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WHO WE ARE

Our Mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Christ. Our vision is to do this by creating a church for ALL generations.

WHO WE ARE

We are a church for all generations, seeking to bring Christ into your daily routine. Worship and connect with us throughout the week to learn how to tune-in to God’s voice and develop a deeper relationship with Him.

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JASON TUCKER

Senior Pastor

Jason is a 30+ year ministry veteran, serving as a pastor, youth pastor, and national worship leader, presenter, and writer. He has a Master of Divinity from Princeton and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller, where he studied church revitalization, and is certified by The Great Commission Network as a Missional Coach. Not only does he lead a thriving church, but he helps equip other churches through his revitalization podcast The Reclaimed Leader, with over 58,000 downloads from leaders all over the world. His passion is to help churches effectively share the message of Jesus across all generations.  You can find Jason's podcast at reclaimedleader.com  or search iTunes "Reclaimed Leader Podcast"

E-mail: jason@towerhillchurch.org     |     

THERESA SWENSON

Pastor

Theresa seeks to help people discover faith in Jesus Christ and integrate it into the joys and challenges of their daily lives. She has a hunger for teaching people of all ages the word of God through Bible study. After a career in corporate life, Theresa graduated from New Brunswick Theological Seminary. She has previously served this congregation and Presbyterian congregations in Bayville and Toms River. One of 13 siblings, Theresa has a very relationship rich life but especially enjoys chasing after her two grandsons.

E-mail: theresa@towerhillchurch.org 

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Chris Dericks

Associate Pastor of Next Steps

Chris has served in ministry for more than 20 years. Prior to Tower Hill, he spent 15 years in Pittsburgh, PA as a Youth Pastor and then Solo Pastor. He is passionate about helping people through ministry with a focus on mental health. He has a Master of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from Geneva College. He has an associate license in Marriage and Family Counseling. Before his call to ministry, he was a 5th Grade Teacher in Matawan, NJ. Chris loves Jesus, family, friends, the Yankees, sports in general, and Mr. Rogers – in that order.

E-mail: pastorchris@towerhillchurch.org   

STAFF:

Kim Tsimbinos

Kim Tsimbinos

Executive Director of Operations

Email:

kim@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Lindsey Larkin

Lindsey Larkin

NextGen Director / High School Specialist

Email:

lindsey@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Kari Larsen

Kari Larsen

Young Adult Specialist (18-25)

Email:

kari@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Jenn Giunta

Jenn Giunta

Middle School Specialist (Grade 6-8)

Email:

jenn@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Jennifer Pearson

Jennifer Pearson

Pre-Teen Specialist

Email:

jenniferpearson@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Karin Tucker

Karin Tucker

Kids Specialist (PreK - Grade 5)

Email:

karin@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Heather Swihart

Heather Swihart

Littles Specialist (Infant - 3 Years)

Email:

heather@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Suzanne Duffy

Suzanne Duffy

Director of Communications & Guest Services

Email:

suzanne@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Megan Davis

Megan Davis

Next Steps Communications Specialist

Email:

megan@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Dan Corboy

Dan Corboy

Director of Contemporary Music

Email:

dan@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Fiona Smith Sutherland

Fiona Smith Sutherland

Director of Traditional Music

Email:

fiona@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Dodgie Sans

Dodgie Sans

Production Technology Director

Email:

dodgie@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Molly Arcara

Molly Arcara

Production Assistant

Email:

molly@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Chris Van Der Stad

Chris Van Der Stad

Finance Manager

Email:

accountingoffice@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Lauren Fisher

Lauren Fisher

Director of Tower Hill School

Email:

lfisher@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

732.747.1393

Mike Goliszeski

Mike Goliszeski

Facilities Supervisor

Email:

mikeg@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Meg Smith

Meg Smith

Seminary Intern

Email:

meg@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Bill Chaney

Bill Chaney

Men's Ministry Coordinator

Email:

bill@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

Alison Chaney

Alison Chaney

Next Steps Coach

Email:

ali@towerhillchurch.org

Phone:

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KIM TSIMBINOS

Executive Director of Operations

E-mail: kim@towerhillchurch.org

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LINDSEY LARKIN

Director of NextGen

E-mail: lindsey@towerhillchurch.org

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JENN GIUNTA

Director of Middle School (Grades 6-8)

E-mail: jenn@towerhillchurch.org

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KARIN TUCKER

Director of Kids Ministry (Infant - Grade 5)

E-mail: karin@towerhillchurch.org

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AMY LOBER

Director of Kids Klub (Grades 4-5)

E-mail: amy@towerhillchurch.org

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HEATHER SWIHART

NextGen Assistant

E-mail: heather@towerhillchurch.org

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SUZANNE DUFFY

Director of Communications & Guest Services

E-mail: suzanne@towerhillchurch.org

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KAREN GYIMESI

Director of Next Steps & Digital Media

E-mail: karen@towerhillchurch.org

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ROB WALLMAN

Property Manager

E-mail: rob@towerhillchurch.org
Phone: 732.747.1348 x14

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ALISON CHANEY

Next Steps Coach

E-mail: ali@towerhillchurch.org

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DAN CORBOY

Director of Contemporary Music

E-mail: dan@towerhillchurch.org

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FIONA SMITH SUTHERLAND

Director of Traditional Music

E-mail: fiona@towerhillchurch.org

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LAUREN BRANCATO

Director of Youth Choir

E-mail: lauren@towerhillchurch.org

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DODGIE SANS

Tech Director

E-mail: dodgie@towerhillchurch.org

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MARISA DENICOLA

Production Manager

E-mail: marisa@towerhillchurch.org

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SUE FALZONE

Worship and Music Assistant

E-mail: suef@towerhillchurch.org
Phone: 732.747.1348 x21

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CHRIS VAN DER STAD

Finance Manager

E-mail: accountingoffice@towerhillchurch.org
Phone: 737.747.1348 x 14

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LAUREN FISHER

Director of Tower Hill School

E-mail: lfisher@towerhillchurch.org
Phone: 732.747.1348 x37

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What is a Presbyterian?

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Tower Hill belongs to the Presbyterian Church (USA), a denomination which has approximately 2 million members and 10,000 congregations nationwide. Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century Protestant Reformation and are part of the Reformed tradition.



The Reformed tradition celebrates “the Church reformed and always reforming.” In others words, there are always deeper truths to uncover and better ways of living a life of faith. The Reformed tradition affords room for a broad spectrum of people and perspectives under the lordship of Jesus Christ. Tower Hill’s community includes folks who sit on all sides of just about every major political or social issue of our day who are united in the love of Jesus Christ and in affirming essential Reformed beliefs.

Learn more about the work of the Presbyterian Church (USA) here.If you have further questions about what we believe or theological issues, please feel free to contact one of our pastors who would love to talk to you further.