Our staff
Jeffrey Edward Hartman
Senior Pastor
Pastor Hartman has served Perry Hall Baptist Church since 2004. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministry from Liberty University, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, a Master of Sacred Theology from Yale University, and a Master of Theology from Harvard University. He is currently finishing his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. Pastor Jeff is married to Lynn, and they have three children: Joshua, Jeremiah, and Julia.
An intolerable fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, Pastor Jeff enjoys reading great books, trading stock options, enjoying music, and eating chocolate chip cookies (way too much!), Old Bay on anything, hot wings (extra hot!), and Baja Chicken Chalupas (with Fire sauce). He is passionate about his relationship with God, his family, and using his gift of teaching to build the Church. Read Pastor Hartman’s new blog at: www.pastorhartman.wordpress.com.
Fred Walker
Executive Administrator
Fred comes to Perry Hall with vast experience in building and running a business, and with a passion for God and ministry. He is past Chairman of the Board of Deacons. He and his wife Sandy – who coordinates our Women’s Connection – have two grown daughters.
Dan Alban
Director of Youth Ministries
Dan comes to Perry Hall with 14 years of experience and a passion for youth ministry. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry from Lancaster Bible College and an M.A.R. from Liberty University. He enjoys BBQ’ing ribs and playing guitar. He also is a Philadelphia sports fan, is a self-proclaimed “technology nerd,” and enjoys the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. His life verse is Hebrews 12:1-3.
Elena Elliott
Director of Worship
Elena leads our worship services including the Choir in our traditional service and the Praise Team in our contemporary service. She is a gifted musician and organizer. She and her husband Bill – who sings in the Choir and plays percussion in the Praise Team – have two sons.
elenabelliott@comcast.net
Jenny Ward
Director of Children’s Ministries
Jenny leads our Children’s Ministries with a passion for kids and experience in administration that comes from years of service in such community organizations as the American Cancer Society. She and her husband Bill – our Deacon Board Chairman – are the proud parents of two children.