The staff and leadership here at Schoeneck Moravian Church is comprised of brothers and sisters who love, care, and pray for every single person in the church. If you have questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our Church Office (610-759-0375) to speak with them directly.
Our Staff
Our Pastor
Rev. Ian Edwards
Rev. Ian Edwards, originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has been pastor of Schoeneck Moravian Church since May 2024. He received his M.Div. from Moravian Theological Seminary in 2004. In addition to receiving theological and pastoral education, at seminary he met his wife Eileen, a fellow student. After his ordination in 2004, they moved to Staten Island, New York, where he served Great Kills Moravian Church. Ian and Eileen served as co-pastors until 2009, when they were called to Good News Moravian Church in Sherwood Park, Alberta, a suburb of Ian’s hometown. In addition to pastoring Good News, they co-founded Common Ground, a volunteer-powered community cafe. In 2021 Eileen was called to be the pastor at Palmer Moravian Church in Easton, and they returned to the Lehigh Valley.
Ian and Eileen have two sons. Brian lives in Edmonton, working as a pandemic researcher/immunological data analyst, immunology researcher. Their youngest son, Declan, attends Liberty High School in Bethlehem, playing flute and piccolo in the band and running track.
Director of Music Ministries
Ryan Morrow
Ryan Morrow has been the Director of Music at Schoeneck since the fall of 2011. His music ministry at Schoeneck includes directing the senior choir, handbell choirs, playing the organ for worship services and coordinating the music program. Ryan is a 2004 graduate of Lebanon Valley College with degrees in music education and sacred music. He has also studied sacred music at the graduate level through Shenandoah Conservatory of Music.
He is a published composer of sacred music, and his compositions have been performed and recorded throughout the United States. In his free time he enjoys traveling and cooking. He lives in Easton, PA with his wife and two sons.
Administrative Staff
Cindi Kessler, Administrative Assistant
Brenda Makovetz, Church Treasurer
Marianne Sweitzer, Asst. Church Treasurer
Ann Dalton, Church Financial Secretary
Connie Smith, Church Custodian
Additional Support
John Beitel, Church Council Secretary
Bob Sweitzer, Cemetery Coordinator
Jennie M. Dishong, Website & Social Media Coordinator
Kevin Love, Sanctuary Clock Maintenance
Our Joint Board
Here at Schoeneck Moravian Church we are led by an elected Joint Board, comprised of the Board of Elders and the Board of Trustees. These are the people chosen by the congregation who will serve as stewards and caretakers of our spiritual welfare and resources for the year. Together, these boards work in harmony to foster a thriving, faith-filled community.
Confirmed communicant members in good standing are eligible for election to either board. Board members are elected for a three-year term and, if elected, can only serve for two consecutive terms. We do not allow two people from one family to serve simultaneously on the same board.
The Board of Elders
The Board of Elders is responsible for the spiritual life and outreach of the congregation. They work alongside the pastor to discern how God is calling us and to offer guidance and support to facilitate the growth of Schoeneck Moravian Church. As such, they oversee worship, pastoral care, programming, and approve building use requests. They also guide the Christian Education of the congregation with the help of the Christian Education Ministry. The Elders also assist Pastor Ian in worship and with distributing the elements for Holy Communion.
Board Members
Jesus Christ, Chief Elder of the Moravian Church
Pastor Ian Edwards, Chair
Jim Makovetz, Vice Chair
Melody Stocker (Secretary)
Elaine Bittner
Laura Cook
Brian Dishong
Louis Murante
Mike Rampulla
Pamela Stampf
Ann-Louise Taylor
The Board of Elders meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
You may contact the Vice Chair of the Board of Elders by clicking the button below.
The Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees are the stewards of the church’s resources, ensuring that our finances and properties are managed responsibly in order to further God’s mission for the church. They are responsible for the care and maintenance of our congregation’s buildings, as well as the care and upkeep of the church property, including God’s Acre. The Trustees also oversee personnel matters, and are charged with keeping safe the books, papers, records, legal documents, and other things of value belonging to the Schoeneck Congregation.
Board Members
Rev. Ian Edwards (Ex-officio)
Sue Dreydoppel (President)
Bob Sweitzer (Vice-President)
Lori Deutsch (Secretary)
Marisa Graver
Andrew Majczan
Dwayne Moyer
Kim Samsel
Roger Wooley
(one vacancy)
The Board of Trustees meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
You may contact the President of the Board of Trustees by clicking the button below.
Church Council
Schoeneck Moravian Church holds an annual Church Council meeting on the first Sunday in February of each year. Church Council considers matters that are crucial to the life of the entire congregation. Key items on the agenda are the election of church officers and consideration of the church budget. Church Council has the power to set aside all other decisions that are made by Boards and Committees. Confirmed communicant members in good standing may vote at Church Council.