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Meet the Staff at Morning Star Fellowship
John Decker
Lead Pastor
Pastor@mstarqtown.org
John has been in full-time ministry since the early '80s and is the founding/lead pastor of Morning Star Fellowship. He and his wife Theresa moved to the Quakertown area in 2004 to begin the ministry here. Together, they have raised two sons and are now enjoying their two families and six grandchildren. John loves family, history, cars, sports, travel, and good food! He also LOVES coffee! Most importantly, His first love is Jesus and His church
Theresa Decker
Pastor of Administration
Theresa@mstarqtown.org
Theresa is an Ordained Minister with the Assemblies of God and serves as the Administrator and Financial Director of Morning Star Fellowship. She also serves as a Board Member for HIS FUND Financial Services. She loves her family, which includes six amazing grandchildren; she loves to travel (always searching for the best deals!) and she loves the privilege of serving the local church community.
Ryan DeFrain
Campus Pastor
Ryan@mstarqtown.org
Ryan lives in the Upper Perk Valley with his beautiful wife Tiffany and their four children. He has been working with MSF since 2013, first as a youth pastor and now leading the Pennsburg campus. Ryan loves serving in Pennsburg community and sharing God's Word with stories, humor, and practical application. He loves coffee and is a die hard Cowboy's fan (his fatal flaw).
Jay Schaarschmidt
Worship and Creative Director
jay@mstarqtown.org
Jay is a singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader originally from Long Island, NY and is passionate about serving God through worship. He and his wife Trina live in Pennsburg and love serving in worship together.
When not in the studio or on the stage you’ll often find Jay on a trail or in a kayak.
Celebrate Recovery Pastor
Vinny@mstarqtown.org
Vinny loves serving in our Quakertown community alongside his wife, Vicki, and their two children. They have been part of the Celebrate Recovery family since 2009 and have served in different roles of CR leadership in MStar since 2012. Vinny can also be found riding around town on his beloved Harley Davidson.
Vinny Sturdevant
Mahri Coen
Mstar Kids Co-Director and Outreach Coordinator
mahri@mstarqtown.org
Mahri is happily married to her husband Coen (yes, he goes by their last name) and has two wonderful sons, Lynch and Layton. She gave her life to Christ in August of 2012 and is blessed beyond measure to serve the Lord. Mahri has her Masters Degree in Elementary Ed and love to inspire children to know and love JESUS In her free time, Mahri likes to be outside in nature hiking or being active with her boys and dogs in her free time.
Amy Halteman
Mstar Kids Co-Director and Adminstrative Assistant at Pennsburg
Amy@mstarqtown.org
Amy, who graduate from Messiah College with a major in education, is mother to twin boys, and has been married to her husband for 12 years. She is a dedicated servant of God who helps everywhere and anywhere needed. When she is not at the Pennsburg campus, you can find her at home with her chickens and family.
Jaringo Buechel
Administrative Assistant
Jaringo@mstarqtown.org
Jaringo is a life-long student, avid reader and relishes time spent over a good cup of coffee diving into the Word and praying with brothers and sisters. She loves to help with projects of all sorts (especially when it involves fixing something with tools). Her background in ministry goes back 30 years serving as an assistant youth director, camp counselor, women's ministry leader and in depth Bible teacher. She went to Philadelphia College of Bible (now Cairn University) and majored in Physical Education/Youth Ministry and Bible.
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