Dr. Don Immel is a graduate of Valley Forge Christian College [now the University of Valley Forge (’82)], and Ashland Theological Seminary(’84), with a concentration in Pastoral Psychology and Counseling from Emerge Ministries, Akron Ohio. Don also earned his Doctor of Ministrydegree through Southeastern Universitywith the publication of his dissertation: Denominational Influence In Church Revitalization.
In full-time ministry since 1982, he has served as a youth pastor, pastoral counselor, and since 1989, as lead pastor in Uniontown, PA (18 years)and New Stanton, PA (6 years). Additionally, Don served the PennDel Ministry Network as a presbyter from 1997-2013, until the time of his election as Secretary-Treasurer from 2013 – 2018.
In May of 2018, he was elected as the PennDel Ministry Network Superintendent serving approximately 400 churches and 1,200 ministers. He is married to Robin and has three children: Benjamin, Rebecca, and Donnie, and five grandchildren.
In October 2019, Steve joined the University of Valley Forge where he serves as the VP of Development and Church Relations. In his spare time, he and Liz enjoy spending time with their seven grandchildren.