Church Leadership
Meet our church leadership at Kerhonkson!

Lead Pastor
Shan Gao
Shan recently graduated from Drew Theological Seminary, is a certified candidate for ordained ministry in the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference and approved to be a licensed Local Pastor. She has studied theology and philosophy in Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and at Drew Theological School. She has master’s degrees in divinity, Theology, Christian Studies, and Philosophy. Her native language is Mandarin and is fluent in English. She brings forth a wealth of education, but more importantly, a deep fire burning passion for justice and human dignity for all walks of life.

Assistant Pastor
Martin Waruch
Martin was born and raised in Kerhonkson, NY. He was baptized at Kerhonkson Federated Church and attended Sunday school here. His mother, Joan Waruch was his teacher. Martin graduated from Rondout Valley High School and later achieved a Bachelor degree of Science in Finance with a minor in Economics from Rochester Institute of Technology.
In Martin's words, "Our Father in Heaven has called me to the ministry and I will do all I can for the Methodist faith and as a disciple of Jesus Christ."

Lay Leader
Tammy Hasenflue
Tammy was born and raised in Kerhonkson, NY. She is baptized as a Christian and was confirmed as a Methodist at Kerhonkson church. She has a Bachelor's degree of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management and is s certified HR Professional through SHRM with 15+ years of leadership experience. She serves on the SPRC in the 4-charge church, the Living Water's Parish, worship committee, the SPRC for the Superintendent and at the UMC Annual Conference level she serves on the Benefits & Pension Board and the Personnel Committee. She is a certified lay servant and the lay leader of the church.

Music Minister
Tetiana Cymbal
Tetiana has been a member of Kerhonkson Federated Church since 1987. Rev. Juanita Middlebrook was the Pastor of the church at that time, and she is grateful for her spiritual guidance, and love that has changed Tetiana's life forever. She gives recognition to George and Nancy Schwab, and Rev. Arlenet Dawber for their support and direction in her music ministry.
​God had a plan for Tetiana the day she walked into this church and the blessings continue to unfold! KFC has become such a vital part of her life, thanks to God!

Vice President
Milt O'Bryon
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