Pastor Jong Kim
Pastor Jong, and his wife, Dr. Grace Kim, live in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. They have a son, who is married and lives in Boston, Massachusetts.
Pastor Jong received his Master of Divinity from Drew University and brings more than three decades of experience in pastoral ministry and global mission. He has served congregations in New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania and previously served on the staff of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, where he held leadership roles in cross-cultural mission development and international partnership building.
Pastor Jong is also the author of Joining God’s Mission: A Journey of Faith, Collaboration, and Hope, a book that reflects his passion for discipleship, collaboration, and participating in God’s mission in the world. He is grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside the people of Calvary United Methodist Church as together they seek to grow in faith and share Christ’s love with the community.
Lay Pastor Bob Wagner
Bob Wagner was raised in the Moravian Church in Reading, Pennsylvania, where the faithful guidance of pastors and Sunday school teachers nurtured his commitment to Jesus Christ. Seeking a church closer to home where he and his family could become more actively involved, they found a spiritual home at Calvary United Methodist Church. There, under the encouragement and mentorship of Pastor Jack Grove, Bob answered God’s call to ministry.
In 2001, he was recognized as a Christ Servant Minister in The United Methodist Church. He later completed additional training as a Local Pastor and, in 2015, was commissioned as a Certified Lay Minister by Bishop Peggy Johnson. Bob continues to serve as a Certified Lay Minister and regularly participates in continuing education and training through The United Methodist Church.
Having worshiped at Calvary for more than forty years, Bob has served alongside the church’s pastors in a variety of leadership roles. He has a special passion for teaching adult Christian education, leading Bible studies, and supporting Calvary’s music ministry.
Ashley Crabb, Director of Christian Ed. and Children & Youth Ministries
Ashley and her husband, Scott, began attending Calvary in May. Their family lives in Mohnton and their twin sons, Everett and Hudson, attend Calvary Care Preschool. The boys were recently baptized by Pastor Nova. Ashley has shared that her family has found a genuine sense of belonging within our church family, and we are grateful that God has led them to Calvary. Ashley grew up actively involved in church, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and mission trips, experiences that helped shape her faith and who she is today. She brings a diverse background in education, communication, community engagement, marketing and entrepreneurship. She is also the author of a children’s book, The Crabb Twins and Friends.
Scott Piergrossi, Music Director & Organist/Pianist; Administrative Assistant
Scott J. Piergrossi is an avid and accomplished musician with particular expertise in piano accompanying. Scott taught High School Vocal Music at Hamburg and Schuylkill Valley in Leesport for 26 years before retiring early from education. He continues to accompany local theaters, music groups, schools and churches.
Scott has worked as a church music director, pianist, tenor soloist, choir section leader, organist and handbell choir director at many churches throughout Pennsylvania.
Scott is a graduate of Mansfield University where he studied voice with Dr. Jean-Anne Teal and conducting with Dr. Peggy Dettwiler. He earned additional degrees from Wilkes University, University of the Arts in Philadelphia and Millersville University.
Scott credits his childhood church, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Fleetwood for his love and passion of all things MUSIC.