Staff

Chris McKinstry
Pastor

Hi I’m Chris, and I have the pleasure of serving as pastor here at St. James.

I grew up in Baldwinsville, NY which is a small town outside of Syracuse, NY. I went to Houghton College out in the middle of nowhere in western New York, and went to Seminary in Philadelphia. Prior to serving at St. James, I served as the Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Meriden, CT. My wife Kate and I have been married since May 2007 and together we have two boys, Liam and Caeden.

I really enjoy spending time with other people, sharing stories over food, and/or beer and coffee. I also enjoy reading, writing, comic books, Stars both Wars and Trek, Doctor Who, the Phillies, and the Eagles.

Bobbie Hoffman
Director of Discipleship

I am truly blessed because I love what I do at St James.  It is privilege to help people grow in faith by finding and using their God-given gifts in ways that are meaningful to them.  Praying with people at all points in life and asking, “Where is God in this with you?” has been a blessing. 

I’ve lived in Limerick since I was in the third grade… yes, that’s a long time! Before coming to work at St James, I worked as an RN in a neonatal ICU and at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital. In my position here, my nursing skills and experience have been put to good use helping congregants with medical issues.

I enjoy helping people get connected in small groups and ministry activities here at St. James and in the larger community. I also enjoy all things coffee, old movies and having great conversations with my family and friends.

I am also a Synodically Authorized Minister currently assigned to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Gilbertsville. I am blessed to nurture this community as they worship and grow faith together.

Janet Hilsmier
Director of Family Ministry

I was born and raised on the great Lake Erie not too far from Cleveland, Ohio and studied at Bowling Green State University before moving to the Philadelphia area. Having lived here for a good long time, it might take a rare slip to realize I’m not from around here, but I’m proud of my origins and I love living in Limerick. My husband Kevin and I are proud parents of twin daughters who give us every reason to be grateful and faithful to God.

I am excited to use my gifts in Family Ministry which includes supporting Christian education through Kids Connect, Confirmation, Youth programs, and seasonal family events. Our team of volunteers are helping kids grow deeper in faith, closer to Jesus and to each other. 

Niki Lewis
Director of His Kids Christian Preschool

I graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. Prior to coming to His Kids Christian Preschool, I served as a teacher, Assistant Director and Director of a Goddard School for 5 years. I also served as Director of a Malvern School for 4 years. I then decided to stay at home with my children. I returned to teaching in 2007 at His Kids, when my youngest son was starting in the three-year-old program. 

I am happily married and have a daughter and two sons, who are His Kids alumni. I have also been recently blessed with a new son-in-law as well.

 As a Teacher at His Kids I have taught the Transitional Kindergarten, the Pre-Kindergarten class, the Preschool Plus class, the Preschool class, as well I have been the Music Curriculum Teacher. I am now the Director and I absolutely LOVE what I do! It is a blessing to be at a school that I can share my love of God, and my love for education with my students. 

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