Staff/Elders/Deacons
David Lyle
Lead Pastor

David grew up in Grove City, PA. He attended West Point where he played basketball and studied economics. He received his commission as an officer upon graduation and served in the U.S. Army for 27 years. He spent 18 of those years stationed at West Point serving as an Economics Professor, Research Analyst, and Vice Dean.
During his time on the faculty, David was actively involved in West Point’s campus ministry program. He served as the Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and worked alongside the Army Chaplains to support the Cadet Chapel program.
After retiring from the U.S. Army – David and his wife Jennifer moved to Beaver, PA to join the Four Mile team. Even though they are enjoying their empty nest, they love getting to see their two kids, Allyson and Andrew, whenever possible. In his spare time, David enjoys hunting, fishing, reading, and working out.
Email: david@fourmile.org
Cammie Shelatz
Assistant Pastor

Tough question, but I’d have to go with Romans 8:28-30. It allows me to rest firmly and securely in the sovereign goodness of God’s perfect wisdom and power to orchestrate every single detail in the universe — and my life — for my good and His glory! That’s truly an awesome and incredible truth to cherish!
Email: cammie@fourmile.org
Tyler Gerard
Music + Video Director

1 Peter 1:3-12
I love it because it checks all the boxes. “his great mercy…born again… living hope… imperishable, undefiled, and unfading… you have been grieved… though tested by fire… results in praise…”
Need I go on? I mean, come on man! That is great stuff!
Email: tyler@fourmile.org
Abby Gerard
Communications Director

Matthew 6:26-30
I love these verses because they remind me just HOW MUCH God loves us! If He made the birds and the flowers to be pleasing in His sight, how much more does He love and care for us – the ones that He made in HIS image.
Email: abby@fourmile.org
Marcy Helm
Preschool + Business Director

Philippians 4:10-13
This is my favorite scripture right now. It tends to change depending on the season or circumstance that I’m in at the moment. I’m learning to be content knowing that He’s in every circumstance.
Email: marcy@fourmile.org
Courtney Bowers
Children’s Church Director

Courtney has been attending Four Mile since 2015. Originally from a small town near Johnstown, PA, she moved to Beaver County to pursue a job with Lifesteps Early Head Start after earning her Bachelors Degree in Child Development and Family Studies from IUP. Two years later, she married her forever best friend of 10 years and Garrett joined her in Beaver. Together they have faithfully served and spread God’s Word-on mountain tops, in city streets, and in their communities. They are also thankful to have served the youth at Four Mile, helping to lead it over three years.
Shortly before the arrival of their first child, Courtney was gifted with the honor to serve as Director of Children’s Ministries at Four Mile. Getting to serve amongst many of the spiritual leaders she respects most in this world is a great privilege! She is excited to give her all to children’s ministry and dedicate time, energy, and love to growing it through God’s direction. This is such a vital age and ministry within the body of believers, and she is committed to seeing the children and volunteers thrive. She loves being a wife and mother to Emmy and Drew, camping, hiking, reading, and sharing time with those around her. She is always looking for volunteers in children’s ministry!
Romans 8:38-39
Every time I read this, I am awed by the perfection of God’s love- that it is unstoppable and it is constant. Every. Single. Time. My Father’s love is unlike the love I know amongst sinners. It has no limit and it is not dependent upon deserving. WOW!!!
Email: courtney@fourmile.org
Rick Bixler
Childcare Director

Matthew 18:5
“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me,”
Reason was this one of the first verses I found when we were adopting Lily.
Email: rick@fourmile.org
Elders
Email: elders@fourmile.org

Josh Diamond

Brian Grubbs

Bill Nixon

Steve Gumpf

Sherri Herstine

Garrett Bowers
Deacons

Our deacon team is made up of a group of individuals who love to serve, love to help, and love to care and pray for those around them.
Qualifications: 1 Timothy 3:1-13
Email: deacons@fourmile org
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