Nate Yoder, Bishop
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it began his work as bishop of the Atlantic Conference in August 2008. The oldest son of a Mennonite pastor, Nate made the decision to follow Christ at the age of 10 and as a teenager began to discern God’s call for him to enter into church leadership. After receiving a Certificate in Biblical Studies from Rosedale Bible College (Irwin, OH) in 1991; a B.A. in Social Science from Cedarville (OH) University in 1993; and a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary (Wilmore, KY) in 1997, his experience in ministry began in 1997 when he served as the first full-time pastor of the New Danville (PA) Mennonite Church.
In 2000, Nate began serving as the senior pastor of Palmyra (PA) BIC. He was ordained by the BIC Church in 2004 and is enrolled in the doctoral program at Denver (CO) Seminary. Nate and his wife, Grace, have three school-age children.
Terry Reitz, Administrative Assistant
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it began serving as Bishop Nate's Administrative Assistant in August 2008. Right now, her job responsibilities include, in her own words: "whatever Nate tells me to [do]."
Terry and her huband John are members of The Bridge Church (a Brethren in Christ congregation in Hummelstown, PA), where John is pastor. Terry enjoys surprising people by redecorating their offices while they are out of town, gardening ("it's just outdoor decorating"), and making others, especially outsiders, feel comfortable and welcome. Collectively, Terry and John have four daughters and ten grandchildren (ages 5 months to 14 years).
Laura Sider, Director of Internships
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 's work for the Atlantic Conference involves meeting with pastors interested in having an intern in their church, meeting with students interested in being interns, and then connecting students and churches in an internship process. Laura says she is like a "dating service" for interns, making the match between interns and churches, and then providing follow-up support both during and after the internship.
Laura also screens, interviews, hires and trains a team of summer interns, and she meets with colleges and youth group leaders to find students interested in an internship. This fall, Laura is working to develop a three-month leadership training program for all interns to complete.
To find out more about the Atlantic Conference Internship Program, visit gonextgen.org.
Kimberly, Forry, Communications Coordinator
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began serving the Atlantic Conference as a part-time Communications Coordinator in September 2008. She is responsible for print and e-mail communications and website maintance.
Kim and her husband Adam attend Speedwell Heights BIC Church (Lititz, PA) where Adam is the pastor. They have two children: Cassandra and Trace. When not putting together newsletters or meeting the needs of young children, Kim enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, and watching Boston Red Sox games.
