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Meet Our Team

Meet The Leadership Team & Pastors at Damascus Road

Shared Senior Leadership & Teaching Team

At Damascus Road Community Church in Mount Airy, MD, leadership is shared by a team of two Executive Pastors and a Senior Executive Director who together carry vision, teaching, and organizational leadership.

Jason Earle, Senior Executive Director at Damascus Road Community Church in Mt. Airy, MD

Jason Earle

Senior Executive Director

Jason Earle, Senior Executive Director at Damascus Road Community Church loves his Eagles, Fly Eagles Fly
Faith Schiller, Executive Pastor of Teaching and Weekend Experience at Damascus Road Community Church

Faith Schiller

Executive Pastor of Teaching and Weekend Experience

Faith Schiller, Executive Team Member and Pastor at Damascus Road Community Church loves caring for her quite plant friends
Brian Kingrea, Executive Pastor of Community Life and Care at Damascus Road Community Church

Brian Kingrea

Executive Pastor of Community Life and Care

Brian Kingrea, Executive Pastor of Community Life and Care at Damascus Road Community Church love to go fishing in his free t
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Shared Leadership model

“We believe the Church thrives when everyone’s unique gifts are valued and shared.”

This model shapes our culture in meaningful ways. It keeps us collaborative rather than personality-driven, grounded rather than hierarchical, and aligned in both spiritual and operational leadership.

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Ministry Directors

Gary Chavez, Men's Director at Damascus Road Community Church leading faith-based fellowship for men

Gary Chavez

Men's Director
Gary Chavez, Men's Director at Damascus Road Community Church loves riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle
Katie Fay, Women's Director at Damascus Road, empowering women to grow in faith and community

Katie Fay

Women's Director
Katie Fay, Women's Director at Damascus Road love wearing her pink high heel shoes
Bryan Gerner, Youth and Young Adults Pastor at Damascus Road Community Church in Frederick County

Bryan Gerner

Young Adults and Youth Assistant Director / Youth and Young Adults Pastor
Bryan Gerner, Youth and Young Adults Pastor at Damascus Road Community Church love to rollerblade
Roger Record, Global Missions and Youth Pastor leading outreach and student ministries

Roger Record

Global Missions and Youth Director / Global Missions and Youth Pastor
Roger Record, Global Missions and Youth Pastor loves playing baseball with his youth ministry
Stephanie Earle, Children's Ministry Director providing a safe and fun environment for kids to learn about Jesus

Stephanie Earle

Children's Ministry
Stephanie Earle, Children's Ministry Director at Damascus Road Community Church loves to read in her free time
Melissa Valerio, Haven Director leading the inclusive special needs ministry at Damascus Road

Melissa Valerio

Haven Director
Melissa Valerio, Haven Director at Damascus Road Community Church loves to bake in her free time
Andy Knight, Worship Director leading uplifting praise and worship services in Mt. Airy

Andy Knight

Worship Director
Andy Knight, Worship Director at Damascus Road Community Church loves drinking his organic lemon ginger tea
Daniel Busche, Technical Director managing audio, lighting, and media production for Sunday services

Daniel Busche

Technical Director
Daniel Busche, Technical Director at Damascus Road Community Church love to play the drums in his spare time
Sherida Kernslong, Care Director providing support and prayer for the Damascus Road community

Sherida Kernslong

Care Director
Sherida Kernslong, Care Director at Damascus Road loves to pamper her herself at the nail salon Community Church love to
Kaity Van Riper, Local Missions Director coordinating community outreach and service in Mt. Airy

Kaity Van Riper

Local Missions Director
Kaity Van Riper, Local Missions Director at Damascus Road Community Church love a fresh hot cup of coffee to start the day
Darlene Knight, Guest & Facility Services Director ensuring a warm welcome at Damascus Road

Darlene Knight

Guest & Facility Services Director
Darlene Knight, Guest & Facility Services Director at Damascus Road Community Church loves her favorite squishy
Diane DeMember, Finance Director managing the financial stewardship of Damascus Road Community Church

