ADULT MINISTRIES AT LEFC
Because you weren't meant to do life alone, LEFC Adults is designed to empower adults to experience connection and to foster spiritual growth. Our Adult Ministries exist to draw people together as Kingdom builders in our lives, our homes, our jobs, our community, and our church. We strive to be continually growing in our relationship with Jesus through prayer, studying His Word, fellowship, and service.
Keep reading to learn about ways to get connected at LEFC through our various groups, classes, studies, and more! Also check out our upcoming events page for more ways to get involved!
Adult Bible Fellowships
Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs for short!) are our Sunday morning classes for adults. Many are formed based on age and stage of life of attendees, but anyone may attend any class at any time. Teachers rotate through classes communicating truth that is both Biblical and practical in nature. As teachers cycle through, the teaching style varies from discussion-based to lecture. ABFs occasionally gather outside of their Sunday morning routine for additional fellowship. We'd love for you to join us!
Group Ministries
Smaller groups and classes are an integral part of LEFC and are a key way of experiencing deep, authentic, Christ-centered community within our body. They are one way that we are working to make a large church small!
At LEFC, these smaller communities are found in the form of Life Groups, Hope Groups, Bible studies, and more!
Women's Ministry
Women's Ministries at LEFC is a great place to connect with other women through fun events, building friendships, and studying God's Word together! At LEFC, you will be welcomed with open arms. You'll meet some of the kindest, friendliest, most faith-filled and encouraging women in God's beautiful creation!
Men's Ministry
LEFC's Ministries to Men exist to encourage, equip and empower men to pursue a deep abiding relationship with Christ. We hope to do so by creating connections, strengthening relationships, teaching the Word, encouraging service, and extending mercy to those around us. Join us as we pursue Christ together!
Young Adult Ministry
At LEFC, our young adult ministry is called The Bridge and is open to recent high school graduates, college students, recent college graduates, and anyone else in the 18-24 age bracket! Join us on Sundays during second service or for other gatherings throughout the year!
Marriage Ministry
At LEFC, we take the Covenant of Marriage very seriously. We see it as a God-designed, life-long relationship between an equally yoked man and woman. The purpose of which is for God to be glorified and the mystery of the Gospel expressed.
Because of this, we want to offer resources and help, both to couples who are just entering into engagement and marriage and also to couples who are already married and looking to grow in their relationship.
MEET THE TEAM!
MATT SOWADA
EXECUTIVE PASTOR - DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES
EMAIL | sowada@lefc.net
FAMILY | Married to Robyn with our son Caden and daughter Blakely
EDUCATION | Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from James Madison University; Masters in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary
PREVIOUS PLACES OF WORK | Youth Pastor at Peninsula Community Chapel in Yorktown, VA; Youth Pastor at Denton Bible Church in Denton, TX
FUN FACT | I played club water polo at James Madison University.
ONE OF MY GREATEST EXPERIENCES WITH GOD | Baptizing my son
MATT SOWADA
EXECUTIVE PASTOR -
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES
JENNY HOOVER
MINISTER - WOMEN AND MARRIAGES
Passionate about Jesus, women, and seeing captives set free in Christ!
EMAIL | hoover@lefc.net
FAMILY | Married to Nate with our three children - Benson, Katelyn, and Jackson
PREVIOUS PLACES OF WORK | Global Disciples, Corporate Insurance Trainer, Youth Pastor, Event Coordinator
FUN FACT | I lived in nine states and went to more than ten different schools (and no, my family wasn't military). I think this might be why I'm pretty comfortable talking to just about anyone.
ONE OF MY GREATEST EXPERIENCES WITH GOD | On a walk in the mountains during a retreat in Abbotsford, British Columbia
JENNY HOOVER
MINISTER -
WOMEN AND MARRIAGES
JEFF TRAVIS
PASTOR - ADULT MINISTRIES
Passionate about connecting people to community found in the body of Christ!
