Pastors

Rev. Dr. Stephen D. McConnell Senior Pastor	smcconnell@libertycorner.org  Telephone: (908) 647-0340 x121
Steve is responsible for providing vision and direction for the Church Staff as they lead our congregation in our mission of Making Disciples of Jesus Christ. Steve is the moderator of our church governing board, the Session, and is responsible for worship planning. He serves as the lead preacher of our pastoral preaching team. Steve grew up in Michigan and went to college at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and his Doctorate of Letters at Drew University in the field of C.S. Lewis studies. He is married and has one daughter. Steve loves to read, play golf and watch sports of many different kinds.
Rev. Anne K. Havrilla Associate Pastor	ahavrilla@libertycorner.org   Telephone: (908) 647-0340 x113
	Anne came to our church in 2003 in search of good youth programming for her two children and found a lot more.  Currently she is serving as Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care and adult Spiritual Formation.  She is the pastor for the Board of Deacons and provides pastoral care to the congregation.   A native New Yorker, Anne's seminary training began at New York Theological Seminary in NYC and culminated at Princeton Theological Seminary, where she earned her Master of Divinity degree. Anne loves to dance and choreographs for the Grace Moves Dance Choir. She is married to Alden Johnson, also a pastor, and they have two chidren.
Rev. Anita Bell Parish Associate	Telephone: (908) 647-0340
Anita Miller Bell, grew up as the daughter of a Navy chaplain, learning geography with each move of the family. Her passion for answering the call to proclaim the “good news” of Jesus Christ has moved Anita into many areas of ministry over her 23-years of ordained ministry in the PCUSA.   Anita is a graduate of Penn State University and Princeton Seminary, and is currently completing her doctoral dissertation at Drew University. She teaches Religious Studies at Chestnut Hill College, and serves at Liberty Corner in the areas of adult education and worship leadership. Anita and her husband Greg have four children.

Updates on our new senior pastor search On June 11, 2008 Rev. Steve McConnell announced that he had responded to God's call to a new ministry in Florida. Pastor Steve was a blessing to our congregation for over 18 years and we are confident that this is God's plan for him and our church. Our prayers go with him as he departs for his new calling on September 10. During this exciting time for our church, the Session is committed to keeping our congregation informed on our search for a new senior pastor. Click here for the latest updates on our Sr Pastor Search Update page.

Last Updated: July 24, 2008