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"It belongs to the office of elder… to watch diligently over the flock committed to their charge, that no corruption of doctrine or of morals enter therein. They must exercise government and discipline… They should visit the people at their homes, especially the sick. They should instruct the ignorant, comfort the mourner, nourish and guard the children of the church. They should set a worthy example to the flock entrusted to their care by their zeal to evangelize the unconverted and make disciples… They should pray with and for the people, being careful and diligent in seeking the fruit of the preached Word among the flock." – Book of Church Order, section 8-3.

He that fills this office should possess a competency of human learning and be blameless in life, sound in the faith and apt to teach. He should exhibit a sobriety and holiness of life becoming the Gospel. He should rule his own house well and should have a good report of them that are outside the Church. – Book of Church Order, section 8-2.


Dr. Chuck F. Betters Teaching Elder Dr. Charles F. Betters, an accomplished author and conference speaker, has served as a pastor for 35 years. He and his wife, Sharon, had four children. Their youngest son, Mark, was tragically killed in an automobile accident at the age of 16. Their three surviving adult children (two sons and one daughter) are all involved in ministry to some capacity and have blessed Chuck and Sharon with 11 grandchildren. He has a Bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Delaware, a Master's degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary and earned his Doctor of Ministries from Covenant Theological Seminary in 1998. He served in poor, inner city churches and middle class, suburban churches before accepting the call to the Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church in 1986. He and his wife have written several books and also established and oversee MARK INC Ministries, the preaching and teaching ministry of the Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church. MARK INC's In His Grip and Gripping Thoughts are broadcast via radio and the internet all around the world.


Rev. Daniel Betters Teaching Elder Reverend Daniel A. Betters has been working in full time ministry since 1998. He began working with the Junior High Youth of GRPC and assumed the full-time position of Youth Director in 1999. Early in his ministry Dan assisted in revitalization work and church planting efforts with Crossroads Presbyterian and New Covenant Presbyterian as a worship leader. Dan married his wife Laura in 2000. He has since been licensed and ordained in the PCA by the Heritage Presbytery as an associate pastor with GRPC. He currently oversees the student ministries of GRPC, leadership training for men and preaches every week. He will graduate from Reformed Theological Seminary with a Masters of Arts and Religion in 2007.


Chuck L. Betters Ruling Elder Chuck L. Betters joined the GRPC staff in 1989 as the Minister of Music and the Executive Director of Ministries (since 2000). Chuck is married to Melanie and they have four children. Chuck has a Master's Degree in Piano Performance and a doctorate in worship studies. He is currently working on a Master's degree at Reformed Theological Seminary. In 2006 & 2008, Chuck led a worship team to Spain to lead worship at a Mission to the World conference. He also traveled through East Asia to pursue mission's opportunities for MTW. Chuck has recorded two piano CD's that are available through the church. Chuck's responsibilities include executing the vision of the church, overseeing, directing and encouraging staff, and leading and planning the worship services. Chuck has overseen the holiday dramatic musicals produced by the people of GRPC since 1995.


Jim Biernes Ruling Elder Jim was the first ruling elder of our Southern Kent satellite church plant. He is married with three daughters.


Damon Cinaglia Ruling Elder Damon Cinaglia serves as both a staff member and elder. As staff, he assists attenders and new members in discovering their gifts and getting "plugged in" to the body life. He also oversees House Churches, outreach in Evangelism Explosion (EE) and Christian Education. Damon graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Family and Community Services and is pursuing his Masters Degree at Reformed Theological Seminary to become an ordained pastor. He and his wife, Angela, have two sons.


Pat Conner Ruling Elder Pat Conner recently became an elder in 2007. He is married with 3 daughters.


Kevin Creek Ruling Elder Kevin has been a member of GRPC since 1989. Kevin and his wife, Kim, have been married since 1990. They have 3 children, Matthew, Wesley, and Elisabeth. Kevin has been an elder since 2003 and now serves as the current clerk of the session. He and Kim have served in various other ministries of GRPC including being leaders in the youth group, serving as a Boys Brigade leader, house church leader, the hospitality committee, and Mark Inc. Kevin enjoys coaches the GRPC blue softball team every spring. He currently owns and operates a local electrical firm, New Covenant Electrical Services Inc.


