Wally Fleming

Lead Pastor

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I feel privileged to serve as a pastor and find many aspects of my vocation to be a delight.  Of course, as a pastor, I have the opportunity to meet many people, hear their stories, and watch the ways in which God’s grace touches their lives.  I am fortunate to share with them some of life’s significant moments, be it a wedding day, the birth of a child, or the death of a dearly loved family member.  And, of course, I have the honor of opening the Word of God and exploring its incredible message.  Every week is different, every new day filled with reminders of our Father’s love!

What is your pet peeve?

Cashiers who don’t say anything or make eye contact as they hand you your receipt and change. I’m not demanding warm hospitality, but I do appreciate civility!

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

I don’t blast music from my desk at Pearce, but I do like to crank it up when I am driving. One of my favorites at high volume is”Run-Around” by Blues Traveler. (I enjoy John Popper’s harmonica playing!) I have long enjoyed Moody Blues and have recently discovered Mumford and Sons. But my tastes are pretty diverse in music and some good Argentinian folk music or even the Brandenburg Concertos may be heard as I drive by.

What is your favorite comfort food?

Life is good when I’m sipping a Starbuck’s Caramel Macchiato (skinny, decafe, and iced in warm weather!), enjoying hot wings at Buffalo Wild Wings, or picking up a Joey Bag of Donutes Burrito at Moe’s.

Mike Kuhlkin

Pastor of Student Ministries

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I love the fact that every day is different. I come in, in the morning and have a basic idea of what I’m going to be doing but who knows if that’s really how the day is going to work out. Some day’s I’m setting up mission trips to Europe and the next day I’m teaching a Sportsmen Education Class. I love that I get to be with teens, I enjoy training volunteers, and I love watching as people grow in their walks with Christ.

What is your pet peeve?

Slow drivers – I am generally a patient man, but I am also a huge NASCAR fan, so if you see me in your rear view mirror, it’s not that I’m tailgating, I am just drafting.

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

Anything Country! Right now it’s likely Jamey Johnson, Eric Church, Johnny Cash, or Hank Williams Jr.

What is your favorite comfort food?

Peanut Butter Cup Sundaes from Friendly’s. If you have some free time I’m always available. Give me a ring and we’ll head over to a Friendly’s near you.

Tim Lambert

Director of Music and Celebratory Arts

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I am a music nerd. Therefore, my favorite aspects of working at Pearce usually have to do with arranging music for Sunday services and special holiday services. I thank the Lord that He’s given us all the ability to take sounds and form them into melodies and rhythms that communicate our love for the Creator. I also enjoy people and food—put the two together and you’ve got a wonderful conversation while eating a garbage plate!

What is your pet peeve?

Inaccessible music – it has to have a rhythm and a melody – otherwise you may be taking yourself to seriously. (Come on now, John Cage).

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

“Brother Moon” by Gungor – I really love that whole album [Ghosts Upon the Earth] – check it out!

What is your favorite comfort food?

Chicken and Biscuits (made with 7-up) – I’ll tell you about it sometime.

Honna Lusk

Church Administrator

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I love the people I work with and also the fact that my role here enables me to be more involved and get to know more people within the Pearce community.

What is your pet peeve?

Red lights; when I turn the radio on and only get the last two seconds of a song I love; Also, when I say “Guess What?!” and, immediately, somebody actually guesses correctly. It totally diminishes my excitement factor.

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

Anything country.. minus the sad, sappy stuff. I also try to refrain from the blasting.

What is your favorite comfort food?

Oh boy, that’s a tough one… well, there’s coffee, chocolate, celery & chicken wing dip, venison… I can’t decide which one takes the cake. And, hey, there’s another one! Only if it’s ice cream cake, though.

Lydia Monroe

P4K Executive Director

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I love watching the staff love the children! With so many families in and out of the building during each day, it is hard for me to personally know all of them but when I walk through the hallways and see/hear the children and staff together and know that the children are loved and cared for so well by our staff, it is extremely satisfying and gives me a passion for this ministry. I also, believe it or not, really enjoy the administrative aspects of my job which, because we are licensed by the state of New York, are many!

What is your pet peeve?

Being late

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

Chis Tomlin worship music / James Taylor

What is your favorite comfort food?

Chocolate…anything chocolate!

Kathy Petteys

Pastor of Children and Families

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The kids @ Pearce. Watching the kids up front during children’s moments and the times they sing. Working and journeying with the staff and team (pastoral and children volunteers) @ Pearce.

What is your pet peeve?

To have the seam of my socks fall underneath my toes; that’s why I buy socks where the seams are across the top of the toes.

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

He (Jesus) Knows My Name.

What is your favorite comfort food?

Anything but Veggies.

Harold Scott

Pastor of Community Care

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My greatest satisfaction in ministry comes from walking alongside people on their personal journeys. Sometimes this is during a time of joy like a baby baptism or a wedding. Other times, it involves sharing the compassion of Jesus with a person in grief or someone who is walking through a difficult valley experience.

What is your pet peeve?

People who text and use their cell phones while driving.

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

The hymn, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” is a favorite song that I’d like to blast from my desk every morning! This great hymn was published in 1923 by Thomas Chisholm and made popular by George Beverly Shea at Billy Graham Crusades in 1945.

What is your favorite comfort food?

Raspberry pie with vanilla ice cream!

