Welcome To Myerstown Baptist Church

Church Membership | Children and Youth Ministries | How to Become a Christian | Sunday School

Staff

Jim Bernheisel, Deacon

Dave Heishman, Deacon

Tom Macchione, Deacon

Pastor Jim Bitner, Senior Pastor

Khyle Keener, Youth and Children’s Pastor

Tom Macchione grew up in central Pennsylvania and really enjoys living in the area. He was blessed to be raised in a christian home and he accepted Christ as a young child. He was baptised at MBC and began serving God as a teenager through visitation. Growing up at MBC since he was 5 years old has given him a heart for the people of MBC.

Tom graduated from high school and attended Penn State graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Design Engineering. He currently works at the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission as an Engineering Project Manager.

In 2004 he married his wife Joy and they have two daughters, Selah and Kalyn. Tom works with the AV Tech team, website building, Adopt-A-Highway, and New Movers Evangelism ministries. Together they lead the Young Adults and Young Families Small Group and Joy also serves at the church as the secretary and treasurer.

Jim was born and raised in northern Pennsylvania and was privileged to have been raised in a Christian home. In July of 1966 Jim trusted Christ as his Savior at Montrose Bible Conference. At the age of 17 he fully committed himself to the Lord’s service.

After graduating from Cameron County high School he enrolled for the fall semester at Liberty University (1973). The four years he attended Liberty University were instrumental in preparing him to be a full-time Pastor. Through the years Jim has served in various ministries (Interim Pastor, Youth Pastor, Sunday School Teacher, School Teacher, and bus worker).

The Lord called Jim to MBC in January of 1996. He considers it a privilege to serve the Lord and the people of MBC. Jim has been married to his wife, Sue, since 1977 and they have four children.

Church Secretary and Treasurer – Joy Macchione

Custodian – Jack Binner

Director of Music and Drama – vacant

Khyle was blessed to grow up in a Christian family in Lancaster County. As a result of his parent's influence and their home churches ministry he became a disciple of Jesus Christ at a young age.

After graduating from high school Khyle committed himself to full time ministry and began attending Lancaster Bible College studying youth ministry. He graduated in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in Bible Ministry. It was while at LBC that Khyle met his wife Danna. Danna shares Khyle's passion for youth and children's ministry as well as a burden for women's ministry. Khyle and Danna were married in 2006, have a son Samuel and a daughter Riley.

Khyle began serving in January 2010 at MBC as the Youth and Children's Pastor. He is excited about what God can do in and through the people of MBC.

Jim was born and raised in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. He was raised with a strong Christian influence and accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 14. At a young age Jim began helping out in various activities such as Vacation Bible School and Sunday School. That tradition continues today as Jim is the teacher of the Young Adults / College and Career Class.

The second best event in Jim's life (after his salvation) was meeting and marrying his wife, Donna. They were married in 1982 and are the proud parents of 3 children. Donna is the church organist. Both Jim and Donna sing on the church Praise Team. They both have a passion for Christ with a specific emphasis on families.

Dave Heishman has lived in many different states due to his father being in the USMC. He accepted Christ at age twelve at Jacksonville Baptist Church in Jacksonville, N.C.

Dave graduated from Lebanon High School in 1978 and upon graduation joined the U.S. Marines. It was while serving at Cherry Point, N.C he met his wife Suze-Anne. Suze and Dave married in 1982 and have 3 children. Dave retired from the USAF in 1998.

Dave has been working in the field of hydraulics since 1983 and presently is working at Cleveland Brothers Caterpillar Dealer as a Hydraulic Quality Assurance Technician.

Dave serves at MBC as greeter, usher and as the leader of Young Soldiers for Christ (YSFC). Suze-Anne also works with YSFC as director of the 3rd to 6th Grade girls.

Joe Fulmer, Deacon

Joe was born and raised in South Carolina as well as his wife Melissa. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Science from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. Over the last 15 years Joe has seen and lived in all regions of the United States. Joe and Melissa have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughters, Lauren and Logan. Joe accepted Christ as a young adult and has been serving in all areas of ministry with the grace of God.

Joe is a plant manager with Sonoco Products, Inc. An industrial paper company based in Hartsville, South Carolina. Joe and Melissa both love teaching Sunday school and have a passion for helping out wherever there is a need. God is good.