Tom deLorimier Ruling Elder Tom and his wife Debbie have been married thirty-one years, have two children and have been members at GRPC for seventeen years. He was an Evangelism Explosion trainer for several years and has taught periodically in the adult Sunday School program. Tom has also enjoyed being involved with Boys Brigade when his son was young, and leading a house church for ten years. He now leads a home bible study and is co-chairman of the church's finance committee. Tom was ordained as a Ruling Elder in the PCA in 1986. His heart's desire is to build the Kingdom of God through shepherding the Body of Christ and to encourage evangelism and discipleship.


Jerry L'Italien Ruling Elder Jerry and Barbie L'Italien both became Christians in 1978. They received pre marital counseling and were then married by Pastor Chuck Betters in 1979. They have seven children all who serve, participate or attend GRPC ministries. Jerry has been an elder on Session since 2003. He is active in Boys Brigade and adult Sunday school leadership. Barbie heads the church hospitality ministry and loves to minister to her family and to young children. Jerry and Barbie have been involved in various ministries of GRPC including worship team, house church, men's ministry, women's ministry and boys and girls Wednesday night ministry. They are charter members having joined GRPC in 1986.


Stu Lindner Ruling Elder Patty and Stu Lindner and their two sons, Nick and Clay, moved from Texas to Delaware in 1994, and have attended GRPC since then. Patty and Stu will celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary in June of 2008. They have been active in various house churches over the 10 years, and are involved in counseling couples impacted by marital infidelity. Stu has been involved in prison ministry for 20 years and is active in The Gideons International. Stu became an elder in 2007.


Bruce Marker Ruling Elder Bruce and Carol Marker have two adult, married sons and three grandchildren. Bruce and Carol are certified biblical counselors having received their training through the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation in Glenside, PA. They both serve on the staff of GRPC as counselors where Bruce is also the director of Sports and Recreational Ministries. Bruce also holds the office of Ruling Elder at GRPC.


Steven Miles Ruling Elder Steven has been married to his wife and college sweetheart, Amy, where they met at the University of Delaware. They have had 5 children together, although the Lord decided to take one home with Him just before birth. Steven has been an elder at GRPC since 2004 and is also very involved with the boys programs on Wednesday nights, having lead Tree Climbers for 5 years. He is currently the Ranger for the 3rd grade post in the Boys Brigade program. The Miles family has been part of this body at GRPC since 1993.


Charlie Postles Ruling Elder Charlie is the second elder serving primarily at the Southern Kent satellite church campus. He and his wife owns a large chicken farm in lower Delaware. Our session will certainly never go hungry!


Russell Purdie Ruling Elder Russell met his wife Cheri at their undergraduate college, The State University of New York-Brockport. Upon graduation they both went onto to the University of Louisville where they both obtained their Master's degrees. Russell played five (5) years of college football at The University of Louisville and SUNY-Brockport. Russell and Cheri have two children, and a third child was called home to Glory in mid-term pregnancy. He became a Christian in the summer of 1986. He and his family have been attending GRPC since 2001, and he became an Elder in September of 2006. When they are vacationing you can usually find them in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. His motto is Onward & Upward! He also has a twin brother who lives in Louisville, KY.


Stan Sanders Ruling Elder Janet and Stan Sanders were charter members of GRPC when the church was formed in 1986. Stan was one of the two original elders who made up the first session. They have a daughter, April, and a son named Skip. Stan works as a certified Project Manager for USA Fulfillment in Chestertown, Maryland, and Janet is the receptionist for GCA. Stan has a Master's degree from the Univerity of Oklahoma and completed the CCEF two-year certificate in Biblical Counseling.


Kevin Smith Ruling Elder Kevin has served as a ruling elder since January 2003. He and his wife, Jennifer, have 4 children and have been members of the church since 1994. Kevin came to faith in Christ while a student at the University of Delaware in 1989. Areas in which Kevin enjoys serving the church include ministering to house churches, children and teaching.


Mike Zimansky Ruling Elder Mike became a Christian at a Billy Graham Crusade in N.Y.C. while a senior in High School, then became Reformed in his theology while involved with Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship at University of Delaware, where he graduated with a B.A. in Sociology. Mike is a charter member of GRPC and has been an elder since 1987. He married his wife in 1981 and has two grown daughters who also serve in ministry at GRPC. Mike tutors home-schooled children through a company called Back to Basics and his wife teaches Family and Consumer Sciences at Newark High School. He also serves as the Moderator for the Heritage Presbytery.


Resources: Westminster Confession of Faith Westminster Shorter Catechism Westminster Larger Catechism Book of Church Order TULIP