Our Church

Willowdale Chapel is a nondenominational church founded in 1956. From our humble roots, we've grown to be a thriving body of 1,500 people. Today we are one church in two locations, with campuses in Kennett Square and Jennersville. We're passionate about Jesus and his Gospel, which offers the grace we all need every day. Whether they're longtime followers of Christ or just trying to figure it out for the first time, we love meeting people where they are and helping them grow in their faith.

Our Ministries

We have all the core ministries that most churches have — children, youth and adult small groups — along with some "specialty" ministries that meet particular needs we sometimes face. Three of those — Celebrate Recovery, Re|engage (marriage) and Special Needs — offer distinctive help for some during the biggest challenges of their lives.

Our Outreach

God intends to make all things new. That's why he sends us into the world with a gospel that touches—and begins to transform—all of life. Thus our Outreach Ministries are built on three pillars: Gospel Proclamation, Serving our Neighbors and Advocating for the Vulnerable. We organize around these key priorities to give full expression to God's love for the world.

Our Deacons

A Deacon is a helper; they are dedicated and appointed members of our body who seek to serve specific needs within the church and community and support those struggling or needing care. Our Deacons are our first responders for our Care Ministries.

What is a Deacon?

Deacons are men and women servant leaders who care for those both inside and outside the church who may be dealing with difficult circumstances or experiencing times of transition in their life. Whether it is someone in physical or financial need, someone who has lost a loved one, or a family who has welcomed a new child home, our Deacons seek to serve, care, and walk alongside them and express the care and compassion of Christ. If you or someone you know is in need of Deacon Care Support, CLICK HERE to learn more about our Care Ministries.

DEACON CARE TEAMS

Our Deacons are composed of sub-teams that focus on particular care matters and our sub-teams are always looking for individuals from our church with a heart to serve. We hope you will prayerfully consider joining one of these critical teams today, as we live on mission and share the love of Christ. If you’d like to learn more about one or more of our care teams, complete our Deacon Care Interest Form and one of our Deacons will contact you.

DEACON CARE VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM

OUR DEACON TEAM

Pastoral Oversight by our Care Ministries Pastor, Brett Foester

Kennett Campus

Tom Bowers
Stephen Gombita*
Jordan Helmberger
Barb Irwin
Josephine Mahoney
Deb Parrish
Walter Rawlins
Al Sauer
Brian Waters

*Deacon Co-leaders

Jennersville Campus

Andy Auger*
Andie Chalfant
Leaha Lopez
Allen Paisley
Cynthia Pollich
Michelle Richards
Gail Rowan
Jeff Sanders
Brian Weese

*Deacon Co-leaders