Earl Anders
Pastor
Kyle Rodgers
Pastor of Outreach
Pastor Kyle is part of the preaching/Teaching rotation and gives pastoral oversight to the Outreach Ministry Team.
Kyle brings a deep passion for sharing the Gospel and helping others encounter the transforming power of God’s Word. Having previously served in youth and young adult ministry, Kyle has a heart for people in every stage of life and is excited to now invest in the entire congregation.
Kyle is driven by a desire to see believers not only grow in their understanding of Scripture, but also develop a genuine enthusiasm for it—an excitement that overflows into everyday life. He believes the Word of God is living and active, and that when people truly engage with it, it changes how they think, live, and love others.
In his role as Pastor of Outreach, Kyle is especially passionate about equipping the church to move beyond its walls—encouraging and leading others to boldly and faithfully share the Gospel in their communities. He longs to see Franconia Mennonite Church become a vibrant, outward-focused body of believers who are intentional about building relationships, serving others, and pointing people to Jesus Christ.
Kyle considers it a joy and privilege to walk alongside the church in this mission, trusting that God will continue to grow His kingdom through a people who are rooted in His Word and committed to His call.
Kyle is married to his wife, Alicia. Together they have four children, Owen (7), Quinn (6), Sloane(3), and Liam (1).
Education:
Master of Divinity, Biblical Theological Seminary, 2022
Bachelor of Arts, Penn State University, 2017
Rob Presthus
Pastor of Administration and Care
Rob’s areas of pastoral responsibility relate to administration, pastoral care, and the leadership team. By extension, Rob serves as the pastoral representative to the Administration and Congregational Life ministry teams, as well as to Church Board and the Spiritual Gifts Discernment Committee.
From an early age, Rob benefited from a vibrant and caring church family, whom he credits for his love of and commitment to congregational life and community discipleship. Rob is passionate about Jesus and seeks to devote himself to encouraging, equipping, and challenging the Church in her vocation as both the body (Rom. 12:5) and bride (Rev. 19:7) of Christ. For Rob, the resources, talents, and relationships entrusted to us by God, require our utmost dedication, creativity, and integrity—our good and godly administration is an expression of Christian stewardship and a sign of trust in God’s caring provision for His people.
Rob met his wife, Emilie, during their undergraduate years at Pepperdine University where they both served as campus ministry interns for worship. They both love singing, cooking, and a good DIY project around the house. Prior to entering full-time pastoral ministry, Rob was a professor of American politics at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. Relocating to southeastern PA, Rob and Emilie lived and worked in Marseille, France (where Emilie grew up as a missionary kid).
Rob’s favorite passage in the New Testament is Colossians 1:15-16:
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.
Education:
Ph.D., Political Science: Secularism, Religion, and Democracy. Aix-Marseille Université, Aix-en-Provence, France. 2022.
M.A., Institut D’Études Politiques. Aix-en-Provence, France. 2016.
B.A., Political Science, French. Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. 2014.
Bronwen Leister
Director of Children’s Ministries
Bronwen provides leadership for ministries involving children, infants through 5th grade, within the congregation and connecting with children in the surrounding community.
Bronwen has a passion for children and wants to see all of them come to know Jesus. She brings her gifts of organization and planning to the ministries by helping coordinate and engage the children on Sunday morning and also throughout the week with creative activities in sharing God’s Love. Bronwen has a strong desire to help strengthen the family unit.
Bronwen grew up here at Franconia and married her high school sweetheart Nate. Nate is employed at Penn Valley Gas in the transport department. They also help manage their local family farm. Nate & Bronwen have 4 children Alyssa, Emma, Blaine & Eli. As a family they enjoy weekend trips to the mountains.
Bronwen has a teaching degree in Early Childhood Education and taught for 12 years prior to becoming a homeschool mother. When not teaching Bronwen enjoys planning events, hikes in the woods, or catching up with friends over a cup of coffee. But her favorite time is spent with her family!
