Bear (Bernt) grew up in the country of Sweden as a missionary kid. While his career has centered around a passion for student development in higher education, he is also deeply committed to worship ministries and outreach in each of the contexts that he has served in. Bernt has led worship in a variety of settings, such as in church, college chapels, conferences and other special events. However, Bernt's primary joy comes from simply being part of teams of people that strive together to lead worship in meaningful ways. You will find he and his wife Ginger, are deeply committed to encouraging followers of Christ to seek a life that glorifies God first.

Bernt's college education began at LeTourneau University and he completed his B.A. from Washington Bible College. He holds an M.Div. and a Th.M. from Capital Bible Seminary and an Ed.D. from Azusa Pacific University. Bernt and Ginger have been best friends and close allies since the summer of 1995, and they have been married since 1996. The Lord has gifted them with four beautiful children, Joanna, Ashley who is married to Carter, Kaeleigh who is married to Logan, and JB (or Joseph), and one grandchild. The family enjoys anything active, and chances are you will find them wrapped around some game somewhere. You can't miss them ... they are loud.

Rick grew up in New England but has served in various roles in GA, NC, and PA as Pastor of Students and Development as well as roles in a mental health facility and church planting. Rick and his wife Becky are deeply committed to the gospel and passionate for the Holy Spirits' transformation in the next generation.

Rick holds a B.S. in Pastoral Ministry from Toccoa Falls College, a M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Crown College and is currently working toward a P.h.D from Captial Seminary and Graduate school.  

Rick and Becky have been married since 1999 and have two sons, Jake married to Sarah, son Josiah, and a daughter, Hope, and one grandchild. They enjoy spending time outside at the beach, on a trail, or by the water whenever possible.

Ray currently resides in Lancaster, PA but is originally from Baltimore, MD. In the fall of 2001, he began attending Lancaster Bible College where he studied Pastoral Ministry and graduated with a B.S. in Biblical Studies. It was there that he met his wife, Erin, in the college's first gospel choir they started with a few other students. A year after graduating from Lancaster Bible College, he married Erin in 2007.

Shortly after, he took on the position as a deacon of music at New Life Christian Fellowship where he served for 6 1/2 years. The Lord led them to later serve the young adult ministry at Worship Center in Leola, PA. They volunteered as worship team core leaders for three years until their son Julian was born in 2019. Ray and Erin are devoted to and find great joy in raising their son.  They also spend time discipling young adults. It is a joy and blessing to use their home as a ministry. “Come as you are,” is a beloved phrase for the Taylor household. Ray loves reading, playing basketball, shooting pool, and spending quality time at home with Erin and Julian. 

Dan grew up in Michigan, where he met his wife Jenny in high school. During their 36 years of marriage, Dan and Jenny have lived in Kentucky, Arizona, Georgia, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. They also lived outside of the U.S. in Ethiopia and Germany over a ten-year period while serving with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Prior to LAC, Dan worked at Immerse International, Lancaster Bible College, and Millersville University. He holds a B.S. in Art and English Education from Asbury University, an M.A. in Intercultural Studies and Teaching English as a Second Language, and a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Transformational Teaching and Learning from Kutztown University.

Dan is a teacher at heart who loves traveling the trail of learning and growth. He is energized by facilitating those activities for others who want to explore. He has recognized how moving out of known spaces and comfort zones in his own spiritual journey has been significant in transforming him. He also loves building bridges of connection and community. Dan and Jenny have been blessed with five children and four grandchildren. Their interests are spending time with family, walks, bike rides, traveling, reading, movies, and games.

Anita serves as the Care Director, and has been on staff since September 2002, serving in various roles within the church. She is grateful for the opportunity to utilize her gifts while serving together with some amazing people. After receiving her Music Education degree in 1991 from Lancaster Bible College, she taught music for three years before transitioning into full-time mom, followed by a call to church ministry. Anita is married to Kelvin, whom she met at LAC and were married at the church in 1991 and continue to serve in various leadership roles. They are blessed with three adult children, Austin married to Jamie, Kiersten, and Kaley married to Alex; and three beautiful grandchildren, Lily, Eloise, and Stephen. Anita enjoys discipling young women, hospitality, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling with family and friends.

Vicky grew up in Chester County but lived in Northern Virginia and Maryland for a time after marrying her husband Scott, whom she met through her roommate at Messiah College.  Vicky, Scott and their three children, Meghan, Lindsey & Zachary, moved to Lancaster County, PA in the beginning of 2016.  Vicky and her family enjoy spending time together at sporting events, the theater, and traveling, especially to the beach.

Vicky has served in children’s ministries in various roles and ages since before she had kids and has worked at a preschool for several years.  Although formally trained as an engineer with work experience in the Biotech and Nuclear industries, Vicky has a heart for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents as they continue to learn about their children and develop their family rhythms.  Vicky stepped away from the workforce for many years to be a stay-at-home mom and knows the challenges that stay-at-home moms and also working moms face daily.  Vicky is honored to come alongside of the families at LAC and to be a part of Jesus’ work in them and at LAC in this role.