Church Staff

Pastor Sean S. Titus

Pastor Sean S. Titus

Pastor

Pastor Titus was called to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church and started in January 2024. He received his B.A. from Messiah College (Messiah University) in 2002; and his M.A. in history from the University at Buffalo in 2005. He also earned his M.Div. from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (United Lutheran Seminary) in 2016, the same year of his ordination as a pastor in the ELCA at the Lower Susquehanna Synod Assembly. His personal time is spent largely at home in Etters with his wife, Jill and son, Josiah.

Seth Wickenheiser

Seth Wickenheiser

Director of Music

Seth has been hired as our Music Director/Organist effective December 1, 2024.  His broad range and knowledge of music compliments our church services.  Seth lives in New Cumberland with his wife, Camryn and infant son.

Alan Wadsworth

Alan Wadsworth

Handbell Director

Alan is a graduate of Shippensburg University (’07, ’19) where he studied Business Administration. He is currently a Human Resources Manager at WITF. Alan lives in Lower Paxton Township with his wife, Sarah, and son, Luke. He began playing in the Handbell Choir in 2012 and became the Director in January 2019. He also directs the Tone Chime Choir which performs seasonally.

Sherry Madara

Sherry Madara

Congregational Secretary

Sherry has general administrative duties and oversees the office needs of the congregation since August 2010. She came to us with years of experience in the secular world but a heart for the work of the church. Sherry supports the work of the pastors and staff as well as key volunteers who make our church run smoothly.

Sean Hoffman

Sean Hoffman

Youth Advisor

Sean has been involved in youth ministry since he attended Shippensburg University. He received his master’s degree in education at Wilkes University. He is a 7th grade Social Studies teacher at Commonwealth Connections Academy. He currently resides in Enola with his wife, Kate and daughter, Evelyn. Sean serves as the youth advisor for both the Elementary Youth Group (grades 4-6) and Youth Group (grades 7-12).

Pastor William Stickley

Pastor William Stickley

Pastor Emeritus

In recognition of his 26 years of pastoral ministry at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pastor William Stickley was given the title of Pastor Emeritus in August 2014.

Austin Fowler

Austin Fowler

Sexton

Austin joined us as our sexton on January 1, 2025 after our previous sexton, Tim Kimberlin retired the end of 2024 after 32 faithful years.