WHY ARE WE HERE?
Hanover Valley exists to assist people in knowing Jesus Christ, until there is a visible difference in their quality of life and in the community. We believe that the Gospel of Christ has a tremendous power to produce positive transformation spiritually, psychologically, socially, and culturally – first through ourselves and then through the community by word, deed, and community.
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What kind of church do we need to be to make a difference in Hanover? To help people know, love, and serve God through Jesus Christ? We are striving to be a church with an open door to those who seek Christ and a clear path for those who are journeying toward Him.
MEET OUR STAFF
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DREW DERRETH
PASTOR
Drew Derreth is a native of Baltimore, MD and a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (degree in mathematics) and Westminster Theological Seminary (graduate degree in theology and pastoral care). While in seminary, he was involved in the work of church planting in Bucks County, PA. Before coming to Hanover, he was the associate pastor for youth and family in a growing church in Baltimore for nine years seeking to develop disciples of Christ in and through the church. His wife, Becky, has roots in the Lancaster County area and is an accomplished fine artist. They have been married since 1986 and have 3 children: Tyler, Hannah, & Kate.
NOAH TRASK
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES
Noah Trask grew up in Hanover and is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College (B.A., Worship Arts & Biblical Studies). He has completed coursework at Westminster Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a masters degree at Covenant Theological Seminary (M.A.). Before coming to Hanover Valley, he served as the director of youth and young adults at a church in York, PA. His wife, Sarah, is also from Hanover and is a graduate of Millersville University (B.A., Social Work). They are high school sweethearts and have been married since 2016. They have two children, Norah and Paul.
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ELLIS LANKFORD
KIDS GROUP COORDINATOR (INTERIM)
Ellis grew up in Hanover and works full time with a local arborist while serving our youth and children in a part-time capacity. He is currently pursuing a degree at South African Theological Seminary (BTh). He enjoys brewing the perfect cup of coffee, studying theology and church history, and spending time with friends and family.
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SARAH TRASK
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & MERCY COORDINATOR
Sarah grew up in Hanover and works part-time as our administrative assistant while also volunteering as our mercy team coordinator. Her mercy work is greatly aided by her B.S. in Social Work which she earned from Millersville University. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and reading.
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OUR ELDERS
COLBY BREWER
GARY HARRITY (Emeritus)
BRUCE SCHWARZ
MINISTRY LEADERS
JESSICA STAUFFER
Music Director
STEPHEN LYNN
Website Administrator
SUSAN SCHWARZ
Children's Sunday School
STEVE KIRKPATRICK
Social Media
ANGELA BREWER
Kid's Group