Bob Antes

Facility Director

When a job can be done well.

What is your pet peeve?

When people don’t respect that we are all God’s creatures

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

Tom Petty, Don’t back down

What is your favorite comfort food?

My favorite comfort food is Peanut Butter and Jelly

Kim Brittin

Assistant to the Administrator

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Coordinating all the logistics for various events that take place at Pearce and working with the staff and pastors. They are all such great people with hearts for God and His people.

What is your pet peeve?

When you find a really cute piece of clothing on the rack and they have like twenty in size XS, two in size 3X, and not a single one in your size.

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

I don’t think I can choose just one. It depends on the day and what I am doing. I like music from Steven Curtis Chapman, Nicole Nordeman, Brandon Heath, Sarah McLachlan, Coldplay, & Sara Bareilles… and the list continues.

What is your favorite comfort food?

Chocolate…definitely anything chocolate, but on those rainy or gloomy days, nothing beats a warm bowl of tomato soup with oyster crackers.

Jessica Chapin

Bookkeeper

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My favorite aspect of the job is working in an environment where I know that my heart is being enriched. I love working in the office setting where you are able to help and support your neighbor. Everyday you walk into the office brings a new adventure, and how can you not like Pastor Wally’s whistling or listening to  Tim practice music in his office!

What is your pet peeve?

I admit my pet peeve is people who drive too slow, or pull out in front of you, or don’t use their turn signal. Anything to do with driving!

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

Good Morning- Mandisa

But I also listen to anything country!

What is your favorite comfort food?

Going to Starbucks and getting a frappe or a chai, or I would have to say a chicken chipotle bowl would do the trick.

Nancy Drew

Reception Desk Coordinator

The people interaction; especially the children for “out of the mouths of babes………” Everyday is different and this job touches on so many different aspects of what goes on in the building.

What is your pet peeve?

Rude behavior toward other people.

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

I don’t like blasting music. I do enjoy listening to soothing piano music and often listen to David Anderson, Charlie Sneller or Stan Whitmire cds.

What is your favorite comfort food?

Chocolate and most carbohydrates!

Elissa Finger

Church Office Secretary

I am thoroughly enjoying the people I work with and love that I can check off a “To Do” list each day.

What is your pet peeve?

Wonky shopping cart wheels; I always seem to pick the wrong cart!

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

Am I allowed to do that?I appreciate a wide variety of music:  jazz, rock, rap, show-tunes, folk, you name it.  I would definitely find it hard to pin down a favorite song, even on a given day.  But here are a few on the current rotation:  Ho Hey by the Lumineers, The Perfect Space by the Avett Brothers, All This Beauty by the Weepies and The Show by Lenka.

What is your favorite comfort food?

Cape Cod potato chips

Brian Fox

Maintenance Staff

Helping Ministries and special events with continued success; appreciate a great staff.

What is your pet peeve?

None I can think of!

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

My two passions or hobbies include reading and music. I have countless favorite songs, but any song from Roy Orbison (1960′s) would be my choice.

What is your favorite comfort food?

Pizza

Joan Goulart

Receptionist

John “Omar” Harriff

Maintenance Staff

Jim and Susan Heeks

Food Service

This job is a nice balance of Ministry, service and employment.

What is your pet peeve?

Having to do things over again!

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

There are so many- the most recent one is a You Tube acoustic version of the Beatles song “In my Life”.

What is your favorite comfort food?

That’s easy- a good southern version of Fried Chicken!

Debbie Manley

Maintenance Staff

Helping others is my biggest satisfaction of my job. I am happiest when I am with my son or at Pearce with my Pearce family.

What is your pet peeve?

People who ram shopping carts into your ankles when there is more than enough room.

What is your favorite music to blast from your desk?

Yanni, Barbara Streisand, and John Berry’s music from out of Africa

What is your favorite comfort food?

Chicken French or good cheesecake

Kim Mantegna

Director of Communication

I love being creative and I enjoy the people I work with

What is your pet peeve?

Commercials

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

“Good Morning” by Mandisa

What is your favorite comfort food?

home-made mac & cheese

Rudy McManus

Maintenance Staff

Ryan Palma

Graphic Designer

Using my God-given talents for Him, and that no 2 days are the same here at Pearce.

What is your pet peeve?

Not using turn signals.

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

“The Man Comes Around” by Johnny Cash, “Mountain of God” by Third Day, Lecrae, and a song by Band of Horses

What is your favorite comfort food?

Common Grounds Coffee, Itacate Mexican Restaurant in North Chili, and Pastor Kathy’s Strawberry-Rhubarb pie.

Bill Roushey

Maintenance Staff

Mentoring Others

What is your pet peeve?

People in the checkout line who count their change one by one

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

Up to the Mountain – by Crystal Barversock

What is your favorite comfort food?

Meat and Ice Cream

Jay Stephenson

Web Master/Administrative Assistant

The relationships with the other people on staff and the environment

What is your pet peeve?

Slow drivers

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

Tonight – Toby Mac Dubbed & Freq’d

What is your favorite comfort food?

Pizza

Bob Trost

Maintenance Staff

Helping people on Thursdays and Sunday mornings and doing the enzymes once a month.

What is your pet peeve?

When people don’t get along

What is your favorite song to blast from your desk?

Bluegrass on Sirius XM radio

What is your favorite comfort food?

Schaller’s hamburgers