Our Pastor
& Staff

Rev. Dr. Sean Brubaker

Pastor/Head of Staff

Pastor Sean and his family have been with us at Calvin since January, 2013.   Mission and evangelism are the heart of his call to ministry and his passion is for seeing lives changed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.  He loves the outdoors, hunting, hiking, and a variety of sports.  Once in a while, you may catch him playing the saxophone.  Pastor Sean is a graduate of Geneva College with degrees in Cross-Cultural Ministry and Music.  He received his M.Div. from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and his D.Min. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Ashley Aris

Director of Children and Youth Ministries

Ashley is our newest member on staff, beginning in June 2024, and strengthening ministries to children and teens in our Calvin Church family.. Ashley s a graduate of Toccoa Falls College, receiving a BA in Youth Ministry with a minor in Counseling and in Bible and Theology. She is passionate about evangelism and helping broken families. In her free time she loves anything involved with hiking, water, animals, or a good movie.

Ashley also leads the Kids Quest ministries, dedicated to growing children spiritually and academically.

John Van Gorder

Organist/Choir Director

John is a superbly talented musician.  He accompanies worship with with the pipe organ and leads the choir.  John received a bachelor's degree in music from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music and a master's degree in sacred music from Duquesne University. Prior to coming to Calvin Presbyterian Church in October 2003 as Organist/Director of Music, John has served several churches in Pittsburgh, Western PA, and Ohio. He is also a private music instructor, teaching piano to students of all ages. He and his wife Elaine have two adult children; their son Ryan and his wife Angie live in Apex, NC with their daughter; their daughter Jennifer and her husband Greg Banyay live in Ellwood City along with their four sons.  John is also a talented woodworker.