Elder Team
Biblical Basis for ELDER Leadership
1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.
1 Timothy 3: 3-8
ELDER Structure
The elders of the church serve to provide spiritual oversight and direction for the congregation. The pastors of the church provide leadership among the elders, and while elders generally serve with their campus in mind, eldership is recognized by the whole church. Shepherding care is at the heart of eldership, and our elders work with the deacons to care for the spiritual and material needs of the fellowship.
MAGDY ATTIA
Magdy and Caroline have been members at SHC since 1998 and have 3 grown children and one granddaughter.
Magdy serves as an elder and on the prayer team with Caroline. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and following international soccer.
JON BOULET
Jon’s connection to the church and Hockessin dates back to 1985 when, as a boy, he came to the church with his parents. After graduating high-school, Jon left for college, and upon graduation, was commissioned in the US Air Force.
In 2008, he answered a call to ministry and became the Senior Pastor of Sycamore Hill Church. Jon continues to serve in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard and resides with his family in Kennett Square.
Jon and his wife, Andrea, have four children: Timothy, Joshua, Ransom, and Grace.
JOHN COLEMAN
Bio coming soon.
DuAne Davis
DuAne and Sonya have been members at SHC since 2019 and have two children: Asha and Jai’mere.
DuAne serves as Pastor of the Wilmington Campus. DuAne enjoys audiobooks, movies, and music in his spare time.
JON Limm
Jon and Linsey have been members at SHC since 2016 and have 2 children: Aiden and Ellie.
Jon oversees small groups, adult discipleship, and the young adults ministry. He serves the Church by preaching and teaching the Bible, administration, and counseling. Jon enjoys playing guitar, cycling, disc golf, and jogging around Newark with his dog.
JASON MATTHEWS
Jason and Julia have been members at SHC since 2010. They have 5 children: Eli, Leah, Jenna, Heidi, and Caleb.
Jason serves on the Elder Team and assists in preaching, teaching adult Sunday Bible study, Tuesday morning men's Bible study, and leading a Life Group. Jason enjoys hiking, coaching and playing various sports, reading, and gardening.
John Sayler
John and Kris have been members at SHC since 2012 and have four child(ren): Jacob, Karen, Elisabeth, and Daniel. John serves as an elder, assists with the Audio/Visual team at the Hockessin campus, has helped lead a men's Bible study and a life group. John likes to garden, manage his farm land in Kansas, and enjoys time with his family.
Luke Wittenbach
Luke and Devon have been members at SHC since 2005 and have 2 daughters: Emme and Charley.
Luke serves on the Missions and Team, assists with adult and kids Sunday school, and is an elder. Luke enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing games, and running.