Rodgers
Pastor of Outreach
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Pastor Kyle is part of the preaching/Teaching rotation and gives pastoral oversight to the Outreach Ministry Team.
Kyle brings a deep passion for sharing the Gospel and helping others encounter the transforming power of God’s Word. Having previously served in youth and young adult ministry, Kyle has a heart for people in every stage of life and is excited to now invest in the entire congregation.
Kyle is driven by a desire to see believers not only grow in their understanding of Scripture, but also develop a genuine enthusiasm for it—an excitement that overflows into everyday life. He believes the Word of God is living and active, and that when people truly engage with it, it changes how they think, live, and love others.
In his role as Pastor of Outreach, Kyle is especially passionate about equipping the church to move beyond its walls—encouraging and leading others to boldly and faithfully share the Gospel in their communities. He longs to see Franconia Mennonite Church become a vibrant, outward-focused body of believers who are intentional about building relationships, serving others, and pointing people to Jesus Christ.
Kyle considers it a joy and privilege to walk alongside the church in this mission, trusting that God will continue to grow His kingdom through a people who are rooted in His Word and committed to His call.
Kyle is married to his wife, Alicia. Together they have four children, Owen (7), Quinn (6), Sloane(3), and Liam (1).
Education:
Master of Divinity, Biblical Theological Seminary, 2022
Bachelor of Arts, Penn State University, 2017
Rob Presthus
Pastor of Administration and Care
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Rob’s areas of pastoral responsibility relate to administration, pastoral care, and the leadership team. By extension, Rob serves as the pastoral representative to the Administration and Congregational Life ministry teams, as well as to Church Board and the Spiritual Gifts Discernment Committee.
From an early age, Rob benefited from a vibrant and caring church family, whom he credits for his love of and commitment to congregational life and community discipleship. Rob is passionate about Jesus and seeks to devote himself to encouraging, equipping, and challenging the Church in her vocation as both the body (Rom. 12:5) and bride (Rev. 19:7) of Christ. For Rob, the resources, talents, and relationships entrusted to us by God, require our utmost dedication, creativity, and integrity—our good and godly administration is an expression of Christian stewardship and a sign of trust in God’s caring provision for His people.
Rob met his wife, Emilie, during their undergraduate years at Pepperdine University where they both served as campus ministry interns for worship. They both love singing, cooking, and a good DIY project around the house. Prior to entering full-time pastoral ministry, Rob was a professor of American politics at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. Relocating to southeastern PA, Rob and Emilie lived and worked in Marseille, France (where Emilie grew up as a missionary kid).
Rob’s favorite passage in the New Testament is Colossians 1:15-16:
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.
Education:
Ph.D., Political Science: Secularism, Religion, and Democracy. Aix-Marseille Université, Aix-en-Provence, France. 2022.
M.A., Institut D’Études Politiques. Aix-en-Provence, France. 2016.
B.A., Political Science, French. Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. 2014.
Bronwen Leister
Director of Children’s Ministries
Bronwen provides leadership for ministries involving children, infants through 5th grade, within the congregation and connecting with children in the surrounding community.
Bronwen has a passion for children and wants to see all of them come to know Jesus. She brings her gifts of organization and planning to the ministries by helping coordinate and engage the children on Sunday morning and also throughout the week with creative activities in sharing God’s Love. Bronwen has a strong desire to help strengthen the family unit.
Bronwen grew up here at Franconia and married her high school sweetheart Nate. Nate is employed at Penn Valley Gas in the transport department. They also help manage their local family farm. Nate & Bronwen have 4 children Alyssa, Emma, Blaine & Eli. As a family they enjoy weekend trips to the mountains.
Bronwen has a teaching degree in Early Childhood Education and taught for 12 years prior to becoming a homeschool mother. When not teaching Bronwen enjoys planning events, hikes in the woods, or catching up with friends over a cup of coffee. But her favorite time is spent with her family!