Council
- Larry Young, President
- Keith Stoltzfus, Vice President
- Tom Olson, Treasurer
- Jennifer Risser, Secretary
- Adreinne Brenner
- Cindy Cooley
- Marc Gross
- Tom Gross
- Tom Keller
- Rochelle Nyman
- Jen Vanada
- Leslee Yoder
Our Staff
The Rev. Dr. Doug Johnson
Interim Pastor
Pastor Doug Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the State University of New York at Fredonia, a Master of Divinity degree, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, where he specialized in evangelism. His journey has taken him to various congregations, including St. John Lutheran Church in Victor, NY, and St. Paul Lutheran Churches in both Spring Grove and Hanover, PA. Additionally, he has held significant leadership roles, serving as Executive Vice President of Lutheran Social Services of South Central Pennsylvania and as President and CEO of Lutheran Services in Iowa.
Born and raised in Jamestown, NY, Pastor Johnson is married to Stephanie, who is dedicated to children’s ministries as the Director at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in York. They have a wonderful daughter, Katie, a grandson, and a playful cockapoo named Lucy.
Growing up in Maryland in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., I studied at Catholic University of America and at the University of Maryland, where I received my Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Collaborative Piano in 2007. Since then, I have been serving on the faculty of the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College as a staff pianist and vocal coach. In addition to my work at the college, professional pursuits have led to performances across the United States as well as in Europe, both as a pianist and conductor. My interests also include composing, editing, and writing about music. Working since 1995 in Lutheran congregations and Roman Catholic parishes, I find such a marvelous spiritual energy in churches as people share in the liturgy, prayers, and sacred music. I believe that a great deal of this energy informs my performing both in and outside the church. Music is also a passion for my wife, Leah, who is an opera singer, voice teacher, and musical entrepreneur. Our family includes two very energetic daughters, Aivleen and Veronica.
Dr. Scott Crowne
Music Director
Carol Krouse
Parish Secretary
Born in Altoona, I moved a few years later with my family to York. After graduating from William Penn High School, I was soon married to Ed Krouse, and we began raising a family of four children—two daughters and two sons. I now have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of whom I dearly love! My greatest joy is spending time with them. After working at S&H Green Stamp Store and a local credit union, I became employed as support staff at the office of the Lower Susquehanna Synod (ELCA), which is located in Harrisburg. The favorite part of my time there was working with the other dedicated synod staff, the pastors and volunteers on various synodical committees, and learning so much about the greater church. In 2012 I began serving as the administrative assistant at Christ Lutheran Church, which I had joined some years earlier. What I like most about my work is accomplishing daily tasks with very special people—volunteers and staff alike—who are dedicated, like to laugh, and love our God.
I grew up in the little town of Port Reading, New Jersey. After graduating from The College of New Jersey, I worked at Argyle Elementary School in Smyrna, Georgia, teaching second grade for five years. My husband and I then moved to York, where we raised our two children and where I began working at Christ Church in the late 1990s. My interests include ice hockey (I’m a big New York Rangers fan!), reading, gardening, and wine making. But I spend most of my time with family, especially my young grandson.
BethAnn Barbato
Director of Child Care
Phone: (717) 854-2239
Director of Christian Education
A lifelong “Yorker,” I previously worked several years at another nonprofit organization. In 2008 I became employed in the property department and now serve as the property manager. Married, I have two daughters and three grandchildren, and enjoy spending much of my free time with them. I also have a passion, namely, working out at the gym, while two other interests include slot-car racing and model trains. Besides my family, I have a “furever” friend, who goes by the name Bella—a black lab and doby mix.
Scott Albright
Maintenance
Eric R. D. Patches
Custodian
A lifelong Lutheran, I spent my growing up years in McSherrystown (1970-73) and in Mt. Wolf, PA, where I continue to live. Soon after graduating from Northeastern High School, I began working at Christ Church om 1989. In 2019, as the longest-tenured staff member, I celebrated—along with the rest of the congregation—the thirtieth anniversary of my employment! The favorite part of my job is greeting church members whenever they stop by the campus. My interests include playing bass in a string orchestra at a nearby church, watching classic comedy shows and films on television, surfing the internet, scanning picture slides, and telling jokes.
