Evangelist – John Oswalt
Dr. Oswalt has been the distinguished professor of Old Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary for many years. Dr. Oswalt was president of Asbury College from 1983 to 1986. He is the author of 11 books, most notable of which is the two-volume commentary on the book of Isaiah in the New International Commentary of the Old Testament. His most recent book is The Holy One of Israel: Studies in the Book of Isaiah, released in 2014. He has also written numerous articles that have appeared in Bible encyclopedias, scholarly journals and popular religious periodicals. He has served as a part-time pastor in congregations in New England and Kentucky, and is a frequent speaker in conferences, camps and local churches.
Evangelist – Hank Johnson
Hank joined the staff of the Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church as Pastor of Youth Ministries in September 2008. In 2013, Hank accepted an invitation to become Pastor of Discipleship and Youth Ministries. The expansion of his responsibilities over the years has included work with HBIC’s Church Board and Mosaics Committee as well as our Adult Discipleship and Worship Ministry Teams. Hank began serving as Senior Pastor in October 2018.
Hank was born in Monrovia (Liberia). Due to Civil War, Hank’s family lived as immigrants and refugees in Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Abidjan (Ivory Coast), before settling in Palisades Park (New Jersey) and Philadelphia (Pennsylvania). Hank graduated from Central High School in Philadelphia, and then from Messiah College in 2004. He completed a Master of Divinity from Evangelical Theological Seminary in May 2014, graduating with high distinction.
Hank’s ministry experience has been gleaned through serving at camps, community and youth centers, and in the social work field. Hank and his wife, Shell, live in Harrisburg with their daughters, Harper and Kennedy.
When asked about his passions, Hank shared that he enjoys encouraging people, challenging them to take ownership of their faith, and living out the gospel of Jesus Christ. He believes our call is to live and love like Christ lived and loved. Hank also enjoys sports, fellowship with family and friends, traveling, good food, and board games.
Final Weekend – Santiago Fuentes
God never wastes time— ours or His. Santiago “Santy” Fuentes graduated with an Industrial Designer degree from Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Mexico City. God knew Santy’s careful eye for the details of industry would be quite useful in connecting the details and design of God’s Word to the heart-and-life intricacies of everyday people.
Santy’s genuine love for people and His fervent study of God’s Word make him an effective communicator of the gospel. His ability to clearly communicate and translate in both Spanish and English continue to provide ministry opportunities in Mexico, the United States, and many other bi-lingual settings. With a life mission to “ignite hearts in fervent devotion to Jesus and revitalize the church,” Santy engages audiences of all ages with passion, truth, and authenticity.
Weekday Morning Speakers
Monday and Tuesday – Dave Miller
Pastor Dave has been in full-time pastoral ministry since 1997. He has served in various roles in five BIC churches in PA and NY. He came to pastor New Joy Brethren in Christ in November of 2011 as the Associate Pastor and was installed as Lead Pastor in January of 2024. Dave gives pastoral oversight to small groups, care team, drama team, worship and A/V ministry. He heads the preaching ministry and provides administrative oversight to other areas of the church. He is passionate about seeing men become the spiritual leader of their home and couples strengthening their marriages. Dave enjoys writing and directing plays, cheering on the Baltimore Orioles, spending time with his family, babysitting his granddaughter and watching movies.
Wednesday through Friday – Jeff Dunlevy
Jeff served as a pastor for 29 years with the Brethren in Christ church. He and his wife, Karen, of 46 years have two sons, Ryan and Sean who are both married to Jessica’s! They also have three amazing granddaughters who bring them a lot of joy. Jeff is passionate about teaching and helping people to find their purpose in Christ. In his free time, Jeff enjoys working out at the gym, landscaping, genealogy, the Philadelphia Eagles and traveling. . .
Teen Camp Speaker: Zach Salazar
Zach is passionate about helping others know God in a deeper way and being known by God in a deeper way. He has spoken across the country to kids, teens, and adults at various camps, retreats, and concerts. He and his wife, Melissa, live in south central Pennsylvania with their two sons, Diego and Cortez. He is on staff at The Meeting House as the Family Life Pastor. He loves to bond with people over board games, coffee, and gummy bears.
In his academic studies, Zach has received degrees from Bethel College, IN (B.A. Christian Ministries, B.A. Biblical Studies, Masters of Ministry) and Bethel University, IN (Masters of Arts in Theological Studies).
Jr. High Speaker(s) -Allan Robinson/Dwight Gehman
Allen is a graduate of Antietam Bible College with and Associate’s Degree in Pastoral Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministries.
Allen and his wife Beth began working with youth groups together at the Grace Brethren Church in Waldorf, MD in 2000. In 2002, Allen and Beth served as missionaries in Greencastle, PA at Joy-EL Ministries with Camp Joy-EL. In 2005, Allen received a call to be a full time Assistant Pastor and Youth Pastor at Valley Grace in Hagerstown, MD where he served for five years.
Following God’s direction Allen was called to Brandts Church in Saint Thomas, Pennsylvania for 2 ½ years. While there he served as the Youth Pastor, Assistant Pastor, and Children’s Pastor. In 2014 God decided to bring Allen and his family to Boonsboro Bible Church where they have faithfully served ever since. Pastor Allen looks forward to every opportunity to meet and reach out to the families and those who call Boonsboro their home.
Dwight Gehman is the Sr. high Youth Pastor at Manheim BIC and has over 18 years of experience in youth ministry. Dwight has served on the Jr. High Camp team at Roxbury for the past 12 years. Dwight lives in Manheim, Pa with his amazing wife Allison and their 4 kids ages 16,14,12, and 11. In his free time, he enjoys cheering on the Cowboys, coaching basketball, cheering his kids on in their activities and working on their farm.