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Our Staff
The Rev. Dr. Dennis S. Ritter
President/CEO
Employment
- President/CEO, Lutheran Congregational Services, Inc., Allentown, PA, 2004 –
- Sr. Pastor, St. John Lutheran Church, Kutztown, PA, 1990-2004
- Pastor, Arndt’s Lutheran Church, Easton, PA 1977-1990
Education
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Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA; took courses toward a Master in Public Administration, 1998-2000.
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Drew Theological School, Madison, NJ; Doctor of Ministry, 1984
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Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Master of Divinity, 1977
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Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Activities and Affiliations
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ALDE (Association of Lutheran Development Executives), 1994-2000, 2004-
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School Director, Kutztown Area School District, Kutztown, PA; 2000-
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Director, Berks County Intermediate Unit, Reading, PA; 2000-
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Dean, East Berks Mission District, 1996-1999
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Secretary, Bethlehem-Easton Mission District, 1984-1990
Katherine M. Reyher
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Administrative Assistant LCS for 18 years
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Wife of 32 years, mother of 2 grown children, grandmother of two little girls
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Member of St. Peter’s, Hanover for 45 years. Vice President of Council, VBS teacher, lector, greeter, member of Christian Ed committee and Kitchen Ministry.
- Member of Planning Committee/Treasurer of NE/SE PA Parish Secretaries Seminar for 8 years.
Rev. Kerry W. Smart
Coordinator of Congregational Services
Employment
- Coordinator of Congregational Services, Lutheran Congregational Services, 2005-.
- Pastor, St. Peter’s UCC, Fleetwood PA, 1994-2005.
- Pastor, White Deer Charge UCC, West Milton PA, 1985-1993.
- Assistant Pastor, St. John’s UCC, Newark OH, 1982-1985.
- Intern Pastor, Union Congregational Church UCC, Crested Butte CO, 1980-1981.
Education
- Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis MO, MDiv 1982.
- University of Missouri, Columbia MO, BA 1977.
Activities and Affiliations
- Member of Huffs Union Church (Shared Ministry), Huffs Church, PA, 2005-.
- Worship Mission Team, Pennsylvania Southeast Conference UCC, 2004-2006.
- Phoebe Ministries, Church Relations Committee, 1999-2005.
- Phoebe Ministries, Board of Trustees, 1997-2005.
- UCC General Synod Delegate, 1997 and 1999.
- Conference Consistory, Pennsylvania Southeast Conference UCC, 1999-2003.
Ruth Doty
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Coordinator
Employment
- Lutheran Congregational Services, since April 2005.
- Stated Supply Pastor at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Cementon since January, 2006.
- Oncall responder for Crisis Care Network.
- Associate Director of Family and Counseling Services of the Lehigh Valley (Now Family Answers) 1999-2003. Therapist and Family Life Educator 1990 – 2003.
- Therapist at The Church Renewal Center, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, 1994-1997.
Education
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialization in critical incident response and family life education.
- Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (MDiv)
- Purdue University (MS)
- Valparaiso University (BA)
Activities and Affiliations
- Member of the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Emmaus. Participated in and helped to lead congregation’s teen summer workcamp, Project Help, for over 10 years.
- Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy since 1973.
- Member of the National Council on Family Relations since 1971.
- Member of Pennsylvania VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster)
- Member of AAUW since 1978.
- Member of founding Board of Directors for Safeplace, Inc., a shelter for victims of domestic violence, 1978-1984.
- Member of Northwest Alabama Reading Aides, Inc. an adult literacy program, 1976-1984. President of founding Board of Directors.
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