Church Staff

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​We are pleased to serve you as your church staff.
Church Phone Number - 814-238-2422
Voicemail messages may be left after hours by entering the extension number when prompted

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Rev. Dean Lindsey, Senior Pastor and Head of Staff

Dean began his tenure as Sr. Pastor at State College Presbyterian Church in mid-September, 2013.   He previously served churches in Chicago, IL suburb, Clarendon Hills,  Salem, VA, Houston, TX, and Monroe, LA.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree (Summa Cum Laude) from Vanderbilt University in 1982, a Master of Divinity degree from Yale University in 1986, and his doctorate from Columbia Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2010.
Dean and his wife, Peggy, also an ordained Presbyterian minister, have three grown children, Caroline, an attorney in Chicago, David, currently in CT, and Julia, recently received her Ph.D from the University of  Michigan.  They are expecting their first two grandchildren in August and December 2021.

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Rev. Allison Maus, Associate Pastor in Campus and Young Adult Ministries (full time)
voicemail extension 209
allisonscpc@gmail.com

Allison began work with us August 2018 as Associate in Ministry for College-Age and Young Adult Ministries.  She was inspired to work with college students while serving as a Graduate Ministry Intern at Whitworth University in Spokane, WA.  She graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with a Master in Divinity with fieldwork in both a hospital setting, and as a Student Pastor at Beacon Church in Philadelphia leading people in faith, mission, art, and storytelling.  Here at SCPC she works with the Presbyterian Student Fellowship students on campus and supports Theology unTapped with Young Adults as well as the Spiritual Life Team. 
Allison was ordained as Associate Pastor at SCPC on June 27, 2021.

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Deannine Shipman, Director of Education and Program (full-time)
voicemail extension 213
deanninescpc@gmail.com

Deannine spent her childhood years in North Carolina, California, and Virginia, while her family moved around the country. She graduated from Presbyterian College in 1982 and received her MA from Columbia Theological Seminary in 1984. She worked in churches in South Carolina, Georgia, and Birmingham, AL before coming to SCPC in November 1997.
Her responsibilities include guidance and oversight of the education programs such as Sunday School, LOGOS, Childcare, Confirmation, and Adult Education.  Deannine works closely with our Stay and Play Director, Childcare Coordinator, and Kitchen Coordinators (for youth programs) on a weekly basis. Deannine participates in leading worship and especially enjoys doing the Children's Messages on Sunday mornings. She has three children, Abby and Joshua are Penn State graduates and now teachers, and Brittany is a recent graduate of Lesley University in Boston.

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Ned Wetherald, Director of Music Ministry (full time)
voicemail extension 208
nedscpc@gmail.com

Ned has served SCPC since 1994 after nine years of service at The Hagerstown, Maryland Presbyterian Church. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Church Music and Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. Ned is our organist, he directs or supervises all choirs and the handbell choir, works with the pastors in planning worship, and edits the PresbyPost — our monthly newsletter.
Ned and his wife, Karen, a musician and retired teacher, live in Bellefonte with their cats.

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Martha Trout, Membership and Program Associate (3/4 time)
voicemail extension 202
marthascpc@gmail.com

​Martha is a lifelong resident of State College and member of SCPC.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University.  After operating an Administrative Consulting business and managing a local independent psychologist's private practice for several years, she joined the SCPC staff in this position that was formed in 2003.
As Membership and Program Associate, Martha manages the membership arm of the church management system, the church website and the church's communication efforts.  She resources church programs with the development and publication of informational materials, and compiles the Annual Report of the Congregation.  She staffs the Membership Ministry Unit, facilitates the membership opportunities, and works closely with the Session, the Education Ministries, FISH and LOGOS.
She is an ordained Elder and has volunteered with LOGOS and FISH. Martha and husband Kerry live in State College with Henry the cat and have a daughter, Kristi, who resides in Massachusetts.
She is normally in the office from  9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday; 9:00 am - noon on Friday.

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Michelle Fortin, Financial Administrator (3/4 time)
voicemail extension 207
finadmscpc@gmail.com

Michelle was born and raised in Maine and went to college and graduate school in Maine.  She and her family came to State College several years ago for husband, Jeff's work. They have two daughters - Abby is a graduate of Penn State, now based in Charlston, SC, and Libby is a sophomore nursing student at Hartwick College and plays field hockey.  They live in State College with their 2 cats.
 Her normal office hours are 8:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday thru Friday.

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Anne Thomas, Assistant Financial Administrator(part time)
voicemail extension 207
annescpc@gmail.com

Anne grew up in Princeton, NJ.  She graduated from the University of Michigan with both a Bachelor's degree in Voice Performance and an MBA.  Because she was a Navy wife, she has lived extensively overseas as well as in various locations on the Eastern Seaboard.  She has two children, Hunter and Alexandra.
Anne's responsibilities include deposits, quarterly financial statements and managing the database for Safeguarding our Children and Youth at SCPC.

