Brad Herbst
associate pastor of discipleship

Like many children born during the “x” generation, Brad grew up in a “broken home”. Though dearly loved by both his mother and his father, Brad faced much heartache in his childhood. Despite these things, Brad was influenced greatly by the Christian faith of his great-grandfather - a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Little did he know at the time, these influences were the seeds of faith that God would use to bring about dramatic changes in him, and at the age of 17 Brad accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Later, at the age of 20 while pursuing his bachelor’s degree to become a history teacher, Brad received his calling into Christian ministry. He has been faithfully serving God ever since.

In 1996 Brad met Jessica. He told his closest friend at the time, “That is the girl I am going to marry,” and sure enough, just five months later, they were married! Over the last fourteen years their love has continued to grow - and so has their family! Brad and Jessica have four children, Julie, Ruthanne, Elijah and Ellianna.

God has used both Brad and Jessica to serve His people. They have worked together in established churches and new church plants. They have served with youth groups, children’s ministry programs, and discipling other young adults and young families. In January of 2007 Brad accepted the call to serve God and the people of Venango County, Pennsylvania at Venango Woods Church.