecollegepresbyterian2132
- Huntington Presbytery – The website for Huntington Presbytery. – http://www.huntingdonpresbytery.com/
- Krislund Camp and Conference Center – The website for the camp and conference center supported by and serving Presbyteries in Central Pennsylvania. – https://krislund.org
- Happy Valley Adventure Bureau – The website for the Centre County visitors guide to events, activities, recreation and points-of-interest in the region. – https://happyvalley.com/
- The Pennsylvania State University – The website for PSU, the primary employer for the region. – https://www.psu.edu/
- Centre Region Parks and Recreation – The website with information on recreational opportunities offered by the CRPR, an agency of the Centre Region Council of Governments. – https://www.crpr.org/
- State College Area School District – The website for the school district serving State College and surrounding areas. – https://www.scasd.org/
- Penns Valley Area School District – The website for the school district serving Penns Valley and surrounding areas. – https://www.pennsvalley.org/
- Bellefonte Area School District – The website for the school district serving Bellefonte and surrounding areas. – https://www.basd.net/
Associate Pastor Nominating Committee Members
Katherine Allen
Katherine Allen and her husband, Richard Page and their family have been members of SCPC for nearly 30 years. She has served as a Deacon, an Elder, a member of the Adult Ed Committee and as chair of the Mission Ministry Unit. In 2014-15, she served on a previous Nominating Committee for the Associate Pastor of Youth and Mission. Their three now-grown children enjoyed LOGOS, Chrysalis and FISH as youth and she looks forward to helping find our church community’s next Associate Pastor.
Casey Behrer
Casey, along with her husband Allen and their four sons Cade, Camden, Channing and Corbin live in Spruce Creek on their family dairy farm, where she serves as office manager, parts runner and Chief Chaos Coordinator. As a teen, she served on the PNC of her home church and is looking forward to participating in the process again. She is an avid Philadelphia sports fan, and in her spare time enjoys camping and baking. Go Birds!
Rob Huffard
Rob and his wife, Wendy, have been members of SCPC since 1990. They have three grown children, Scott, Sarah and Andrew, who had been very active in all the youth programs growing up. Rob has served as a Deacon and as an elder. He participated in the Pastor Visioning Committee prior to our search for our current pastor, Scott Hoffman. He has previously been the head of the Spiritual Formation Unit of the church and participates actively in Men’s ministry. He has attended, and currently leads, the Men’s Covenant Group. He and his wife enjoy our three dogs and gardening.
Sharon Manno
Sharon has been a member of SCPC for many years. Over that time, she’s had the opportunity to serve as a Sunday School teacher, Deacon, and Elder. Currently, she assists with the mid-week Logos program, the CAYAM (College Age and Young Adult Ministry) Committee, and enjoys the
company of “Young at Heart” (the 55+ group). Married to Ken Manno and retired, she likes spending time with her family, enjoying the great outdoors, and trying new recipes. She feels it is a privilege to serve on the APNC committee and to feel the energy and commitment of other members in the process of matching the right candidate with SCPC.
Nick Moose
Nick was born and raised in State College and has been a part of this church his whole life. He was involved in LOGOS and FISH. He spent my summers at Krislund, where he met his wife Annie, who is now a member here. He is a graduate of Penn State (‘21) and works downtown at Harpers. Nick looks forward to growing in his faith and involvement within the church.
Michael Rothenberger
Mike Rothenberger grew up in the First Presbyterian church in Wilmington, Delaware, and has been a member of SCPC for the past five years. He is married to Danielle Rhubart, and together they have two daughters, Rachel (6) and Carolyn (2). Mike has been an active participant in the Monday men’s bible study since joining SCPC and is passionate about cultivating fellowship opportunities inside and outside of the church. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, bike riding, frisbee, and playing soccer with his daughters.
Keri Rounsville
Keri Rounsville grew up in northwestern Pennsylvania, graduated from The Pennsylvania State University and married her high school sweetheart, Jeff. They have two adult children: Jaxon (22) and Jillian (18). Keri has been a member of SCPC since 1998. Over the years Keri has volunteered with the Christmas Day dinner, as a Sunday school teacher, on FISH cooking crews, and in various positions with the LOGOS program, including nine years as the director. Keri is an early childhood educator at Hort Woods on the Penn State campus and enjoys spending time with her family, three dogs, and one cat.
