(photo by Bill Fraley)

Rev. Gregory A. Rapp was appointed Pastor of our church on July 1, 2003. Greg, as he goes by, is a native of Port Allegany, PA and recently served five years as Pastor of the Leesburg United Methodist charge in Shippensburg. He is a 2002 graduate of the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. Greg attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he graduated in 1991 with a degree in theater. 

While at Indiana University he met his wife Robin who also was a theater major. Following graduation they both worked professionally in theater in North Carolina, Buffalo, and Syracuse, New York. Working in touring theater for young audiences, Greg served several companies as an actor, director, playwright, and touring manager. Robin has worked as an actress, stage manager, and costume designer. 

While at Wesley, Greg developed a deep admiration for the work and witness of John Wesley and a passion for spiritual transformation through study, service and small groups. Recently, he has been involved with creative worship and dramatic presentations at Annual Conference and is featured in the conference Link Video project: New Jerusalem in a Fallen Babylon World. Greg and Robin have two children, Autumn and Alex Jane. 

E-Mail: greg.rapp@firstumchershey.org