Staff
Christ United Methodist Church – Franklin PA
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Dr. Darrell Greenawalt
Lead Pastor
814-432-3019 Ext. 303
PASTOR'S BIO
I am Rev. Dr. Darrell Greenawalt (folks call me Pastor Darrell), I have been serving Christ United Methodist Church, Franklin, since July 2018. I grew up attending Nixon UMC, south of Butler, where I graduated from Knoch HS. I earned a BFA in art history/photography from Ohio University, returning to WPA in 1989 after earning a MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL. Recently, I completed a DMin program in Pastoral Counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary, focusing on fatherhood.
My 30-year ministry career began at Jeanette: Gethsemane UMC. I later served Lander UMC, South Greensburg UMC, Girard/Lake City UMC’s, and Saegertown UMC, before moving to Franklin.
I married Sharon in 1998 and am the very proud father of four boys: Nathan, Aaron, Noah, and Toby. Our family enjoys hiking, biking and traveling.
During my ministry, I have served on the Sessions Ministry Team, the Superintendency Committee of the Greensburg District, the Erie-Meadville District Committee on Ministry, the Episcopacy Committee, and on the board of directors of EUMA (The Erie United Methodist Alliance).
Most importantly, I am a follower of Jesus Christ and desire to become more like Christ every day. As Romans 1:11-12 says, I am anxious to spend time with the folks of Christ UMC that we may mutually encourage each other. May the Kingdom of God be advanced by the work we will do together!
Romans 1:11-12 NIV
“I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong—that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.”
Lead Staff
Amy Dick
Administrative Assistant
814-432-3019 Ext. 300
AMY'S BIO
Amy lives in Franklin with her husband Joe and pets Lizzie and Louie. They share 5 children and 5 grandchildren. Raised in Fayette County, PA, Amy has a life-long relationship with our Savior.
Serving as Administrative Assistant since 2011, she enjoys keeping things flowing at Christ Church as well as spending time with her family and friends.
Anne Bakker
Director of Outreach Ministries
814-432-3019 Ext. 311
ANNE'S BIO
Anne received her bachelor’s degree from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA. She has lived in Franklin for the past 24 years with her husband, Clarence, where they raised their two children, Riley, and Maddison.
Anne is the daughter of a retired United Methodist pastor who taught her early on that the greatest relationship she would ever have is with the Father.
She has enjoyed many years as a restaurant owner and caterer, and for the past 13 years, has worked closely in the social service field, working with children and families. She has been the Outreach Director at CUMC since 2019 and has found such joy working with her church family and building many new relationships.
Amy Smith
Director of Children’s Ministries
814-432-3019 Ext. 305
AMY'S BIO
Amy have been involved with Children’s Ministry for 18 years, the last 3 at Christ UMC. As a Children’s Director, she oversees ages 0 through grade 6, by coming along side parents by providing God’s Word to all ages.
Her husband Brad and she have been married for 36 years. Amy is a mom of 5 children and and 6 grandkids. She really enjoys her family gatherings, and does little scrapbooking on the side.
Amy says her heart melts to watch a child pray or have that “A-ha” moment, when their little minds get IT. Thank You Jesus!!
Support Staff
Deb Price
Head Custodian
Sally Blauser
Pianist