Church Staff & Support Team

Rev. Vernon Nyangulu

Pastor

Rev. Vernon Nyangulu serves as Pastor of Harmony United Methodist Church, bringing over 20 years of rich pastoral experience from ministry in Africa and Europe. He is a visionary leader with a radiant passion for spiritual and emotional healing, inspiring transformative change in individuals and communities through faith and compassion.

He is married to Martha, and together they are blessed with two children, Jedidah and Joshua.

Vernon holds a prestigious Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Pastoral Care and Counseling from New Brunswick Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Eastern University. His expertise is further evidenced by Board Certification as a Chaplain (BCCI, 2025), earned through rigorous training including four units of Clinical Pastoral Education. He also holds a Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership from Pillar College and a Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences with a Psychology minor from Rutgers University. Certified as a Mental Health Coach and endorsed as a Chaplain by WICC (2024), Vernon masterfully blends theological depth with advanced therapeutic knowledge to promote holistic well-being.

Through his leadership with Living Faith Connections, Vernon forges vital partnerships with New Jersey institutions such as Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and the Mental Health Association in NJ, expanding chaplaincy training, bereavement care, marriage enrichment, and mental health programs.

Vernon is the author of a poem on pastoral care, a contributing author to the Haggai Institute’s annual devotional book, and is currently working on publishing a book on pastoral care and counseling.

His dream is to ignite a movement where faith and compassion converge, building vibrant communities filled with hope, healing, and God’s boundless love. Vernon looks forward to serving the broader United Methodist Church community, helping us grow together as disciples of Christ.

Robin has been the Administrative Assistant at Glen Moore UMC since September 2020. Prior to joining the staff, she worked as an elementary teacher in the Downingtown Area School District for 36 years, retiring in 2015.

Robin is a long-time member of our neighboring church, Fairview Evangelical Presbyterian, where she is a member of the Board of Deacons and participates in their music ministries. Additionally, she volunteers weekly with the local Salvation Army food bank.

Robin lives in Glen Moore with her husband, John. They have one son.

Robin Miller, Administrative Assistant

James Miller, Director of Music Ministries

James is a lifelong member of Glen Moore UMC, where he grew up and eventually was co-organist for a brief period of time between 2005-2006. After which, he was the organist from 2007-2012 at Nantmeal UMC and at Olivet UMC from 2015-2024 (and stints as guest organists at other local churches & abroad). James resides in Downingtown.

Tim Lang is a lifelong resident of Wallace Township as well as an Eagle Scout of local Boy Scout Troop 79, sponsored by Glen Moore United Methodist Church. Tim is the owner and founder of Langscapes@Shire Meadow. Currently he is an active member of the Wallace Township Historical Commission as well as an active member of the church’s Praise Band. Tim resides in the village of Glen Moore.

Tim Lang, Lay Leader

Jan Bednarchik,

Treasurer

Jan grew up in the village of Glen Moore and has been a long-time member of Glen Moore United Methodist Church. In addition to serving as treasurer, she sings in the church choir.

Jan spent her 44-year career in municipal government, having served as Secretary/Treasurer for Wallace Township and the Wallace Township Minicipal Authority, and as Secretary for the East Brandywine Township Municipal Authority, until retiring in 2024.

Jan and her husband, Ray, live in Morgantown.

The ministry of the church is supported by the people.

  • Jan Herd

    Administrative Council Chairperson

  • Paul Dioguardo

    Finance Chairperson

  • Colleen O'Connor

    The Methodist Women Chairperson

  • Eileen Dioguardo

    SPRC Chairperson

  • John Miller

    Trustee Chairperson
    Scouting Representative
    Cemetery Sexton
    Educational Chairperson

  • James Miller

    Digital Media Committee Chairperson
    Webmaster