Meet the Team
And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11–12)
MEET OUR PASTOR
Our Pastor, Kevin Wright, works together with our Elders in full-time devotion to the ministry of God’s Word, prayer, and soul care at Heritage.
Kevin Wright
OUR ELDERS
Our Elder Team, comprised of pastors and lay elders, leads Heritage with care and oversight as examples and under-shepherds of the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
ARNIE VANDOREN
Arnie and Kelly have been members of Heritage since 2000. Arnie oversees Baptisms, Discipleship (One-on-One), Personnel, and Men’s Ministry.
BRIAN KEOGH
Brian and Elizabeth have been members of Heritage since 2005. Brian oversees Benevolence.
BILL WALKER
Bill and Toni have been members of Heritage since 2010. Bill oversees Facilities, Haven of Hope, Young Adults, and our Meals Ministry.
CHRIS SHIPMAN
Chris Shipman and Dianne are long-term members of Heritage. Chris is our newest elder.
KEVIN WRIGHT
Pastor Kevin and Joy have been members of Heritage since 2015. Kevin oversees Teaching, Administration, Counseling, Fellowship, Leadership Development, Women’s Ministry, