OUR STAFF

Pastor Strope has studied at Valley Forge Christian College (B.S.), Westminster Theological Seminary (M.A.R.), Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div), and the American Institute of Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem (now Jerusalem University College). He was youth pastor at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Clayton, NJ for 2 years; pastor of the Malaga and Willow Grove United Methodist Churches for 4 years; and has been the lead pastor of West Park United Methodist Church since 1990.  Currently Dave is working on his doctorate at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. 

Pastor Chris performed his undergraduate studies at Cairn University and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Biblical Studies with a focus on Youth Ministry, and in August 2021, he completed a Master’s of Arts in Religion degree.  He has been a part of the West Park Family since 2010, where he volunteered his time and completed his internship with the Youth Group before officially coming on staff serving as the Assistant and Youth Pastor in June of 2015. Pastor Chris lives in Hopewell with his wife Lauren and their three children Lucie Grace, Elinor (Nora) Mae, and Levi Grant.

Jodi and her husband David joined West Park Church in 2015. During that time, she has served on the SPRC, volunteered as the Prayer Pal Coordinator, acted as the West Park Liaison for Cornerstone Women’s Resource Center’s Baby Bottle Drive, and has been an active member of various ministries including West Park FIT, Sistering 4 Christ, Seasoned Moms, and West Park Women. Jodi and David have three grown children and one granddaughter. Jodi homeschooled all three children, taught in their homeschool co-op, and served on the co-op board. When she’s not working in the church office, you can find Jodi spending time with her family, working in her garden, sitting on the beach, walking her dog Molly, or paddle boarding out on the water.

Brittany attended West Park as a child/teen where she was active in our youth group. During her time in Youth Group she attended Creation, Mission trips, and served as a crew leader for Vacation Bible School.  In 2018 she came back to help with Sunday school.  Later she has been involved in Sistering4Christ, and the Children's Ministry planning committee.  Brittany is a wife and homeschool mom to two amazing kids. During her free time she enjoys crafting, traveling, and camping with her family.

Nick and his wife Cheryl began attending West Park in 2012. After retiring in 2014 from teaching instrumental music for 37 years in the Millville Public Schools he began working at West Park. Nick has also been involved in organizing instrumental music ensembles at West Park and has also served as the chairman of the Board of Trustees. Nick also enjoys model trains, woodworking, and gardening and he and Cheryl are very proud of their 4 adult children and their families.

Jeanne is the mom of 3 and the grand mom of 4 teenagers. She works full time as a PCA for the State of NJ Medicaid. She has been a staple of the West Park worship band and has been a faithful leader in PULSE youth group. She is a valuable asset to our team and love the energy that she brings!