On this page you will find out a little bit about our team and their contact information.
Lead Pastor
Rev. Dave Sterling
I have been the pastor here at Thornridge Community Church going on 4 years. I have always had a passion for discipleship, men’s ministry and marriage ministry. I love teaching people how to follow Jesus, teaching men who Jesus has called them to be and teaching couples how to have a marriage with Jesus at the center. I always like to remind people that none of us will ever be perfect in our walk. Thornridge is a real world church. By that I mean when you join us you don’t have to pretend everything is ok. We do our best to follow who Jesus has called us to be and when we fail, we get back up, dust ourselves off and learn from what we went through. The key is to grow in our relationship with Jesus. We are a family at Thornridge we would love to have you join us!!
Life verses: Jeremiah 29:11 & John 13:35
Email: pastordave@thornridgecc.org
Jenn Sterling
I have been in a relationship with Jesus for most of my adult life. I enjoy talking to people about Jesus and how He has changed my life. I lead the congregational care ministry here at Thornridge Community Church and along with that I have a strong passion for marriage. I enjoy talking to couples preparing for marriage about how important it is to have a marriage of three: Husband, Wife and God at the center. Along with marriage, it is important for everyone to keep God first in your life. He will never steer you wrong. The most important thing we can do for ourselves is be in a relationship with Jesus. Church is not about religion but about growing deeper in relationship with our Savior.
Life Verses: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Peter 5:7 & Ecclesiastes 4:12
Email: jenn@thornridgecc.org
Congregational Care
Assistant Pastor
Theresa Mandel
I am pastor of recovery here at Thornridge. I have been a licensed pastor for a year, focusing on recovery, intercession, healing, and prayer. My passion is where my greatest pain has been- loving those who experienced and were haunted by childhood trauma, abuse, abandonment, self-harm, addictions, and the lie of worthlessness, as I did. I grew up in the Levittown area. I was taken to church faithfully by my Pop Pop-the only unconditional love I knew. I became saved at 12 years old, but my circumstances only got worse. For about the next 30 years, my life would be chaotic & painful. In my 3rd marriage, God intervened in such a miraculous way. I experienced spontaneous deliverance, did a lot of hard work through a 12-step program to heal and have been on a journey with my Savior since. I am married to Mike “Mountain” Mandel who shares in my love for recovery and has his own incredible testimony. My heart is for those who are suffering and wanting to help people heal through the redemptive love and grace of Jesus. Jesus wants to give salvation & freedom to all who will accept it-I am proof of this fact. I found the greatest love of all times in my mess- and now I want that for others.
Life Verses: Luke 7:47; Philippians 3:10; John 8:36
Song: Proof by Seth Addison
Email: pastortheresa@thornridgecc.org
Nichole Troy
I am a Philadelphia born woman who has a passion for education, a love for children, and a heart on fire for Jesus. It had not always been that way, but God intervened, and set me on a new path in education, where I quickly realized teaching was my calling. I have been teaching in the city of Philadelphia for over 11 years, and recently felt called to begin my journey toward becoming a youth pastor. So I can share my love for Jesus and the gift of teaching I have been blessed with. I am thrilled to be starting that journey, and I am excited to see what future God has planned for the youth at Thornridge.
Life Verse: Proverbs 31:26
Email: kidsminteam@thornridgecc.org
Madison Moore
Email: thornridgekids@thornridgecc.org
Mark “Mj” Carels
I have the privilege of being the director of our youth group. I serve God through Thornridge in many ways. Our daughter Karleigh is part of Action Youth and our son Noah is part of Thornridge Kids. As you can see I am not the typical looking Christian with tattoos and a big beard. The world around us would say I don’t fit in the church world well God sees the heart. That is our goal for Action Youth is for the teens to find their identity in God and not the world.
Group Verse: 1 John 3:18
Email: Actionyouth@thornridgecc.org
Nichole Troy
Madison Moore
Mark “Mj” Carels
Kids/Youth Ministry Team
Maintenance Director
Tom Kramer
I’m a dedicated shop foreman at Airline Hydraulics with a strong work ethic and a passion for teamwork—both on the job and in my church community. When I’m not overseeing operations or helping lead my team, I’m most likely spending time with my two greatest blessings, my kids Mackenzie and Carter. Family means everything to me, and I value quality time whether we’re enjoying the outdoors, hunting, fishing, or just being together. I strive to bring the same commitment and integrity to every part of my life, both personally and professionally.