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Laura Green, Church Secretary (part time)
voicemail extension 201
officescpc@gmail.com
Laura began work with us in August 2021. She grew up in Huntingdon, PA and graduated from Huntingdon Area High School. She received her Bachelors degree from Liberty University's Online Campus (Lynchburg, VA) in Paralegal Studies in 2020. Her most recent work experience was as a legal assistant and office manager for a local attorney. Laura's husband, Terrance, is a physical education teacher and girl's basketball coach in the Penns Valley School District. They live in PA Furnace with their three children, Abby, 12; Timmy, 6; and Quinlynn, 6 months.
Laura's regular office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm.

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Laura Essinger-Hileman, Chrysalis Coordinator (LOGOS Middle School) (part time)
scpcchrysalis@gmail.com

Laura Essinger-Hileman took over the coordinating of the Chrysalis program (the middle school component of our mid-week LOGOS program for children and youth) in summer 2021.  Laura became a member of SCPC in 2008 while a college student and has been active here in college-age and young adult programs since then.  She is a teacher in the State College area and has been a Chrysalis leader for several years.

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Allyson Andrews, Childcare Coordinator (part-time)
childcarescpc@gmail.com

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Laura Steager, Stay and Play Director (3/4 time)
Stay and Play direct phone: 814-237-1154
814-238-2422 - voicemail extension 221
stayandplayscpc@gmail.com

Laura joined the SCPC staff on June 1, 2008. A native of Dubois, PA, she is a graduate of Muskingum College (a small Presbyterian College) in New Concord, OH. She then moved to State College where she volunteered at SCPC as a FISH leader. While she was working at The Meadows Psychiatric Center in the Children's Unit, she met her husband Bernie. They moved to Harrisburg, PA where she served on the Session of Faith Presbyterian Church, and was a member of the Education Committee for Presbytery, a Sr. High Youth Leader, a Sunday School teacher, Nursery Attendant and a Stephen Minister. While living in Harrisburg Laura also worked with the Learning and Sharing Center as a toddler room teacher and with Keystone Residence as the Behavior Specialist -- working with people who have developmental disabilities living in residential community homes. They returned to State College in 2004 and Laura has spent many hours volunteering with LOGOS, Sunday School and Summer Sunday School.
Laura came to our church through a family connection — her father is Al Wilson and her sister is former SCPC Associate in Ministry, Diana Malcom. Bernie and Laura live in Port Matilda. Their son, Ethan, is in the Marines

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Aida Pistone, Stay and Play Assistant Director (3/4 time)
Stay and Play direct phone: 814-237-1154
stayandplayassistantdirector@gmail.com

Aida has been working at Stay and Play for over 10 years.  She grew up and lives in State College and has a Bachelors degree in Child Development.  She lived in Puerto Rico and worked in a preschool there prior to returning to State College.  Aida has 2 daughters and  says "I love the children, the staff and being part of the Stay and Play Family.”

 

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 Mike and Amy Gordon, Kitchen Coordinators for FISH and LOGOS  (part time)
814-234-3564
scamygordon@aol.com

​Amy and Mike serve as the Kitchen Coordinators for LOGOS and FISH.  They organize menus and coordinate cooking crews, shop for food and help prepare meals.  If your youth has special dietary needs, you can contact them directly. Amy and Mike have lots of energy and knowledge and we are lucky to have them in this position!

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Todd Hockenberry, Building Manager/Head Custodian (full time)
bldgmgrscpc@gmail.com

Todd began work with us at the beginning of November 2018.  He was born and raised in Central PA and worked as a line clearance tree trimmer for 20 years until needing a change which took him into Facilities Maintenance.  He and his wife, Jill, live in Bellefonte. They have 3 adult daughters and 2 grandchildren.

Todd spends his free time watching Penn State or Pittsburgh sports.

Todd's normal hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm  Sunday- Thursday.

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​Lindsey Hockenberry, Assistant Custodian (part time)
 asstcustodianscpc@gmail.com

Lindsey began working at SCPC in February of 2021 after having some time off due to the pandemic. Before the pandemic Lindsey attended the Phlebotomy Institute of Central Pa where she became a phlebotomist and worked  at Biolife Plasma Center and then Geisinger. After some time off, she began working here with us and couldn't be happier. Lindsey grew up in Central PA with her mother, sister, and father (who you might be familiar with), Building Manager Todd Hockenberry. Lindsey lives with her fiancé, Mike, and they are expecting their first child, a son, in January 2022.

In her free time she enjoys going hiking, fishing, camping, and doing crafts. 

Lindsey's hours vary with the needs of the building.