Big Woods
Bible Church
Pastors/Elders
Tim Boger
Senior Pastor
Pastor Tim Boger was born in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in Canada where his parents were missionaries. A graduate of Washington Bible College he pursued a career in teaching and coaching until the Lord called him to be a pastor in 1995. He loves people, the Word of God, coffee, baseball and golf. His greatest joy is spending time with Wendy, his "sweetheart since junior high." They have two grown children. Seth and his wife Emily along with their sons Levi, Theo and Calvin live in Massachusetts. Sarah and her husband Ben live in Kansas and are the proud parents of Tim and Wendy's two other grandchildren, Denson and Noel. Before moving back to Pennsylvania in 2011, Tim completed his Masters in Pastoral Ministry and pastored in New England for fifteen years. Presently he is continuing his education through Reformed Theological Seminary.
Aaron Batdorf
Associate Pastor of Discipleship
Aaron was born in Pottstown, PA but after attending Lock Haven University, God opened a door for ministry with Big Woods. Aaron is married to Brianna, and they have three children, Zadok "Zae", Eleanor and Charlotte. Except for a year and a half away for education, Aaron and Brianna have been in Lock Haven since college and enjoy the outdoors, coffee, sitting on the porch, reading, and helping people follow Jesus faithfully by applying God's Word to all of life. Aaron has a burden to see people grasp the deep things of God and teaching others to go and do likewise through discipleship. Aaron is currently pursuing a PhD at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Stuart Redcay
Associate Pastor of Family Ministry
Stuart is from Manheim, PA and is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College in Biblical Studies and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Stuart met his wife Cheyenne through the New Life College Ministry at LHU, and together have three children. Cheyenne is a middle school teacher at Central Mountain, and loves students, sports, and time with family. Stuart loves coming alongside students in life, helping them to study God’s Word and apply it to their lives. In his spare time, he loves coffee, board games, and absurdly spicy food.
Robbie Mays
Associate Pastor of Campus Ministry
Robbie was born in Dover, DE, but lived in many states throughout his life, including South Carolina, Texas, and Maryland. He went to college at McDaniel College, graduating with a BA in Computer Science in 2019. Robbie felt called to college ministry by God shortly after graduation, due to both his participation in Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and his local church. Robbie is currently pursuing his Masters in Divinity at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He loves baseball and board games along with hanging out with college students. Robbie married his wife Macala November of 2021 in Nashville, TN. Together, Robbie and Macala disciple college students, helping them find Christ, follow Him, and make Him known to others at Lock Haven University.
Kraig Brady
Elder
Kraig is a retired art teacher and well-known wood sculptor in Central PA. He and his wife Kimber have four children and three beautiful grandchildren.
Art Gray
Elder
Art is a retired chemistry professor from LHU. He and his wife Linda have been married for over 50 years. They have five children and four grandchildren.
Kenny Hall
Elder
Kenny is on staff at Lock Haven University as the Director of Excellence and Inclusion. He and his wife Jessica have three daughters: Damaris, Rachel and Sarah.
Matt McDermit
Elder
Matt is a high school math teacher. He and his wife Meisha have two children Kyleigh and Kullen.
Bill Newman
Elder
Bill is a husband, father, and entrepreneur in technology and real estate. He lives with his wife Tara, and their four kids just outside of Lock Haven where they enjoy hiking, kayaking and other outdoor activities. He is most passionate about discipleship and men's ministries and his favorite bible passage is 2 Corinthians 4.
Drew Talbot
Elder
​Drew is a psychology professor at LHU. He and his wife Lynn have three children: Morgan, Ella, and Asher. They recently adopted their fourth child MeiLin.
Matt Trumbull
Elder
Matt is a math and calculus teacher and leads our worship team. He and his wife Angelyn have a daughter, Joy.
Staff
Haylee Conklin
Administrative Assistant
Haylee came to know the Lord when she was young. Since then, she has loved to serve and walk alongside others. Haylee graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a degree in Social Work. Haylee and her husband, Tanner, live in Williamsport with their daughter, Maisie.
Janette Haffley
Head Custodian
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Tom Stover
Treasurer
Tom is a retired Payroll Supervisor from Shaner Operating. He and his wife Elva soon to celebrate 53 years of marriage, have two daughters, four grandchildren, and 2 great granddaughters. Tom has worked as treasurer for Big Woods for the past 6 years.
Ministry Heads
Mike and Cierra Fry
Directors of Children's Ministry Education
Mike is a math teacher and Cierra is a stay at home mom. They have two children, Revan and Luna. They enjoy playing games and spending time with friends.
Jared and Jill Sims
Directors of Nursery and Children's Ministry Operations
Jared and Jill have been leaders in multiple ministries since coming to know the Lord in 2012. Jared works in clinical research , and Jill is a homemaker who wears many hats. They have three wonderful children, Kira, Aaron, and Casey. And, they have a heart for people and their community.
Brianna Batdorf
Director of Women's Ministry
Brianna is from Philipsburg, PA. She came to Lock Haven University where she met her Savior, Jesus Christ, through college ministry, and then later, her husband, Aaron, who now serves on staff at BWBC as the Pastor of Discipleship. Together, they ministered to college students at LHU for 8 years before settling into their roles in adult ministry. Brianna has a passion for helping women know, love, and be changed by God and His Word. She currently works part-time as a physician assistant and full-time as the mother of their 3 children, Zadok, Eleanor and Charlotte.
Daniel Nauta
Director of Men's Ministry
Daniel Nauta is married to his wife, Amy Nauta. Daniel has a passion to see others grow in their love and obedience to the Lord. He is currently taking courses at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Sarah Kopas
Director of Senior Adult Ministry
Sarah lives in Beech Creek with her husband, Keanan, and their German Shepherd, Dora. She has a passion for creating connection and community within the church body. She works part time outside the home and, in her free time, enjoys gardening, homemaking, and reading.