Life Chapel Staff
Pastor Brian and Jeannie Fisher
Lead Pastor & Children's Ministry Director
Pastor Brian began as the Lead Pastor of Life Chapel in July of 2019. His wife Jeannie works together with the women’s and children’s ministries. They met and graduated from Valley Forge Christian College. They have been married for 22 years and their greatest joys are their three children: Keith, Kyle and Katie.
Prior to coming to Life Chapel, Pastor Brian and Jeannie served 13 years as Student Ministry directors, and most recently served 10 years as Lead Pastors of New Life Assembly in Wrightstown, NJ. Pastor Brian has been an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God since May of 2000, and Jeannie has previously served our network as the NJ Girls Ministry/Mpact Director for 16 years.
They love spending time their family and trying out new restaurants. They enjoy getting to know others with a cup of coffee in hand. Pastor Brian is a big sports fan, loves golfing, and spending time with his family.
Jeannie loves serving alongside her husband and the rest of the staff. She has been leading the children’s ministry team since their family came to Life Chapel in July of 2019. Jeannie enjoys exercise, reading and being a “soccer mom” along with baseball, softball and gymnastics too!
Prior to coming to Life Chapel, Pastor Brian and Jeannie served 13 years as Student Ministry directors, and most recently served 10 years as Lead Pastors of New Life Assembly in Wrightstown, NJ. Pastor Brian has been an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God since May of 2000, and Jeannie has previously served our network as the NJ Girls Ministry/Mpact Director for 16 years.
They love spending time their family and trying out new restaurants. They enjoy getting to know others with a cup of coffee in hand. Pastor Brian is a big sports fan, loves golfing, and spending time with his family.
Jeannie loves serving alongside her husband and the rest of the staff. She has been leading the children’s ministry team since their family came to Life Chapel in July of 2019. Jeannie enjoys exercise, reading and being a “soccer mom” along with baseball, softball and gymnastics too!
Matt and Rebekah Burkey
Associate / Youth Pastor
Matt was born and raised in PA and graduated from Southeastern University in 2013, studying church and youth ministries. He is a Philadelphia sports fanatic, but hopes that nothing overshadows his passion to see both young and old grow into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Matt and his wife Rebekah got married and joined our staff in October 2016. Their son Austin was born August 2019 and their daughter Lila was born July 2021.
Gabriel and Sherilyn Vasquez
Worship Directors
Gabriel and Sherilyn got married in June 2023 and joined the Life Chapel staff in September. Born and raised in North Jersey, they met at the University of Valley Forge in Phoenixville, PA. Sherilyn leads the worship team as she sings and plays piano and guitar. Gabriel also plays multiple instruments while enjoying the behind-the-scenes production of music and media.
Kathy Duelly
Linda Liantonio
Ministry Assistant
Ministry Assistant
Leadership Team
Jerry Friedhoff
Elder
Ed Herrman
Deacon
Doug Houser
Elder
Patty Friedhoff
Trustee
Francis Penkethman
Elder
Rosemary Walz
Trustee
Tom Hassel
Deacon
