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About The Pastor

Meet Our Pastor: Theresa M. Heiser

As 1 Peter 4:10 (NRSV) says “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.”  “We all have amazing gifts!  One of my goals in serving the churches of the Penns Valley Charge is to prayerfully assist each person to discover the gifts God has given them and to encourage sharing those gifts for God’s glory.” – Pastor Theresa

Pastor Theresa was born and raised in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. She married Brian Heiser at their church in Centre Hall in 1991. They are very proud parents of Penns Valley alums; Evan and Marisa. They welcomed Kayla to the family when she and Evan married in the fall of 2024. In addition to her own kitty, Sophie Ophie, she enjoys “fur grands” that include Marisa’s feline, Indi, and Evan’s and Kayla’s canines, Piper and Leo.

Pastor Theresa didn’t grow up in the church yet always understood there was something greater than what we can see. The earliest church experience was vacation Bible school and friends who were deeply committed to their faith. Like the unchurched folks around her, she had a lot more questions than answers.

Pastor Theresa has worn many hats. She was a radio personality, music director, and creative copy writer/producer for local radio stations. Adding graphic designer and content manager titles when the station acquired a tv information channel. She also serves as an editor for the station owned magazine.

When the world wide web launched, webmaster was added to the list of duties.  Graphic design, writing and then web design became her passion. She left radio in 1999 to open her own website design/graphic design company, adding a voice acting and audio production in 2002.

The call to ministry became very strong in the mid 2010’s. In 2016 Pastor Theresa completed licensing school and began her first appointment July 1, 2016 with the Penns Valley Charge.

“Each of us has a unique set of skills and interests to bring to ministry and I will use every gifting God provides to make disciples wherever and whenever possible. I’m excited to see what comes next as part of this blessed charge of Jesus-centered churches!” – Pastor Theresa Heiser


In addition to serving the charge, Pastor Theresa serves the Susquehanna Annual Conference as chair for the Nominations Committee. Learn more about Conference Committees at Nominations – Susquehanna Conference

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Worship & More

  • June 1, 2025 – Ascension Sunday Worship Service
  • May 25, 2025 – Heritage Sunday Worship Service
  • May 18, 2025 – 5th Sunday of Easter & Heritage Day Worship
  • Pastor’s eNote: The Remedy for Declining Moral Decency

8:30am Trinity

https://youtu.be/-O7qLAgd8-A

9:45am St. James

https://youtu.be/zPGqEiGaKCQ

11am Sprucetown

https://youtu.be/MuhdvMAiNZo

Pastor Theresa Heiser
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District Superintendent:
Rev. Brenda Leigey

Our Bishop:
Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez

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