Staff & Vestry
The Rev. John B. Pumphrey, Priest-in-Residence
Before coming to St. Barnabas, Fr. Pumphrey was Director of Spiritual Wellness for the Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a professionally certified chaplain and was the Associate Director of Pastoral Services at Christiana Care for over 12 years. His experience includes congregational ministry as sabbatical supply, interim positions and as Vicar Pastor of Saint George's Church in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
Pastoral Assistant - Sister Cassandra Norsworthy
Sr. Cassandra has been a member of the Anamchara Fellowship since 2004. At St. Barnabas' she has a particular ministry to the sick and homebound. She is also a Stephen Minister. Cassandra, a native of Virginia, has served in several leadership posts both in the Diocese of Southern Virginia and in the Diocese of New Jersey. She is retired from a varied secular career, including work as a paralegal in real estate title and escrow.
Director of Music Ministry: Michael Larkin
Dr. Larkin directs the Chancel Choir and Renaissance Quire and serves as a coach and consultant to the Cherub and Seraphim Choirs. During his tenure at St. Barnabas’ Dr. Larkin has expanded the repertoire of the choirs, greatly enhancing the worship experience. He has arranged and composed music especially for the St. Barnabas’ choirs to perform.
Dr. Larkin is the chairperson of the Vocal/Choral Department, and the artist faculty voice teacher with distinction at the Wilmington Music School. Dr. Larkin conducts the Select Choral Ensemble and Delaware Youth Symphony and is the founder of the New Ark Chorale.
Youth Ministry Leaders: Sarah and John Mester
Sarah, a member of St. Barnabas for twenty years, once served as an acolyte and was confirmed at St. Barnabas. Sarah and John met at the University of Delaware. They married at St. Barnabas on July 21, 2006. John is a middle school science teacher and works at a local bike shop part time. Sarah is an elementary special education teacher. John and Sarah enjoy living an active lifestyle. They mountain bike regularly and enjoy rock climbing, hiking, and sailing. This past November they welcomed a son, Andrew, to their family.
Administrative Assistant: Beth Winward
VESTRY
Craig Brosi
Hal Bruner
Brian Engler, Senior Warden
Debbie Fink
Terry Flanagan
Andrew Harriss
Ann Lopez, Clerk of the Vestry
George McDowell
Marianne Pena, Junior Warden
Br. Bruce Richards
Christopher Slocomb
Lydia York
Doug Page, Treasurer
Deborah McGonigal, Recording Secretary
DELEGATES TO DIOCESAN CONVENTION
Susan Bebon will serve a second year as delegate Sr. Cassandra will be serving the first of a two year term as delegate. Andy Harriss was elected as alternate for two years.