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| − | The Ark Bible Chapel in Boyertown, [[Pennsylvania (USA)|Pennsylvania]], USA, began in 1964 as a church plant of the [[Conestoga Mennonite Church (Morgantown, Pennsylvania, USA)|Conestoga Mennonite Church]] and the [[Oley Mennonite Church (Oley | + | The Ark Bible Chapel in Boyertown, [[Pennsylvania (USA)|Pennsylvania]], USA, began in 1964 as a church plant of the [[Conestoga Mennonite Church (Morgantown, Pennsylvania, USA)|Conestoga Mennonite Church]] and the [[Oley Valley Mennonite Church (Oley, Pennsylvania, USA)|Oley Valley Mennonite Church]]. It was first known as "Ark" Fellowship. Elmer Petersheim provided the first leadership. |
The congregation was initially part of the [[Ohio and Eastern Mennonite Conference (MC)|Ohio and Eastern Mennonite Conference]]. When the [[Atlantic Coast Conference of Mennonite Church USA|Atlantic Coast Conference]] formed in 1978, it became part of that new regional conference. In 2021 the congregation was part of [[Atlantic Coast Conference of Mennonite Church USA]]. The minister was Jim Ralph. | The congregation was initially part of the [[Ohio and Eastern Mennonite Conference (MC)|Ohio and Eastern Mennonite Conference]]. When the [[Atlantic Coast Conference of Mennonite Church USA|Atlantic Coast Conference]] formed in 1978, it became part of that new regional conference. In 2021 the congregation was part of [[Atlantic Coast Conference of Mennonite Church USA]]. The minister was Jim Ralph. | ||
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| + | In 2024, the Ark Bible Chapel withdrew from the Atlantic Coast Conference of [[Mennonite Church USA]] and became a member of [[LMC: a Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches]]. | ||
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
| + | Glick, Ida C. "Atlantic Coast Conference Church." ''Atlantic Coast Conference Currents'' 6, no. 3 (May-June 1985): 1. | ||
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Stoltzfus, Grant M. ''Mennonites of the Ohio and Eastern Conference; From the Colonial Period in Pennsylvania to 1968.'' Studies in Anabaptist and Mennonite history, no. 13. Scottdale, Pa: Herald Press, 1969: 300. | Stoltzfus, Grant M. ''Mennonites of the Ohio and Eastern Conference; From the Colonial Period in Pennsylvania to 1968.'' Studies in Anabaptist and Mennonite history, no. 13. Scottdale, Pa: Herald Press, 1969: 300. | ||
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'''Phone''': 610-689-5862 | '''Phone''': 610-689-5862 | ||
| − | '''Website''': https://www. | + | '''Website''': https://www.facebook.com/Arkbible/ |
'''Denominational Affiliations''': | '''Denominational Affiliations''': | ||
| − | [https://atlanticcoastconference.net/ Atlantic Coast Conference] | + | [https://atlanticcoastconference.net/ Atlantic Coast Conference] (Until 2024) |
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| + | [https://www.mennoniteusa.org/ Mennonite Church USA] (Until 2024) | ||
| − | [https:// | + | [https://lmcchurches.org/ LMC: a Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches] (2024- ) |
== Pastoral Leaders at Ark Bible Chapel == | == Pastoral Leaders at Ark Bible Chapel == | ||
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| Elmer M. Petersheim (1919-2015)<br />(Lay Leader) || 1964-1968 | | Elmer M. Petersheim (1919-2015)<br />(Lay Leader) || 1964-1968 | ||
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| − | | John L. Glick (1916-1996) || 1968-1985<br /> | + | | John L. Glick (1916-1996)<br />(Interim) || 1968-1985<br />1989-1990 |
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| − | | H. Larry Graber || 1983- | + | | H. Larry Graber || 1983-1989 |
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| Jeff Ludwig || 1990-1998? | | Jeff Ludwig || 1990-1998? | ||
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| Ken Horning (Interim) || 1998?-1999? | | Ken Horning (Interim) || 1998?-1999? | ||
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| − | | Karl G. Glick || 1999 | + | | Karl G. Glick || 1999-2009 |
|- | |- | ||
| James Ralph || 2010-present | | James Ralph || 2010-present | ||
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== Membership at Ark Bible Chapel == | == Membership at Ark Bible Chapel == | ||
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[[Category:Mennonite Church USA Congregations]] | [[Category:Mennonite Church USA Congregations]] | ||
[[Category:Atlantic Coast Conference of Mennonite Church USA Congregations]] | [[Category:Atlantic Coast Conference of Mennonite Church USA Congregations]] | ||
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[[Category:Pennsylvania Congregations]] | [[Category:Pennsylvania Congregations]] | ||
[[Category:United States Congregations]] | [[Category:United States Congregations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:23, 27 January 2025
The Ark Bible Chapel in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, USA, began in 1964 as a church plant of the Conestoga Mennonite Church and the Oley Valley Mennonite Church. It was first known as "Ark" Fellowship. Elmer Petersheim provided the first leadership.
The congregation was initially part of the Ohio and Eastern Mennonite Conference. When the Atlantic Coast Conference formed in 1978, it became part of that new regional conference. In 2021 the congregation was part of Atlantic Coast Conference of Mennonite Church USA. The minister was Jim Ralph.
In 2024, the Ark Bible Chapel withdrew from the Atlantic Coast Conference of Mennonite Church USA and became a member of LMC: a Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches.
Bibliography
Glick, Ida C. "Atlantic Coast Conference Church." Atlantic Coast Conference Currents 6, no. 3 (May-June 1985): 1.
Stoltzfus, Grant M. Mennonites of the Ohio and Eastern Conference; From the Colonial Period in Pennsylvania to 1968. Studies in Anabaptist and Mennonite history, no. 13. Scottdale, Pa: Herald Press, 1969: 300.
Additional Information
Address: 88 Woodchoppertown Road, Boyertown, Pennsylvania 19512
Phone: 610-689-5862
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Arkbible/
Denominational Affiliations: Atlantic Coast Conference (Until 2024)
Mennonite Church USA (Until 2024)
LMC: a Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches (2024- )
Pastoral Leaders at Ark Bible Chapel
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Elmer M. Petersheim (1919-2015) (Lay Leader) |
1964-1968 |
| John L. Glick (1916-1996) (Interim) |
1968-1985 1989-1990 |
| H. Larry Graber | 1983-1989 |
| Jeff Ludwig | 1990-1998? |
| Ken Horning (Interim) | 1998?-1999? |
| Karl G. Glick | 1999-2009 |
| James Ralph | 2010-present |
Membership at Ark Bible Chapel
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 2000 | 55 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
|---|---|
| Date Published | January 2025 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Steiner, Samuel J. "Ark Bible Chapel (Boyertown, Pennsylvania, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. January 2025. Web. 12 Feb 2026. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Ark_Bible_Chapel_(Boyertown,_Pennsylvania,_USA)&oldid=180155.
APA style
Steiner, Samuel J. (January 2025). Ark Bible Chapel (Boyertown, Pennsylvania, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 12 February 2026, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Ark_Bible_Chapel_(Boyertown,_Pennsylvania,_USA)&oldid=180155.
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