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KMPC Staff
Will
Kearns
Long Term Interim Pastor
Pastor Kearns earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Religion
at Grove City College, Grove City, PA and a Master of Divinity degree
in Biblical Theology from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. God called
him to ministry as a student in Jr. High School. He was ordained in
1968, served as an installed pastor for 30 years and an Intentional
Interim Pastor for 13 years after receiving God's call to this new ministry.
For three months in 2008 he was retired. Will has served 8 churches
as an Interim Pastor. He loves the dynamics and challenges of the Interim
Ministry. Will and Maureen met at church camp where Will was third cook
for the summer. After two weeks they were planning their wedding and
have been married for 46 years. They have two children and two granddaughters.
Pastor Kearns and Maureen are so pleased to be here to serve the Lord
with the folks at KMPC.
Kevin
Ireland
Youth Director
Kevin earned a bachelor's degree in Youth Ministry from Eastern University
in St Davids, PA and has been serving in youth ministries since 2000.
He's an avid comic book reader, movie watcher, and a so-so pinball
player. Kevin is married to his high school sweetheart, Tina. Kevin's
passion is to introduce young people to the love of God in Jesus Christ,
to build people in faith and teach people about the freedom of following
Christ. He has been serving as youth director at KMPC since 2004.
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Barry Campbell
Administrative Assistant
Barry earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Ohio State University, and a Masters in Business Management from Pace University. He retired from AT&T Public Relations after 24 years of service, and then retired again in 2005 from Somerset County Technology Institute where he was the Computer Technology Coordinator. Barry came to KMPC in August, 2008. He’s an avid amateur radio operator, as is his wife Sandra. Barry also holds a private pilot license and is a classical music fan.
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Ed Newton
Organist, Chancel Choir Director
Ed earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Performance and Music Education from Mars Hill College in Western North Carolina and has taken graduate courses at West Chester State University and Westminster Choir College.
In addition to his role at Kirkpatrick, Ed teaches music at Parkway School in Mt. Laurel, NJ. In his free time, he is learning to play The Great Highland Scottish Bagpipes. Ed lives in New hope, PA with his two cats, Oscar and Samson.
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Jim Hawthorne
Worship Band Director
Jim earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from the College of New Jersey in 1999. He taught music education to students in grades K-4 for several years.
He loves professional football, reading and science fiction. He and his wife, Michelle, have one daughter. For the music that is presented weekly, he hopes that it stirs the heart, uplifts the spirit and prepares the mind of those in the congregation to receive God’s Word.
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Jennifer Bacorn
Children's Ministry Director
Jennifer attended SUNY Cortland and The University of Utah. In 2009, she and a friend started a chapter of the international organization, Girls on the Run in East Amwell. That experience combined with her faith has led her to this chapter in her life. It is her hope that she can encourage kids to learn more about having a personal relationship with Jesus through the 2KC group, weekly worship and Sunday School programs at Kirkpatrick church.
Jennifer and her husband, Barry, have three beautiful children. They live in Ringoes, NJ and have lived in Hunterdon County most of their lives.
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