Meet the team.
Joe Terreri
Lead Pastor
Joe is a native of Buffalo, NY and has lived in the Philadelphia region since August 2003. Joe has been the Lead Pastor at Connection Church since June 2011. Joe’s true passion is to see every man, woman, and child connect to Jesus Christ, His people, and His mission.
In his spare time Joe likes to cook, play golf, read, and be continually disappointed with the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. Joe’s favorite people are his wife, Cheryl, and his four kids: Joseph, Lucy, Olivia, and Ezra.
In his spare time Joe likes to cook, play golf, read, and be continually disappointed with the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. Joe’s favorite people are his wife, Cheryl, and his four kids: Joseph, Lucy, Olivia, and Ezra.
Andrew VanCott
Family Life Pastor
Andrew has been a pastor at Connection Church since 2010 and leads groups, discipleship, and family ministries.
Carrie Brooks
Youth Pastor
Carrie leads our Thrive youth ministry and has been a pastor at Connection Church since 2018.
Dan Desrosiers
Creative Arts Pastor
Dan joined our staff in 2019 and leads our worship & tech teams, communications, and service production.
Joanna Day
Executive Ministry Assistant
Joanna is our executive ministry assistant, and joined our team in 2021.
Luis Miro
Outreach & Care Pastor
Luis joined our staff in 2021 and leads hospitality, pastoral care, outreach, and prayer ministries.
Marie Anders
Kids Director
Marie has been our Kids Director since 2021 and leads our Connection Kids ministry.
Tim Gruber
Online Ministry Pastor
Tim has been our Online Ministry Pastor since 2021 and leads our online campus.
