Calvary Bible Church Staff

Senior Pastor, Rev. Randal E. Pelton, Ph.D., D.Min., Th.M.,

I was born and raised in Weeks Mills, Maine and received Christ at an early age at Weeks Mills Baptist Church. God stirred me to teach the Scriptures during my first year in college through the prompting of my pastor. I transferred the following year to New Brunswick Bible Institute to begin my training for ministry. After graduating with their three-year diploma (1983), I enrolled at Washington Bible College to earn a bachelors degree (1984) so I could attend Dallas Theological Seminary (Master of Theology, 1989).

During my Dallas days, I attended Reinhardt Bible Church and served as a Bible teacher and later the director of the Inner City Bible Ministry that met in the second largest projects in Dallas called Roseland Homes. That is how I met my beautiful wife, Michele Miller, who was also attending RBC and serving in that ministry. Any young woman who would serve the Lord like that was serious about Him and His work. She is the most Spirit-sensitive person I know and God’s best gift to me. Michele and I were married in 1987 in her hometown of Charlotte, NC.

After graduating from DTS, Michele and I moved to Lanham, MD where I spent two years in administration, teaching, and coaching at WBC. God graciously allowed Michele and me to be shepherded and mentored by Dr. Jeff Watson at Grace Bible Church. I was ordained under the authority of GBC and soon convinced by my DTS preaching professor, Dr. John Reed, that I should enter pastoral ministry. Because I taught preaching classes at WBC, I began to sense a passion for helping train other expository preachers.

In August of 1991 Michele and I and our 9-month old daughter, Moriah, moved to Somerville, New Brunswick, Canada to begin pastoring The People’s Church with my former teacher, coach, and mentor, Rev. Bob McNutt. During those years God blessed Michele and me with two more children: Michael and Amanda. Those years created an increased passion for teaching the Bible and helping others to do so. I obtained additional training in Dr. Haddon Robinson’s first Doctor of Ministry class in Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and graduated in 1996.

After twelve years with the dear folks at The People’s Church, I accepted the Senior Pastor position at Calvary Bible Church in Mount Joy, PA in order to continue pastoring and studying at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. Our family arrived during in the fall of 2003. I cannot say enough good things about this faith-family. The Elders knew up front that my goals were to continue pastoring, teaching, studying, and training pastors as God gives opportunities. For years I enjoyed riding the train to take Ph.D. classes in Old Testament Hermeneutics and Bible Interpretation at WTS. I was a founding member and later president of the Evangelical Homiletics Society. I continue to enjoy teaching Advanced Homiletics to graduate students at Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School in Lancaster and their D.C. location, plus Doctor of Ministry students at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA. In the fall of 2017 I enrolled in LBC Capital’s Ph.D. program in Biblical Studies, completed all course work, passed qualifying exams, obtained candidate status, and am currently (2020) writing my dissertation on the Psalms. I am fortunate to have authored, A Preacher’s Manifesto (Amazon), and Preaching With Accuracy (Kregel). I produce one post per week on my blog, peltononpreaching.com. I enjoy daily walks with Michele, working out at Spooky Nook Sports, playing the cello, riding my Triumph Trophy with the Mild Hogs on our annual ride, tying and wearing bow ties, and visiting Dekken Boerboels in York, PA whenever I can see their magnificent South African Mastiffs.

Pastor of Discipleship, Rev. Jonathan S. Kauffman, M.A.B.S.

With the exception of a few years, all of my life has been spent here in Lancaster County, a place that has a dear place in my heart.  Though ministry wasn’t in my plans, my passion for it began in high school while counseling at Circle K Camp.  Watching the Lord work in the lives of students and having the opportunity to be a part of it was thrilling and has always been one of my life’s greatest joys.  After graduating from Donegal High School in 2002, I attended Word of Life Bible Institute, where I met Rebekah.  Then in the summer of 2006, I finished my bachelor’s at Lancaster Bible College, was hired by Calvary Bible Church, and got married!  Since then I’ve been fortunate enough to grow in my ministry experience here at CBC, earn a master’s degree from LBC’s Graduate School, and continue to serve the Lord faithfully along the way. 

