Meet the staff

Timothy Halbfoerster

Lead Pastor

Pastor Tim, also known as PT, has pastored River of God Church with his wife, Marie, since December of 1996. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his daughters, Heather (Chad) Singleton, Ashley (Joe) Chest, and Amber (Wesley) Shaw and many grandchildren. When he is not with family, Pastor Tim can be found riding his Harley with his local H.O.G. chapter, fishing, hunting, traveling and reading.

Marie Halbfoerster

Connections Director

Marie has been the Connections Director and done various work at River of God Church with her husband, Pastor Tim, since December of 1996. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her daughters, Heather (Chad) Singleton, Ashley (Joe) Chest, and Amber (Wesley) Shaw and many grandchildren. When she is not with family, Marie likes to drive her Corvette, bowl, sew, and ride motorcycle with Pastor Tim.

Aimee Worth

Children’s Pastor

Aimee has been faithfully serving as the Children’s Pastor since May of 2012. She considers it a privilege to come alongside parents and help the kids develop a real and lasting relationship with Jesus. Outside of church, Aimee can be found with her husband, Cameron, and daughters, Paisleigh Raegan and Saidie. She enjoys crafting, reading and doing anything and everything with her family!

Hannah Pallotta

Worship Pastor

In May 2018, Hannah began serving as the Worship Pastor. She heads up the worship ministry and oversees the tech team and the creative arts programs. When she’s not in church, Hannah enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her husband, Anthony, and exploring new skills in artwork and music. One of her favorite passages in Scripture is Psalms 103.

Anthony Pallotta

Youth Pastor

After growing up in River of God Church, Anthony is passionate about leading students to grow in their spiritual maturity and deepen their relationships with Christ. Anthony enjoys spending time with his wife Hannah and their daughter Ariel. He also enjoys spending his time with friends, reading a good book, or playing a good video game.

Dave Simonetti

Missions Pastor

The Beard of Knowledge,

At least that's the title I received after creating some online training resources a few years ago at a company worked for. I was asked to leave field work and support the business in a different way. I suppose that’s when I discovered that God allowed a few eureka moments to shape the leader I am today. Those moments have created core memories which have laid the foundation for his calling in my life.

The environment doesn't matter. Not the place we live, but where we interact and learn from each other. I have recognized I am passionate about educating individuals in a way that fosters growth through the lens of self-discovery.

What does that mean? Imagine you are on a path in the woods with a friend. You've hidden a gift along with clues to aid them on the way. Now, you watch eagerly as they decipher each one and uncover the prize. Sound unconventional? To some maybe, but I believe that when followers of Jesus Christ continually evolve their approach to culture without comprising the Gospel they thrive.

That's my method. This is what I live and breathe for. I desire to see followers of Christ recognize their God given abilities and realize that what He has given them far exceeds what they thought was possible. We serve a God who can do far more than we can ask or imagine. My mission is to be a spark that ignites a flame in others for people and produce the greatest harvest the earth has ever witnessed.

What else is there? There is the family God has blessed me with. My caring and supportive wife Katie, and my wildly energetic son Micah. God’s love and kindness has been more than evident in his life, and we are truly grateful for this gift. Additionally, Katie and I welcome time spent in the kitchen cooking and serving people from different walks of life. Whether they are family, friends, or anyone else, our door will always be open, and our table will always have a seat. We agree that if you’re going to reach the nations, it’s probably best to start with a good meal.

Jodi Mumma

Church office Admin and School Age Director

Jodi has been the Director of River of God Childcare Center since 2007. Since the Childcare downsizing to just Before and After School, Jodi is now the Office Administrator and School Age Director. She is a graduate of the University of Valley Forge, in Phoenixville, PA where she majored in Counseling and minored in Children’s Ministry. Jodi and her husband, Chris, have been married since August of 2008. When she is not working with children, Jodi loves to paint and hang out with her Siberian Husky, Kodi.

Diane Etter

Bookkeeper

Since 2003, Diane has served as the River of God bookkeeper and helps oversee the Women of Purpose ministry. She and her husband, Robb, have been married for 26 years and have four children: Alison, Joel, Aaron and Joshua. When she’s not in church, Diane enjoys spending time with family and going to the beach.

Robb Etter

Facilities Director

Robb has served as our dedicated Facilities Director since he started in 2002. He and his wife, Diane, have been married for 26 years and have four children: Alison, Joel, Aaron and Joshua. Outside of church, Robb takes delight in ministering to others and spending time with his wife and four children. He is an avid outdoors man and enjoys hunting, fishing and landscaping.