EMAIL | travis@lefc.net
FAMILY | Married to Teagan, dad to Cecilia and Ellie
EDUCATION | Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry and Christian Education from Cedarville University
PREVIOUS PLACES OF WORK | Chelten Baptist Church, Apex Community Church, Chick-fil-A
FUN FACT | As a child, I wanted to be chicken killer. (Yeah, I don't know why either.)
ONE OF MY GREATEST EXPERIENCES WITH GOD | On a porch swing each morning working at a camp during college. The quiet stillness with God was so necessary to sustain me through crazy days!
JEFF TRAVIS
PASTOR -
ADULT MINISTRIES
GARY POORMAN
PASTOR - CARE MINISTRIES
Developing teams of people and implementing systems to equip a community of caring and being cared for at LEFC
EMAIL | g.poorman@lefc.net
FAMILY | Married to Ellen with two twin daughters and two sons-in-law, one son and daughter-in-law, and a growing number of grandchildren
EDUCATION | Graduate of New Brunswick Bible Institute
PREVIOUS PLACES OF WORK | 14 years of pastoral ministry in ME, 25 years in CT, and 20 years as a Police Chaplain
FUN FACT | I worked one summer at the Hearst Castle concession stand. My personally-designed chili dog "people" were a tourist favorite!
GARY POORMAN
PASTOR -
CARE MINISTRIES
LINSEY SMOKER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR -WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
EMAIL | linsey.smoker@lefc.net
FAMILY | Married to Joel and mom to Sadie, Asher, Isaac, Solomon, and Silas
EDUCATION | Women's Ministry Degree from Moody Bible Institute
PREVIOUS PLACES OF WORK | Marketing and HR at The Bath Barn
IF I COULD DO ANYTHING FOR A DAY | Go out to coffee with my husband, hike in a new place to find a waterfall or swimming hole, read, and spend the evening talking with close friends.
LINSEY SMOKER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR -
WOMENS MINISTRIES
EMMA SMITH
CONNECTIONS COORDINATOR
Oversees Hospitality Ministry, including our Welcome Team, Ushers, and Cafe
EMAIL | e.smith@lefc.net
FAMILY | Married to Stephon and mom to Theodora Jean and Thaddeus Ian
EDUCATION | Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies
PREVIOUS PLACES OF WORK | Sight and Sound Theatres, Piercing Word
FUN FACT | I also have a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre, wherein I focused mostly on Golden Age Theatre and replicated works performed by Judy Garland.
EMMA SMITH
CONNECTIONS COORDINATOR
SANDY MORRIS
DISABILITIES COORDINATOR
I am privileged to provide care, programs, and resources for families affected by developmental and intellectual disabilities.
EMAIL | sandy.morris@lefc.net
FAMILY | Widow (my dear husband passed away in 2021), two adult children Madi and Tyler, a son-in-law and daughter-in-law, and a sweet granddaughter Makara
EDUCATION | Bachelor of Science, Millersville University Special Education
PREVIOUS PLACES OF WORK | Warwick School District Special Education Teacher
ONE OF MY GREATEST EXPERIENCE WITH GOD | Though it was one of my deepest hardships and darkest valleys, slowly losing my husband to early onset Alzheimer's led me to a place of understanding the depth of God's goodness, faithfulness, and sovereignty over all things.
SANDY MORRIS
DISABILITIES COORDINATOR
BRIANNA ROBERTS
ADULT MINISTRIES ASSISTANT
Serves the Adult Ministries team with administrative support - through event coordination, communications, creating operation efficiencies and furthering our mission to serve our community well
EMAIL | brianna.roberts@lefc.net
PREVIOUS PLACES OF WORK | Background in Healthcare Consulting at Guidehouse and Quality Improvement at Tower Health
AS A CHILD, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? | Marine Biologist - working with Dolphins sounded incredible!
A PLACE YOU VOLUNTEER OUTSIDE OF LEFC | The National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District Activist Leader
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? | Sourdough bread baking
BRIANNA ROBERTS
ADULT MINISTRIES ASSISTANT