Leadership

Tom and his wife Josie began coming to Princetown Church in the early 1990's when their oldest of three daughters began preschool at the church. They loved the welcoming atmosphere, friendships that developed and the gospel centered worship and messages. Tom has served as an elder and a deacon, along with being on various committees. He enjoys spending time with his family, fixing stuff, cycling, kayaking, and fishing.

Ian began attending Princetown in 2012.  He became an Elder in 2019 and became our Lead Pastor in January 2024. Ian's full bio can be read below in the staff section.

Brad began attending Princetown in 1991.  He rejoined the Elder team in 2023. Brad's full bio can be read below in the staff section.

John, aka 'Gaz' began attending Princetown Church in 1990. He served as an Elder from 1996-2002 and rejoined the team in 2021. Gaz retired from GE in 2023. He and his wife Ann have 3 grown children who all grew up in the church and is passionate about Youth Ministry!

inny began attending Princetown in 2011 and became an elder in 2022. He teaches in Kids Group and visits seniors with Marilyn's Ministry. He thanks The Lord for his marriage to Cheryl and their parenthood of Amber. He has a passion for scouring The Bible to answer theological questions of soteriology and eschatology. He also likes to sing along to Frank Sinatra records.

Jerome (Jerry) has been attending Princetown Church with his wife, Peggy, since the fall of 2022. We were drawn to Princetown Church because of the welcoming atmosphere, Christ centered preaching and the Church’s dedication to their community. Jerry has helped with various projects around the church and has cooked at the Men’s breakfasts. He and his wife also lead a Community Group. Jerry also has a passion for helping his community by being an active volunteer firefighter and EMT. Time spent with their 3 adult daughters and 6 grandchildren is a favorite activity followed by cycling, building and outdoors.

Rick and his wife Theresa begin attending Princetown Church in the fall of 2020. They knew they had found their church the first time they attended with such a loving and welcoming family of believers and sound Bible teaching doctrine.
Rick became a deacon in 2023. He enjoys spending time with family especially their grandchildren and gets great satisfaction from helping those who have a need. Rick also enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing and boating. The simple things in life bring him much pleasure.

My first time at Princetown was in 1990, followed by a long hiatus before returning in 2008. Since then, I have had the privilege of serving in many capacities—from a broken misfit finding my way, to children's ministries, women's ministries, and VBS summer programs.
I was married to Leonard Beretz for 30 years until he went home to be with the Lord. In May 2024, I married my high school sweetheart, Joe. Together, we have six stepchildren and ten grandchildren. I enjoy capturing their special moments through photography, a hobby I've recently rediscovered. I also enjoy gardening, canning, and bee-keeping.
Through every joy, sorrow, change, and new beginning, Princetown has been more than a church to me—it has been family. The love, support, faith, and encouragement I have found here have helped shape my life and deepen my walk with God. I am grateful to call Princetown home.

Alex was born in Philadelphia, PA. He first attended Princetown Church in September 1992. Alex first served as a deacon from 1997 to 2003, and then as an elder from 2017 to 2023. He taught 1st and 2nd grade Sunday School from 1995 until 2020. Alex and his wife Jill have 4 children and eight grandchildren. He enjoys classical music, ice hockey, sailing and spending time outside with family and friends.  

Jill has attended Princetown Church since 1989 and became a Deacon in 2022.  Jill's full bio can be read below in the staff section.  

Scott began attending Princetown Church with his wife Jill as newlyweds in 2010. He started serving with the Tech ministry in 2019 and became a deacon leading the tech ministry in 2021.

Ian started at Princetown in June, 2012 as our youth director. He has been working with teens and the local church for over 20 years in the northeast. After serving as our Ministries Pastor for several years, Ian transitioned to being our Lead Pastor in January 2024. Ian loves Jesus, loves the next generation, and is passionate about helping people to form their own relationship with Jesus. He, his wife Abby, his daughters Grace and Addie, and his son Eli are so excited to be at Princetown encouraging our church to Love Jesus, Love One Another and Live with Purpose.

Contact Ian at 518-355-0794 or at ianb@princetownchurch.com

Brad started as our Facility Coordinator in 2022 and became our Operations & Ministry Director in 2024. He's been a member of Princetown Church since 1991 and has served as an Elder and a Deacon. Brad is married to Tara and together they raised two great sons, Justin and Jordan. He also enjoys outdoor adventures, spending time with family and friends, playing the piano, and listening to good cell phone alarm tones.  

Contact Brad at 518-355-0794 or at facility@princetownchurch.com

Noah began serving in an internship position at Princetown Church in the summer of 2023, where his focus was on building and leading our young adult demographic to know Jesus at a deeper level. He joined the staff as our Youth & Young Adult Director in 2024 to further that vision.

Contact Noah at 518-527-3926 or at noaht@princetownchurch.com

With over 20 years of worship leading experience, Bethany began serving at Princetown Church in a transitional capacity in the Fall of 2025. Now on staff, Bethany and her family are excited to let their roots grow deep in a church family in their home community. Bethany and her husband have four children and are passionate about building healthy relationships, serving one another, and using their gifts to build the Kingdom of God.

Contact Bethany at worship@princetownchurch.com

Heather is our administrative director and has worked for the church since the fall of 2010.  She oversees our First Impressions Ministry and Women's Ministry. Heather also enjoys math, cheering for the Chiefs, being a wife, mom, & grandma, and encouraging plants to grow.

Contact Heather at 518-355-0794 or at office@princetownchurch.com

 Grace joined the church staff in the Winter of 2025 as our Communications Coordinator. She oversees the creation of graphics, media, social media and digital content which helps support our church’s mission to reach the community. In her free time she loves to draw, paint, and sew leather hand bags.

Contact Grace at gracet@princetownchurch.com

Jill has attended Princetown Church since 1989. She has been involved in Children’s Ministry and Christian Education during that time, sometimes as a volunteer and sometimes as an employed staff member. Her passion is to point kids toward a life changing relationship with Jesus and to partner with and support families in their journey of faith. She enjoys card making, scrapbooking, gardening and spending time with her family, including her 10 grandchildren.

Contact Jill at kids@princetownchurch.com