The Baptist Church of West Chester
221 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: (610) 696-7466

Church Office Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Daniel  A. MacDonald, Interim Pastor
pastor@bcwc.org

Rev. David Braneky, Pastor

Rev. David A. Braneky begins as pastor of the Baptist Church of West Chester on January 3, 2012. His first Sunday in the pulpit will be January 8.

Pastor Dave is a graduate of Messiah College and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (now Palmer Seminary). Previously he served for seven years as pastor of the Lansdowne (PA) Baptist Church. Pastor Dave and his wife, Leanne Krueger-Braneky, are looking forward to the birth of their first child in December.

In the November-December issue of The Messenger newsletter, Pastor Dave wrote: “On October 9, I was pleased to receive the call to be pastor of the Baptist Church of West Chester. My decision to accept the call was based on my observation that the congregation wants an inspiring worship service and is a church that reaches beyond themselves into the community and beyond.

“I gathered that BCWC is a ministry/mission-oriented church, and that excites me. My decision was also based on my observation that the Spirit of Christ is found among the congregation.

“My wife, Leanne, and I are looking forward not only to the arrival of our first child in December, but also to our move, our first Sunday, our first year and an extended ministry of sharing our journeys of faith. May God bless us as we accept the blessings and challenges God has given.”

Caron Cramer, Director of Youth Ministries

Caron Cramer is our youth ministries director. She is a certified health and physical education teacher and has her coaching certificate. Caron has taught and coached field hockey and lacrosse at Widener University, Unionville High School, and is currently teaching 3 year olds at a Christian preschool.

While attending West Chester University, Caron found the Baptist Church of West Chester. In 1988, she and her husband, Stan, became members of the church family. Caron has taught Christian Education Classes, been a member of the choir, Pastoral Relations Committee, and on the Diaconate.

Along with her youth and young adult responsibilities, Caron is on the Stephen Ministry Team and is an ex-officio member of the BCWC’s Christian Education Board.

Caron enjoys playing field hockey and tennis, reading, and playing with her daughter, Leah. One of her goals in life is to love and serve the Lord with joy. Two of her favorite scriptures are Proverbs 3:5-6 and Philippians 4:13. Her favorite musical artists, when feeling mellow is “Selah,” and when it is time for rockin’, it is “The David Crowder Band.”

Ryan Jeffries, Director of the Praise Band
Emily Jeffries, Director of Children's Ministries

Born and raised in Wyoming, Delaware, Emily Jeffries grew up singing and dancing. In high school, she was part of the praise team at Wyoming Methodist Church, and knew then that her passion would always be music ministry. She graduated from the University of Delaware where Ryan and Emily were both part of the praise team at Friendship Baptist Church.  She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, singing, dancing, and romantic comedies. 

Born in Alexandria, VA and raised in Utica, NY, Ryan Jeffries went to school at the University of Delaware, where he met his wife Emily. Ryan played piano and violin through high school and learned guitar in college.  Ryan likes the summer, the Phillies, good pizza, and writing music. "We are happy to be a part of the BCWC family and work with the amazing members of the praise team."

Jennifer Force, Choir Director

Jennifer Force grew up in Downingtown, PA, and currently lives in West Chester. She is a music teacher in the Philadelphia School District, teaching grades K-8 general music and chorus at Longstreth Elementary School. Jen has eight years of experience in music ministry with the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Exton. She grew up playing the piano and singing and enjoys sharing this talent with other people. Jen loves to go to Flyers' games, read mystery novels, and spend time with friends and family.

Ann Supplee, Organist

Ann Supplee has been organist of the BCWC since 1981. She attended West Chester State College and studied with Miriam Gottlieb. Ann, with her late husband Tom, has 3 adult children and 2 grandsons. “Playing a church pipe organ is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. To God be the glory.”

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