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Our Governing Elders
Harmon and his wife, Joanne, were led to Bible Fellowship Church 21 years ago. Harmon is currently serving his second term as an elder. While reading the Gospel of John, God prompted Harmon to kneel and accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior 45 years ago at the age of 30. At Bible Fellowship Church, Harmon has been involved in many ministries over the years, faithfully blessing the body through exhortation, service and teaching the Word of God. As a strong supporter of Christian Education, Harmon also served on the board for the Lower Bucks Christian Academy.
Harmon is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Bible’s Evening Bible School. He has worked in commercial sales for 57 years. Harmon and Joanne live in Lower Makefield. They have been blessed with 7 children and 22 grandchildren. Their life verse is Psalm 48:14, “For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our God even unto death.”
Paul and his wife, Carol, have been attending Bible Fellowship Church since 1988 and he is currently serving his second term as an elder. Paul grew up in a Christian home but it was not until 1979 that he committed his life to the Lord. After Paul allowed God to take charge of his life, God began to reshape his priorities, strengthen his family life, and instill a renewed desire for prayer, Bible study and Christian fellowship. Paul is excited by the many opportunities at Bible Fellowship to serve and to grow spiritually. Paul previously served as a deacon for 11 years and is currently leading an inductive Bible study and co-leading a men’s DNA group.
Paul retired from Johnson & Johnson after 26 years and has established a part-time consulting business for medical device manufacturers. Paul and Carol live in Washington Crossing, PA and have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. His hobbies include woodworking and trying to keep up with his very active grandchildren.
Steve has been attending Bible Fellowship Church for 7 years and has just begun his first term as an elder. God applied the saving grace of His Son to Steve when he was a child through the means of his parents’ testimony and witness. At Bible Fellowship, Steve has been active in teaching adult discipleship classes and is currently a Care Ring leader. Steve believes strongly that the local church is God’s instrument for spreading His glory and the gospel in the world.
Steve attended Philadelphia Biblical University and majored in business administration and Bible. He owns and operates a State Farm Agency in Villanova, PA. He and his wife, Dana, live in Morrisville and have three boys, Luke (4), Ryan (2), and Trey (born in June).
John began attending Bible Fellowship Church in 2000 and is currently serving his first term as an elder. John grew up in a Christian home and gave his life to the Lord at the age of 15. At Bible Fellowship, John joined the Finance Team in 2009 and became chairman in 2011. Because small groups are important to John in helping him grow spiritually and stay connected with others in the church body, he attends a men’s DNA group and leads a Care Ring with his wife, Barbara. A mission trip to Rwanda in 2009 with his wife was one of the most significant experiences in his life and has had a profound impact on his walk with the Lord.
John graduated from Penn State University with an accounting degree and from Lehigh University with an MBA. John is a Registered Investment Adviser, Financial Planner and Certified Public Accountant for his own firm in Lower Makefield. John and Barbara along with his step-son, Nickolaus von Dohlen, also reside in his hometown of Lower Makefield.
Joe and Darlene, his wife of 48 years, are charter members of Bible Fellowship Church and were involved in the planting of our church in 1981. He is currently serving his second term as an elder. Joe came to know the Lord at age 17. Throughout his time at Bible Fellowship Church, he has served as an elder and as a deacon, has taught Sunday school and led youth groups. In addition, Joe headed the design and construction team for Bible Fellowship’s present building.
Joe received a degree in mechanical industrial engineering from Drexel University and an MBA from Rider University. Joe retired from a large New Jersey utility after 35 years and is currently working part time at ACT Engineering, a small engineering firm in Robbinsville, NJ. Joe and Darlene live in Lambertville, NJ, have 3 married children and enjoy participating in their 10 grandchildren’s lives.
Warren and his wife, Sandy, have been attending Bible Fellowship Church since the spring of 2002 and he is currently serving his second term as an elder. Warren gave his life to the Lord at the age of 13. He has served as a teacher for adult discipleship classes and currently serves on the Adult Discipleship Ministry Team in helping develop the vision for Biblical community within the church. In addition, Warren and Sandy lead a Care Ring for young married couples.
Warren is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the State of PA. He holds a masters degree in counseling from Liberty University and a doctorate in counseling and religion from Bethany Divinity College and Seminary. Warren has worked with adolescents, families, couples and adults since 1979. At his former church, Langhorne Terrace Baptist, he served as Minister of Congregational Care and Counseling for 17 years, as well as Minister of Students and Families for 6 years. He established a private practice in 2001 and is on staff at Ganey Counseling and Consultation in Newtown, PA. Warren and Sandy have been married for 33 years, have two adult children, and reside in Levittown, PA.
John and his family have been attending Bible Fellowship Church for 6 years and he has just begun his first term as an elder. After years of attending church, John was led to Bible Fellowship where he clearly heard the truth of the gospel. Jesus came into his heart and life and changed both completely and permanently. John is a mentor at Bible Fellowship as well as a Care Ring leader. He has a heart for missions and has hosted missionaries, served in Kensington, and traveled to Hong Kong to work with youth. John has a passion for studying the Word of God, loves the Lord, and feels especially blessed to be a servant in this body of believers.
John attended Drexel University and studied engineering. He is the Vice President of Equipment for a major construction materials supplier in Northern New Jersey. John and his wife, Susan, have just celebrated their 30th anniversary and have two children, Brittany (24) and Hunter (20). The Selmans have resided in Langhorne, PA for 30 years.
Bob Travis began serving as Lead Pastor of Bible Fellowship in August 2008, where his visionary leadership is helping equip the church to effectively carry out the Great Commission. His desire is to build a church that is passionate about seeing lives changed as people come to know Jesus Christ and grow in their relationship with him. His philosophy of ministry is based on the foundational principles that biblical teaching is critical to the spiritual life and health of the church, and that ministry without prayer will have little eternal significance. His vision for BFC includes building strong community within the church family that promotes growth in Christ.
He also desires to help mobilize the church to engage both its community and the world with the gospel of Christ. Bob provides leadership to the elders and staff in the development and implementation of the church’s vision, strategic plan and ministry plans. He also oversees the worship and preaching ministries and shares in the pulpit responsibilities on a regular basis.
Bob is a graduate of Penn State and enjoyed a successful 9-year career in marketing before making the decision to go into full-time ministry. After earning a Master of Theology in Pastoral Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary, he served on the pastoral staff of two other churches before coming to Bible Fellowship. Bob and his wife, Janet, reside in Yardley with their three sons.
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