Officers
(717) 652-1852 ext. 106
The Rev. James S. Dunlop was re-elected to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in June 2019. Bishop Dunlop was ordained in 2005, and served as pastor of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Littlestown, PA.
The Rev. James S. Dunlop was re-elected to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in June 2019. Bishop Dunlop was ordained in 2005, and served as pastor of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Littlestown, PA.
(717) 332-8416
Vice President Jennifer Lau is a layperson and chairs our Synod Council. She is also a voting member of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. As an officer of this synod, the vice president is a member of the synod’s Executive Committee.
Vice President Jennifer Lau is a layperson and chairs our Synod Council. She is also a voting member of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. As an officer of this synod, the vice president is a member of the synod’s Executive Committee.

(717) 652-1852 ext. 118
Secretary Beth Schlegel is elected by the Synod Assembly. As an officer of this synod, the secretary is a member of the synod’s Executive Committee. Additionally, Secretary Schlegel will serve on the following committees: Assembly Planning, Committee of Reference and Counsel, Committee on Memorials, Constitution, Gifts Discernment and Nominations.
Secretary Beth Schlegel is elected by the Synod Assembly. As an officer of this synod, the secretary is a member of the synod’s Executive Committee. Additionally, Secretary Schlegel will serve on the following committees: Assembly Planning, Committee of Reference and Counsel, Committee on Memorials, Constitution, Gifts Discernment and Nominations.
Executive Staff
(717) 652-1852 ext. 111
Assistant to the Bishop Pastor Dana Blouch-Hanson promotes vocation in the church, and serves as staff liaison to the following committees: Assembly Planning, Candidacy and Deans. Additionally, she supports our ecumenical and inter-faith partners and relates to the Gettysburg, Hanover, and Chambersburg Conferences.
Assistant to the Bishop Pastor Dana Blouch-Hanson promotes vocation in the church, and serves as staff liaison to the following committees: Assembly Planning, Candidacy and Deans. Additionally, she supports our ecumenical and inter-faith partners and relates to the Gettysburg, Hanover, and Chambersburg Conferences.
(717) 652-1852, ext. 102
Assistant to the Bishop Pastor Beth Martini coordinates our mobility call process and First Call Theological Education and serves as staff liaison to the following committees: Konde Committee and as administrative coordinator for Region 8. Additionally, she supports our volunteer coordinators for relief projects, our synodical granting process, and boundary training. She relates to the Harrisburg, Lancaster, Perry, and Cumberland Conferences.
Assistant to the Bishop Pastor Beth Martini coordinates our mobility call process and First Call Theological Education and serves as staff liaison to the following committees: Konde Committee and as administrative coordinator for Region 8. Additionally, she supports our volunteer coordinators for relief projects, our synodical granting process, and boundary training. She relates to the Harrisburg, Lancaster, Perry, and Cumberland Conferences.
(717) 652-1852, ext. 103
Assistant to the Bishop Deacon Marsha Roscoe focuses on mission interpretation, synodical communications and supports spiritual wholeness among our leaders, and serves on the Assembly Planning and Mission Committees. Additionally, she relates to the Lebanon, North Lancaster and Upper Dauphin Conferences.
Assistant to the Bishop Deacon Marsha Roscoe focuses on mission interpretation, synodical communications and supports spiritual wholeness among our leaders, and serves on the Assembly Planning and Mission Committees. Additionally, she relates to the Lebanon, North Lancaster and Upper Dauphin Conferences.
(717) 652-1852 ext. 109
Assistant to the Bishop Pastor Carla Christopher Wilson coordinates ministries of social justice including racial, LGBTQIA+, immigration, hunger, and poverty; and serves as staff liaison to the following committees: Criminal Justice System Ministry, Global Mission, Toward Racial Justice, World Hunger and Synod Worship.
Assistant to the Bishop Pastor Carla Christopher Wilson coordinates ministries of social justice including racial, LGBTQIA+, immigration, hunger, and poverty; and serves as staff liaison to the following committees: Criminal Justice System Ministry, Global Mission, Toward Racial Justice, World Hunger and Synod Worship.
(717) 652-1852, ext. 105
Director for Evangelical Mission Pastor Richard Jorgensen works with congregations looking to be renewed in God’s mission by deepening their faith, reconnecting with one another, and re-rooting in their community. Additionally, he relates to the Mission and Stewardship Education and Mission Support Committees, and the York, North York, and South York Conferences.
Director for Evangelical Mission Pastor Richard Jorgensen works with congregations looking to be renewed in God’s mission by deepening their faith, reconnecting with one another, and re-rooting in their community. Additionally, he relates to the Mission and Stewardship Education and Mission Support Committees, and the York, North York, and South York Conferences.
(717) 652-1852, ext. 113
Charlie Roberts, Director of Resources and Faith Formation, works with congregations and ministry peers in maintaining a common sense of mission and vision for the Church, and supports the formation of faith for children, youth, young adults, adults and their families.
Charlie Roberts, Director of Resources and Faith Formation, works with congregations and ministry peers in maintaining a common sense of mission and vision for the Church, and supports the formation of faith for children, youth, young adults, adults and their families.
(717) 652-1852, ext. 117
Debbie Clark provides direct administrative and executive support to Bishop Dunlop, Secretary Beth Schlegel and our Synod Council. Facilitating flow of information to the Executive Committee and Synod Council, she supports the vice president and synod secretary. She assists Bishop Dunlop in planning and preparing for congregation visits. In addition to overseeing our support staff, she provides administrative support for the following committees: Synod Nominating, Gifts Discernment, Compensation and Benefits, Synod Worship, Constitution, Personnel and Mission.
Debbie Clark provides direct administrative and executive support to Bishop Dunlop, Secretary Beth Schlegel and our Synod Council. Facilitating flow of information to the Executive Committee and Synod Council, she supports the vice president and synod secretary. She assists Bishop Dunlop in planning and preparing for congregation visits. In addition to overseeing our support staff, she provides administrative support for the following committees: Synod Nominating, Gifts Discernment, Compensation and Benefits, Synod Worship, Constitution, Personnel and Mission.
Support Staff
(717) 652-1852, ext. 107
As secretary to the treasurer, Cathy Paul is responsible for our accounts receivable, which includes preparation of mission support and other benevolence reports. In addition to supporting our Audit and Finance and Budget Committees, she also serves on the Synod Assembly Elections Committee.
As secretary to the treasurer, Cathy Paul is responsible for our accounts receivable, which includes preparation of mission support and other benevolence reports. In addition to supporting our Audit and Finance and Budget Committees, she also serves on the Synod Assembly Elections Committee.
(717) 652-1852, ext. 115
As administrative assistant to the Resource Center, Marty Shifflett supports Charlie Roberts in ensuring our Resource Center is a hospitality hub that provides space for conversation, learning, previewing and borrowing materials. Marty assists congregation leaders in previewing faith formation resources, such as Vacation Bible School programs, and can assist congregations in planning seasons of faith formation. Marty also provides administrative support for the Candidacy Committee and Committee of Deans, and serves as Small Event Registrar.
As administrative assistant to the Resource Center, Marty Shifflett supports Charlie Roberts in ensuring our Resource Center is a hospitality hub that provides space for conversation, learning, previewing and borrowing materials. Marty assists congregation leaders in previewing faith formation resources, such as Vacation Bible School programs, and can assist congregations in planning seasons of faith formation. Marty also provides administrative support for the Candidacy Committee and Committee of Deans, and serves as Small Event Registrar.