Meet the Staff
 Pastor Randy Starr and his wife, Shirley were born and raised in Ohio and graduated from Montpelier High School. Both received Christ as children. Randy gained assurance of his salvation as a teen while Shirley did as a young woman in her 20's. Pastor Starr graduated from Bowling Green State University in BG, OH with a Bachelor's Degree and later from Bob Jones University with a Master's Degree. Shirley and Randy married in 1972. He was called to the ministry on the first day of 1973. After 14 1/2 years as a full-time Assistant Pastor at Harvest Baptist Temple in Clyde Ohio, Pastor Starr moved to Brogue in December, 1990 to become Mt Zion's 6th Pastor. Pastor Starr has great vision for Mt. Zion to be able to start 8 more churches in the area in the next 15 years (2 are already started) and for Mt. Zion to be a shining light to their community in SE York County. |
 Shirley graduated in 1972 from Nursing School at Toledo Ohio as an RN. Loving to serve, she teaches women's classes in the church and the Mt Zion Baptist School of Theology. The Starrs have 3 children and 4 grandchildren, all of which are a delight to their life. The Starrs have written several books and together, they have written materials that have been used in Christian Schools since 1988. Shirley's latest book is "Clouds of Adversity, Valleys of Despair" . Pastor Starr's latest book is "Men of the Bible, Volume 1, Profiles in Genesis". Their books are in 38 states and some foreign countries. Email Pastor Starr Email Shirley |
Pastor Chris Starr grew up in Northwest Ohio and graduated from Northland Baptist Bible College with a Bachelor degree in Pastoral Studies and a Master's Degree in Biblical Studies. He has served as the Assistant Pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church since June, 1999. Currently he serves as youth pastor, home school co-op coordinator, Summer Camp Director, and Discipleship Pastor and Dean of the School of Theology. He also leads a weekly Bible Club at the Red Lion Area Senior High School. |
Jenny Starr grew up in Southwest Michigan and graduated from Northland Baptist Bible College with a degree in Elementary Education. She serves alongside her husband, sings and plays her viola in the music ministry, aids as a part-time secretary in the office along with raising their 3 children, Brandon, Jenna, and Alyssa.Email Pastor Chris Email Jenny |
Pastor Bill Hardecker was born and raised in Angeles City, Philippines. In 1993, he trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Saviour and surrendered to God's call to the ministry. He attended Fairhaven Baptist College and graduated with a B.A. in Missions and a M.A. in Bible. Pastor Bill joined the staff at Mt. Zion in June of 2004 and became the Associate Pastor. He serves the Lord as the missions and choir director, children's ministry leader, and preaches in the prison ministry. He also enjoys teaching Bible studies at the Delta Senior Center once a month and at the Red Lion Area Junior High School weekly. |
Marcia Hardecker was born in Ohio and raised in Red Lion, Pennsylvania. At about 8 years old, Marcia saw her need for Christ to come into her heart. Upon graduating from high school in May 1999, she attended Fairhaven Baptist College and graduated in May 2003 with a degree in Elementary Education. Marcia enjoys teaching private music lessons and working part-time as one of the church secretaries. She also enjoys serving in the music ministry and teaching children in various aspects, as well as, participating in soul-winning endeavors. |