Staff & Leadership
The Leadership Team and Staff listed below are only a small portion of the many members of Zion Church who have been a vital part of the life and witness of our Church. Our culture and leadership is characterized by worship, the love of God, and a genuine call to ministry. These core values have been shaped by our rich history of great leadership, co-workers, volunteers and energy; always pressing forward in our call to love God and love others.
Pastor Austin D. Lamos
Youth Pastor
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! My name is Austin Lamos. I am excited to start in this new role as Youth Pastor for Zion Church.
My passion is to preach the Good News. I seek to love God with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. I see my calling is to share with youth and youth-at-heart who God is so that they can know them better. And in doing so help people know who they are and who they were created to be because of who God is.
Growing up in the Church at various places around the country (I was born in Texas and have lived in 5 states if you count college), I first felt a calling to ministry as a teenager. Following the guidance of Mentors and Pastors I followed that call and graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2009 with a BA in Educational Ministry, and from Northwest Nazarene University in 2015 with a MA in Pastoral Ministry. I was ordained through the Church of the Nazarene in 2018.
I love seeing individuals grow and develop. I love seeing people realize their callings in Christ and discover God’s love for them. I’m very much looking forward to what God has in store for the future of Zion Church, and feel blessed that I can be even a small part of that.
May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make his face shine upon and be gracious to you; may the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Phone: 717-675-4315
email: austin.lamos@gmail.com
barb kriston
senior choir and children's choir director
My name is Barbara Kriston and I am the director of the Senior Choir, King’s Kids, Men of Zion and Sisters of Zion. I have been involved in the music groups of the church since 1975. I am a retired Spanish teacher from Northern Lebanon School District and a graduate of Albright College. I have two sons and one daughter. I enjoy reading, gardening, bike riding, and water aerobics. Being a transplant from Johnstown, I have been blessed to have found a church that has always felt like home. Always considered to be a very music centered church, Zion was a perfect fit for me.
Phone: 717-866-7053
david schell
organist
David Schell, a native of Myerstown, has served as organist/pianist at Zion Church for the past 44 years where he and his wife Anna are active members. David is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College where he majored in Music Education and Organ Performance. "It has been a joy serving our Lord and working with the other staff members at Zion".
Phone: 717-866-3662
crystal kimmel
sexton
My family and I have been attending ZION for the last 18 years. I have 4 beautiful children ages 15, 17, 21, and 25. In my free time I love to read and spend time with my family. I also love to travel as my favorite way to do so is by cruising!
Phone: 717-866-5381
carl l. kimmel
grounds and security
My family and I have been attending ZION for the last 17 years. I serve on the Board of Trustees, as well as take care of the Grounds and Security of the church. In my free time I like to play racquetball, spend time with my dog and family.
Phone: 717-866-5381
CARRIE CALLAHAN
Missionary Pápa, hungary
Carrie Callahan made a commitment to serve Jesus Christ on the mission field at the altar railing of Zion UMC. She has served as a missionary teacher and church musician in South Korea, Hong Kong, China, Guam, Cambodia and presently serves in Pápa, Hungary. Carrie’s goal is to bring the message of the saving power of Jesus Christ to the children of the world. She received her training from Zion UMC, Appalachian Bible College, Hong Kong Baptist University and Liberty University.
John Roberts
Communications Director
As Communications Director I will strive to support the good works here at Zion. Our website and Facebook are great tools for both our congregation and the community to stay in tune with church happenings. I have worked in the Graphic Arts field for over 30 years.
I have 2 wonderful grand-daughters, whom I get to see quite often. Music, cooking and spending time with my family are some things I enjoy.
ways you can serve
There are many ways to add to the ministry of Zion United Methodist Church and the community. Here is a brief list of some of the areas where you could be of great help and service in our mission to spread the good news of Christ.
