The Rev. Tab E. Cosgrove became the Senior Pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in August 2013. Pastor Cosgrove was born on October 1, 1960, in York, PA, and is the son of the late Ron and Geraldine Cosgrove. He married Jackie Miller in 1983, and they relocated to Richmond, Virginia. In Richmond, Pastor Cosgrove… Read More »

Denise Wright became the Director of Spiritual Growth for St. John Lutheran Church in August 2005. Denise was born and raised in Hamlin, NY, a small town on the shores of Lake Ontario. While in 1st Grade she knew that she wanted to be a Lutheran School Teacher; Denise fulfilled that dream by attending Concordia… Read More »

Brooke LaNasa has been the Director of Contemporary Worship at St. John since July of 2020, and she took over as Parish Administrator in August of 2022. Brooke grew up in York, PA, and attended Central York High School. She graduated in 2020 from Messiah College (now University) with a Bachelor of Arts in Music… Read More »

Gavin Meinz began serving as the DCE (Director of Christian Education) Intern of Community Care at St. John Lutheran Church in June 2023. Gavin grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he developed a love for the outdoors and a growing passion for ministry. Gavin attended the DCE program at Concordia University Irvine, and graduated… Read More »

Chris Hanes became the Ministry Assistant at St. John Lutheran Church in January 2019. Chris grew up in York, and worked for the Northeastern School District for 19 years. She retired in December 2018. Chris has a husband, a son, and a daughter who now reside in heaven with the Lord. She also has a… Read More »

Mike Pearl joined the St. John Lutheran Church staff as a part-time Audio/Video Specialist for worship services in January 2019. Mike was born and grew up in York. He graduated from William Penn Senior High School and received an Associate Degree from York Junior College (now York College of Pennsylvania). Mike worked for over 30… Read More »

Joanne McCue became the Director of the York Compassion Center in June 2023. Joanne grew up in Illinois and lived in Missouri, British Columbia, Canada and Connecticut before moving to Pennsylvania in 2014. Joanne worked as a fabric store manager and bank teller before retiring in 2004. Joanne is married to Gary. They have 3… Read More »

Rob Hunter became the Assistant Director at the York Compassion Center in May 2021. Rob grew up in York, lived in Illinois, and Connecticut. He graduated from Norwich Tech with a degree in Electronics. Rob has been at St. John since 2017, and is an engaged member of the church. He enjoys hiking, playing video… Read More »