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Aaron Briggs

Aaron Briggs

Aaron, along with his wife Brittney and his daughter Madelyn, stared attending GVF in 2013 after moving to the area from New Jersey. Aaron works at the Limerick power plant and loves spending time with his family and loves to go running. In the past, he has led small groups and been involved in children's ministry. He has a passion for each individual at GVF to follow God wherever He leads.

Matt DeBlaay

Matt DeBlaay

Matt and his wife, Amie, have been members at GVF since 2016. They, along with their four kids (Brielle, Easton, Stella, and Rowan), enjoy camping, working together in their large vegetable garden, fishing, hiking, etc. Matt also enjoys watching his kids in various sports and activities they are involved in. As parents, Matt and Amie strive to train their children to love and obey God.

Matt was raised in a Christian home and trust in Christ at a young age. He has seen the Lord work in his life and give him a desire to walk in obedience and faithfulness to His Word. At GVF, Matt serves on the security team and hospitality. Outside of GVF, he enjoys hunting, fishing, playing soccer, remodeling, making his own venison jerky and eating ice cream!

Jeff Focht

Jeff Focht

Jeff, his wife Mary, and their two children (Alexandra and Daniel) have attended GVF since 2015 after moving back to the area from upstate New York. They enjoy playing games (especially soccer) and travelling. 

He was raised in a Christian home and made the decision to follow Jesus as Lord and Savior as a child. Then, his faith increased throughout college through the discipleship of InterVarsity. As an adult, Jeff has led in worship and children’s ministries; he also served as an elder at his previous church. 

Jeff works as a management consultant for North Highland, and in his free time he enjoys playing guitar.

Mark Forshaw

Mark Forshaw

Mark and his wife Susan have been attending GVF for 11 years. Through a church youth group, Mark saw the reality of Christ in other’s lives. At the age of 16, at summer camp, the gospel was presented and he repented, saying yes to Christ’s sacrifice on his behalf. Since then, Mark has been a missionary to Africa and worked in Christian international development around the globe. Mark met Susan, an Australian Occupational Therapist/Case Worker, at a church in London. Mark and Susan, along with their two kids (Eleanor and Thomas) partner with GVF in Bulgaria. Mark also volunteers with tear down team, welcome team and Kids of Grace. He has been an elder and small group leader previously.

Tim Gates

Tim Gates

Tim grew up as the son of a pastor and received Christ's forgiveness at a young age, but it was his involvement with the Penn State Navigators that matured his faith and instilled a conviction in the value of mentorship and one-on-one discipleship. It also is where he met his lovely bride Brianne, with whom they have two children: Micah and Evelyn.  After a stint in the world of television, he now works at a software company where he manages a team in client services. Tim has been a part of GVF since 2007, currently serving in the children's ministry, men's ministry, and Safe Families for Children outreach.  He has previously served on the missions leadership team and on the elder board from 2012-16.

ANDY STECKIEL

ANDY STECKIEL

Andy and his wife Marilyn have been attending GVF since 2011. Andy currently co-leads a men's discipleship group, and, in the past, has led small groups with his wife. He works at SEI Investments in Oaks as a product manager. Andy & Marilyn live in Collegeville with their 2 dogs, Sabi and Penny.

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