Rev. Paul Michael Raymond oversees the ordination service

Pastor Joel Saint

Joel brings a broad range of experience, biblical knowledge, and personal conviction o shepherd and teach this local body.   A graduate of Washington Bible College in Lanham, MD (now a
subsidiary of Lancaster Bible College), Joel was a youth pastor at Twin Valley Bible Chapel in Narvon, PA ,before his secular career. He has used his teaching gifts and abilities throughout his career including hosting a worldview radio commentary and running for a local political office. He remains on the board of the Mid Atlantic Reformation Society and is a regular speaker for their monthly worldview lectures.

Joel lives with his family in Denver, PA.

New Local Church
Recognizes and Ordains Two Men  to Ministry in Eastern Lancaster County

The newly formed Independence Reformed Bible Church ordained Joel Saint and John Bingaman in a special service at the Fivepointville Fire Hall in Eastern Lancaster County  on  October 6.
Pastor Paul Michael Raymond from the New Geneva Bible Institute in Appomattax, VA,  gave the charge and challenge to lead their flock faithfully in the Word and Truth and to the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Teaching Elder John Bingaman

God has called John Bingaman to ministry from a background as a CPA and a career in  business management.  Having become saved later in life, he embraced the reformed doctrines, and, combined with his knowledge of Scripture and experience in church leadership,  his teaching gifts make him an invaluable asset to the work of this new ministry.  John is on the board of The Mid Atlantic Reformation Society and has contributed to its monthly lecture series.  John, along with Joel,  co-hosted  the daily worldview radio program, Standpoint, on WBYN.

John lives with his family in West Reading, PA.

Children's Class focuses on the Westminster Catechism for Younger Children

IRBC's vision encompasses the commitment to equip young families to teach and train children in the Word and to follow God's design for generational faithfulness.  The Catechism for Younger Children covers all the basic doctrines of the historical Christian faith and is the best foundation for a Sunday school curriculum.