Rev. Andrew R. Geib
Pastor
Pastor Andrew was ordained in 2015 before accepting the call as Associate Pastor to St. James. He enjoys playing sports of all kind, especially soccer and basketball. Pastor Andrew graduated from Penn State Harrisburg in 2009 and the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg in May 2015. His ordination marked a milestone not only for the Geib family, but also for the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as it was the first time the synod has had three generations of pastors in one family!
Pastor Andrew was called as Lead Pastor at St. James in February 2022.
717-334-2012 ext. 206
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Rev. Libby Baker-Mikesell
Pastor
Libby joined the St. James staff as the Seminary Intern for her final year at ULS in 2023. In February 2024, she was called by the St. James Congregation as Pastor, and ordained to the Ministry of Word & Sacrament on May 5, 2024.
Libby grew up on a beef cattle farm in Juniata County, PA and was very active in FFA leadership. Libby graduated from Penn State in 2020 with a degree in Agri & Soil Science. Immediately following graduation, she began her Master of Divinity at United Lutheran Seminary.
Libby enjoys running, baking, and reading, and her cat, Earl Grey.
717-334-2012 ext. 205
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Jonathan Noel
Minister of Music
Jonathan is coming to St. James from his position as Minister of Worship and Music at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, where he led music for ecumenical services at the campus chapel and health care center. Previously, he served as Music Director and Organist at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in York. Jonathan earned degrees in music from Winthrop University (BMus) and the Yale Institute of Sacred Music (MMus). In his spare time, he enjoys reading, biking, long walks, home improvement projects, and spending quality time with family.
717-334-2012 ext. 207
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Adam Michael
Director of Youth & Family Ministry
Adam Michael returned to the St. James staff in January 2022. He grew up at St. James as a youth and served as the youth intern. He worked for the Gettysburg Times, as a sports writer and then later as a reporter for the school districts. Adam enjoys opportunities to explore faith through the lenses of real life and the Marvel Universe.
717-334-2012 ext. 203
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Tom Bender
Building Superintendent
Tom has been St. James’ Building Superintendent since 2008. In his spare time, Tom enjoys singing in the Adult Choir, walking and running. (The children in Child Care especially love Mr. Tom!)
717-334-2012 ext. 215
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Katy Clowney
Church Administrator
Katy graduated from Gettysburg College with a major in Environmental Studies and minor in Spanish. After graduating she worked within the fruit industry for over 10 years. Katy enjoys hiking, gardening, and baking.
717-334-2012 ext. 201
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Julie Albert
Administrative Coordinator
Originally from Maryland, Julie graduated from Elizabethtown College with a major in Political Science and a double minor in Human Services and International Studies. After graduating she worked within the juvenile justice field for over 20 years. She is also a registered yoga teacher.
Julie and her family live in Adams County. In her free time, Julie enjoys traveling, gardening, being outside and practicing yoga.
717-334-2012 x 202
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Karen Lentz
Church Treasurer
As recommended by the ELCA, Karen is once again overseeing the church finances for St. James Lutheran Church, as well as the finances for other institutions in Gettysburg. Karen graduated from Shippensburg University.
717-334-2012 ext. 204
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