Diane DeMember

Finance Director
Diane DeMember, Finance Director at Damascus Road Community Church loves being a new grandma
Maegan Clark, Children's Ministry Assistant Director supporting spiritual growth for kids and families

Maegen Clark

Children's Ministry
Assistant Director
Maegan Clark, Children's Ministry Assistant Director at Damascus Road Community Church loves baking
Joy Thompson, Communications Director managing church updates and community engagement

Joy Thompson

Communications Director
Joy Thompson, Communications Director at Damascus Road Community Church love her USA and Canadian roots
Luke Greffen, Technical Assistant Director assisting with church media and production

Luke Greffen

Technical Assistant Director
Luke Greffen, Technical Assistant Director at Damascus Road Community Church loves to jam out on his guitar

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Support Staff

Mary Gerner, Worship Coordinator at Damascus Road Community Church

Mary Gerner

Creative Producer
Mary Gerner, Worship Coordinator at Damascus Road Community Church loves her favorite drinks
Ann-Marie Miller, Children's Ministry Admin Assistant supporting kids' programs in Mt. Airy

Ann-Marie Miller

Children's Ministry Admin Assistant
Ann-Marie Miller, Children's Ministry Admin Assistant at Damascus Road Community Church loves to garden in her free time
Bryce Greene, Youth Ministry Coordinator helping middle and high school students grow in faith

Bryce Greene

Youth Ministry Coordinator
Bryce Greene, Youth Ministry Coordinator loves to hoop it up with his fellow students
Robin Nicholson, Global Missions and Youth support staff at Damascus Road Community Church

Robin Nicholson

Global Missions Administrative Assistant
Robin Nicholson, Global Missions and Youth support staff at Damascus Road loves food from all over the world
Michele Rennolds, Admin Assistant providing organizational support for Damascus Road ministries

Michele Rennolds

Youth and Central Services Admin Assistant
Michele Rennolds, Admin Assistant love a fresh hot cup of joe to keep her going
Katie Fay, Women's Director at Damascus Road, empowering women to grow in faith and community

Katie Fay

Women's Ministry

Katie Fay, Women's Director at Damascus Road, empowering women to grow in faith and community
Bryan Gerner, Youth and Young Adults Pastor at Damascus Road Community Church in Frederick County

Bryan Gerner

Young Adults and
Youth Assistant Director

Bryan Gerner, Youth and Young Adults Pastor at Damascus Road Community Church in Frederick County
Roger Record, Global Missions and Youth Pastor leading outreach and student ministries

Roger Record

Global Missions and Youth

Roger Record, Global Missions and Youth Pastor leading outreach and student ministries

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Elders

Blake Dunlevy

Lead Elder / Elder Oversight Team / Teaching Elder

Brian Deyaert

Elder / Elder Oversight Team

Glenn Vonk

Elder / Elder Oversight Team

Eric Closs

Elder / Elder Oversight Team

Michelle Rader

Teaching Elder / Elder Oversight Team / Pastor

Glynn Thompson

Elder / Elder Oversight Team

Jon Conlon

Elder / Elder Oversight Team

Amanda Morgan

Elder

Roger Record

Elder

Bryan Gerner

Elder

Faith Schiller

Elder

Jason Earle

Elder

Brian Kingrea

Elder

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Trustees

Mark Renn

Chair

James Veres

Vice Chair

Debbie Lawrence

Secretary

Jason Earle

 Treasurer

Dave Crow

Financial Oversight Committee (FOC) Chair

Lori Ermi

Human Capital Committee (HCC) Chair

Matt Holbrook

Development Team Chair

Tracey Miller

Member

Peter Cha

Member

Derek Benjamin

Member

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Office Hours

Tue – Thur: 10 am – 2 pm

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Sunday Service Hours
8:30 am – 9:30 am
10:00 am – 11:00 am
11:30 am – 12:30 pm​

Find Us

Damascus Road Community Church

12826 Old National Pike

Mt. Airy, MD 21771

Call Us

Main Line:
301-829-3722

 

After-hours emergency on-call:

800-645-0161

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