Church Staff
Senior Pastor: Jeremy Blair
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Jeremy Blair has been in pastoral ministry since 2009, serving as a pastoral-intern, church-planter, pastor, Bible teacher, and chaplain. He has attended a variety of Bible institutes and seminaries during his theological journey, the ERC Ministry Training Institute and Winebrenner Theological Seminary being the most recent.
He is originally from Kentucky, but he now considers South-central PA his home. Jeremy and his wife Courtney (a Shippensburg native), have three children: Lucas (born 2014), Caleb (2015), and Noah (2017). Jeremy and Courtney enjoy spending time with their children and extended family. The Blair family emphasizes worshiping Jesus together and being involved in the local church and community. |
Director of Youth & Small Groups: Pastor Annika Rogers
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Pastor Annika Rogers has served as the Director of Youth and Small Groups at Newburg First Church of God since March of 2023. With six years of experience as a 6th grade teacher in Gallup, NM, Annika brings a wealth of expertise in education and mentorship to her role. Annika received her pastor’s license in 2025 from the Eastern Regional Conference of the Churches of God General Conference. Annika finished her Master of Divinity from Winebrenner Theological Seminary in 2025. She is deeply committed to theological education and discipleship.
Alongside her work in the church, Annika serves as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force Reserves, devoting one month each year to training and service with the goal of becoming a chaplain. Her dual commitment to military service and church ministry reflects her passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and devotion to her faith in Jesus Christ. |
Visitation Coordinator: Pastor Megan Gustafson
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Megan Gustafson serves as the Pastor of Visitation at the Newburg First Church of God. She has served here since September of 2017. She has earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Shippensburg University, chaplaincy ordination through the International Fellowship of Chaplains, and a Master’s degree in Practical Theology from Winebrenner Seminary. She is a licensed pastor through the Eastern Regional Conference. She is deeply committed to serving others in the community through visitation in nursing homes, hospitals, and to homebound members of our church. She has a passion for outreach and to help others engage in a personal relationship that Jesus desires to have with each of us.
Megan and her husband Kevin live in Newburg and enjoy spending time with their five children, three beautiful daughters-n-law, and two grandsons: Tyler (wife- Taylor), Cody (wife – Michaela and son – Dawson), Nick (wife - Hailey and son – Sawyer), Emily, and Lyndsey. Megan is devoted to a life of ministry and service to others through the equipping and leading of the Holy Spirit and through keeping her eyes on her savior and King, Jesus. In her spare time, Megan enjoys long distance running, used book stores, and traveling to the beach. |
Administrative Assistant: Kristen Kepner
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Church Leadership
"Our Church Council members must be committed to Christ, His Church, and His Cause. They must maintain a close relationship with Jesus Christ, have a passion for reaching lost souls, and a desire to fulfill the Great Commission in and through ministries of our church and the world."
Elders
“Elders are both shepherds and overseers of the flock of God (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1-4). Our denominational doctrinal statement says: (Elders) are ‘persons holding positions of greatest responsibility and authority in the local Church leadership.’”
Austin Scott
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John Leach
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Rex Frey (not pictured) |
Deacons
“The Deacons must exhibit sound judgment in financial affairs along with the ability to work with figures. They must exercise excellent ethics regarding individual giving among church members.”
Denny Brenize (not pictured)