Rev. Dr. Mark Prugh
Lead pastor
My primary responsibilities include preaching, prayer, offering leadership and vision casting to the church family and staff. My wife, Holly and I have been married for 28 years and have two great children: Bethany who is married to Steve and a school teacher in New Jersey; and Emily who is an office manager at a local business.
We are grandparents! Steve and Bethany had twins: Josiah Walter and Lilly Annabel. I am holding Josiah and Holly is holding Lilly in the picture! Just a few months ago, Bethany gave birth to Noah Tyler. He is such a good baby and gives lots of smiles.
Things I love to do? Sharing Jesus; helping others grow spiritually, landscaping, traveling, hanging out with Holly and friends.
Rev. Stephen
"Stretch" Dean
Pastor to students and their families
I have been the Youth Pastor @ ICN and leading Upward Sports here for the past 10 years. I grew up in Norristown, PA, so I was born an Eagles, Sixers, Flyers & Phillies Fan! My wife Jill & I have been ministering to teenagers and their families for the past 20 years. We have two daughters, ages 16 & 18, who have an intense love of the Lord! Jill and I are committed to sharing Real Love and The Truth of Jesus Christ in this safe place where teens and their families can be nurtured and led to become Christian leaders.
REV. Candy Nixon
Pastor children and their families
I serve at ICN as the Pastor to Children and their Families. I have been ministering to children and their families for the past 25 years in various settings. I also oversee the Congregational Health Team; a community outreach to Inglewood School called Embrace Inglewood; several of our adjunct ministries, and lead a Mom's support group for mothers with special need children through Joni and Friends of Greater Philadelphia. My husband, Eric, and I have been married for 22 years and have three wonderful children; Benjamin, Hannah and Daniel. I would describe myself like this: Wife, Mom of three, Daughter, Friend, kidsPastor, Teacher, Enjoy-er of the wonders of the moment, degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education, minor in Psychology, presently in the Nazarene Ministerial Preparation Program, so appreciative for God's strength and grace for each day.
REV. Jay Geistdorfer
Assistant to the pastor / Young Adult pastor
Christ has freed me! God has given us the gift of life and I work hard to praise Him everyday. I am currently working as the Assistant to the Pastor. This role is energizing and a blessing in my life. My passion is Young Adults, so we formed a Young Adult group, C.L.I.M.B. (Christ Lives In My Body). I enjoy engaging this age group and leading them to be the next generation of leaders of our church. My wife, Dorie, shares my passion to connect and lead Young Adults. We have been married for 15 wonderful years. We also have two children, Alex and Avery. Family is very important to me and this church has allowed me to invest and grow along side of them. We would love to get to know you better, check us out on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/102658807701
Ann Hanson
Director of worship & music ministries
I have been attending ICN for almost 20 years and have been a part of the music ministry here for all of those years. However, it was particularly exciting to hear God's call to come on staff as Director of Worship and Music. In 2008, after being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years, my girls (Becca, now graduating from high school and preparing to attend African Nazarene University in Kenya; and Kirsten, almost a senior at Christopher Dock) were headed off to high school. I began praying for new direction about how to spend my days with them both in school - and God began to open doors into a whole new level of ministry. I have no greater privilege than to lead in worship each Sunday!
I'm convinced that there is no greater joy than walking out a life fully surrendered to Christ in the company of other believers who long to take as many people to heaven with them as possible!