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
Thornridge Kids
Action Youth
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
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
Dominique Mangiaruga
As the Communications/Event Director for Thornridge Community Church, I have the privilege of helping share the heart of our church with our congregation and our community. My goal is to make sure our message reflects who we are: a church where people can come as they are, experience the love of Jesus, and know that they have a place to belong.
The communications ministry is about much more than creating a post or designing a graphic. It’s about reaching people. Sometimes a simple message of hope reaches someone on the exact day they need it. Sometimes an invitation reminds someone who has felt disconnected from church that the door is still open. And sometimes sharing what God is doing within our church inspires someone to take the first step in their own walk with Him.
Everyone has a story. Everyone has a purpose. And at Thornridge Community Church, there is a place for you.
Communication/Event Director