The Baptist Church of West Chester
221 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: (610) 696-7466

Church Office Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Daniel  A. MacDonald, Interim Pastor
pastor@bcwc.org

Anita Uhl, Office Administrator
E-mail: secretary@bcwc.org

Staff

Caron Cramer, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, youthdir@bcwc.org

Victoria Shaffer, Director of Children and Family Ministries, children.familydir@bcwc.org

Ryan and Emily Jeffries, Directors of the Worship Team, worshipteam@bcwc.org

Ann Supplee, Organist

Anita Uhl, Office Administrator, secretary@bcwc.org

Lynda Trout, Custodian

Pastor Dan, Interim Pastor

Pastor Dan was called as the Interim Pastor of the church in January, 2010.  He has had vast experiences as a pastor, hospital chaplain, interim pastor, and served as the interim Executive Minister for the American Baptist Churches of PA & DE. 

He holds the Doctor of Ministry degree from Eastern Baptist (Palmer) Seminary; two theological degrees from Northern Baptist Seminary; and an undergraduate degree from the University of Akron.  He has been ministering in this region for over 35 years. 

His wife Sue has been president of this Baptist Region, and serves as coordinator of the regional biennial conventions.  Sue is a noted speaker for women's conferences and retreats. 

The MacDonalds have lived in the Lancaster area since retirement from Calvary Baptist Church of Newark, DE in 1999.

Caron Cramer, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Caron Cramer is our youth and young adult ministries director. She is a certified health and physical education teacher and has her coaching certificate. Caron has taught and coached field hockey and lacrosse at Widener University, Unionville High School, and is currently teaching 3 year olds at a Christian preschool.

While attending West Chester University, Caron found the Baptist Church of West Chester. In 1988, she and her husband, Stan, became members of the church family. Caron has taught Christian Education Classes, been a member of the choir, Pastoral Relations Committee, and on the Diaconate.

Along with her youth and young adult responsibilities, Caron is on the Stephen Ministry Team and is an ex-officio member of the BCWC’s Christian Education Board.

Caron enjoys playing field hockey and tennis, reading, and playing with her daughter, Leah. One of her goals in life is to love and serve the Lord with joy. Two of her favorite scriptures are Proverbs 3:5-6 and Philippians 4:13. Her favorite musical artists, when feeling mellow is “Selah,” and when it is time for rockin’, it is “The David Crowder Band.”

Victoria Shaffer, Director of Children and Family Ministries

Victoria “Vica” Shaffer grew up in Adams County, Pennsylvania, and was active in the United Brethren Church. She was on the Dean’s List at King College in Bristol, Tennessee, where she graduated in 2007, earning two B.A. degrees, one in Bible & Religion and the second in Youth Ministry. She then became the Director of Student and Children’s Ministry at the Pleasant Ridge Christian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. In that position she developed and led youth activities, conducted a weekly children’s ministry, and led an after-school program for 3rd-5th graders. Her interests include the theatre, outdoor activities, and music.

She has returned to her home state to begin work as a graduate student at Palmer Seminary and as BCWC’s new Director of Children and Family Ministries.

Ryan and Emily Jeffries, Directors of the Worship Team

Born and raised in Wyoming, Delaware, Emily Jeffries grew up singing and dancing. In high school, she was part of the praise team at Wyoming Methodist Church, and knew then that her passion would always be music ministry. She graduated from the University of Delaware where Ryan and Emily were both part of the praise team at Friendship Baptist Church.  She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, singing, dancing, and romantic comedies. 

Born in Alexandria, VA and raised in Utica, NY, Ryan Jeffries went to school at the University of Delaware, where he met his wife Emily. Ryan played piano and violin through high school and learned guitar in college.  Ryan likes the summer, the Phillies, good pizza, and writing music. "We are happy to be a part of the BCWC family and work with the amazing members of the praise team."

Ann Supplee, Organist

Ann Supplee has been organist of the BCWC since 1981. She attended West Chester State College and studied with Miriam Gottlieb. Ann, with her late husband Tom, has 3 adult children and 2 grandsons. “Playing a church pipe organ is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. To God be the glory.”

Anita Uhl, Office Administrator

An interior designer and sales manager from Bucks County, in 1998, Anita relocated to Chester County after her engagement to George Uhl, who was also employed in the furniture industry. They became active with St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Chester Springs, where they were involved with the building and interior design committees during St. Matthew's expansion. In the years that followed, Anita was tapped to serve as Volunteer Coordinator for that congregation. "Then, in 2003, I was looking for part time work, and really searching for something especially meaningful, when I saw the ad for the secretarial position for the BCWC. Though not ever expecting to be hired, I took an on-line course to expand my word processing skills, a requirement for the job. I received the news of being accepted the week before our wedding. So Saturday, October 4, we were married , Sunday, October 5, we went to worship as usual, much to everyone's surprise, and on Monday morning, October 6, I reported for work with the BCWC. I thank God for the blessings this church community has brought to our lives." Anita and George have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren.

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