Other than my love for Jesus and his church, my greatest joy is being married to my wonderful wife Rebekah.  Some of our favorite things to do together include working on projects around the house, watching some of our favorite shows (many of which are about houses!), and going to the beach.  We have 4 great kids, who make everything in life all the sweeter, and also have been burdened and blessed to serve as foster parents as the Lord has allowed.  Personally, some of favorite things to do include playing with the kids, anything Philly sports related, woodworking, growing and selling pumpkins, and “trying” to fix things around the house!

Director of Student Ministries, Landon Owen

Though I am a product of Cullman, Alabama, I've lived all across the state, spending many years in Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama. Since my parents are faithful Christians, I heard the gospel, accepted God's free gift of salvation, and allowed Him to transform my life at a young age. My love for ministry began in my teenage years amidst many mission trips, discipleship events, and worship leading. I graduated from the University of Mobile with a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies in 2023 and a Master of Science in Leadership and Communication in 2025. I have served as a Youth Pastor, Worship Pastor, and even the Coordinator of Student Activities for the University of Mobile. 

I am married to my wonderful wife, Michaella. We have a dog and two cats. I love all things Alabama football, music, and skiing. I am excited and humbled to have the opportunity to serve at Calvary Bible Church. To God be the glory!

Director of Worship, Jason Slobozien

I was born and raised in York, PA and grew up attending a Lutheran church in York.  I began a personal relationship with Jesus in high school as a result of hearing the Gospel through the ministry of Young Life, and began attending a United Methodist church in York.  After graduating from West York High School in 1994, I attended Penn State University, where I received bachelor's and master's degrees in Architectural Engineering and met my wife-to-be, Sarah.  Since graduation, I have worked as a structural engineer for various local firms, and am currently a Senior Project Manager with Providence Engineering, where I have been employed since 2008.

Sarah and I were married in 2001 in her hometown of Allentown, PA.  We have been blessed with three beautiful daughters - Hannah, Emily, and Julia - who attend the Donegal schools.  We enjoy beach and other vacations with extended family, watching our daughters' sporting events, band concerts, and dance recitals, and doing house and landscaping projects.  I also enjoy watching and playing sports (at least, I try to convince myself that I can still play); reading literary classics, Christian fiction, historical fiction, and biographies; and teaching private piano and French Horn lessons.

My formal musical training included seven years of piano lessons and eight years of French Horn lessons.  In high school, I was heavily involved with marching and symphonic bands, as well as various musical ensembles.  I first got involved in worship ministry at Penn State, by playing piano for my on-campus church.  With acoustic guitar-led worship music growing in popularity at the time, I decided to teach myself to play the guitar.  Eventually I began leading worship, and it was in these years that I developed a passion for seeing the Body of Christ lift up the name of the Lord corporately.  After college, I led worship for a newly-formed "contemporary" service at the Methodist church until Sarah and I got married.  We then began attending Community Bible Church in Marietta, where I served in various capacities over seventeen years, including leading worship for Sunday morning services, VBS and a young adult ministry.  I have also had the privilege of participating musically in weddings, funerals, and other community events.

I'm humbled to serve as Calvary's Director of Worship and look forward to seeing the Lord continue to build His church, locally and around the world.

Children’s Ministry Director, Lydia Brouillette

I was born and raised in a very small town in northern Wisconsin and grew up with an awesome christian family.  I accepted Christ as my savior at a young age and recommitted my life to Him as a teenager. It was during my later years in high school that I took several mission trips to Hungary, which stirred in my heart a desire for ministry and discipleship.  After high school, I attended a 1-year Christian gap year program called One Life in Northen PA.  I continued my education at Lancaster Bible College and majored in Youth Ministry because of my passion for discipling young people and seeing others grow in faith through relationship with believers. It was in college that I meet my future husband, Miles, and we got married after we graduated college in June of 2022. After we got married, I worked in a church as Student Ministry Coordinator until Miles and I made the move to Calvary Bible Church in February of 2023. We immediately felt welcomed in by the faith family and have loved being a part of CBC ever since. Miles and I welcomed our son Ezra in Dec of 2023, and we love living locally in Mount Joy! We enjoy getting outside, reading together and growing in relationships with other believers.

 I am excited and honored to be in a position here at CBC where I can serve children and families of this church and the community!

Administrative Assistant, Jill Beachy

Jill works in the office throughout the week to provide administrative support for the pastors, staff, and Faith-Family of Calvary Bible Church. If you have any questions or need assistance, Jill can be contacted in the office at 717-653-5857 or office@cbcmj.com.