Rev. Dr. Lori Wagner
Interim Lead Pastor
Dr. Wagner began her ministry at Lima UMC as Minister of Alternative Worship more than 20 years ago, has served churches within the conference for many years since then, and is delighted to return to Lima Church as interim pastor. With former graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, she additionally holds an MDiv from Drew Theological Seminary and a DMin from Portland Seminary in Oregon in Church and Culture studies. She is passionate about the scriptures, community connection, and innovative ministry, and adores kids of all ages. Outside of the church, she is a Christian author and developmental editor, a featured weekly writer for sermons.com, and an adjunct faculty member at various seminaries. She currently teaches at Penn State Brandywine. She has two grown daughters, six grandchildren ages 7 through 17, a variety of grand cats, and a grand lizard. Her door is always open to all, and she looks forward to meeting you!
Christina Ayoub
Administrative Assistant
Christina Ayoub wears more than one hat at Lima Church. She is the Administrative Assistant as well as the Director of the Bus Stop Before & After School Program. Her most favorite hat to wear is Mom to 3 awesome boys. Before having children, she earned a Bachelor Degree in Education, a Master’s Degree in Reading and taught elementary school for 10 years.
Nicholas Burbo
Director of Music Ministries
Nick is currently attending the Wells School of Music at West Chester University majoring in Music Education. He shares all his musical talents (vocals and piano) with so many! He is not only the Lima Church’s Director of Music Ministries, but he is also the Music Director at SALT Performing Arts in Chester Springs, PA. We are so blessed by his talent, teaching, directing, and all-around positive energy!
John Lafferty
Financial Administrator
John has many years of experience in business and accounting and loves sharing what he knows. In addition to teaching finance and accounting part-time at Archbishop Carroll High School, he teaches small business skills to young people all over the world through three different non-profits. He is a Certified Lay Minister and is serving at Eddystone UMC. In his rare blocks of free time, John enjoys playing golf and chess, and pitching horseshoes. His wife Jennifer is our South District Lay Leader.
Sabrina Daluisio
Digital Ministries Coordinator
Sabrina is a Certified Lay Minister and produces our online worship services. She is instrumental in all of our digital ministries, but she also wears other hats, including being one of our two Co-Lay Leaders, a singer in our Praise Band, and our CoNAM rep. She also serves our Eastern PA Conference in many capacities, using her photography, tech support, and leadership skills. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Penn State University and her Master of Science in Leadership from Cabrini University.
Penny Fisher
Visitation Coordinator
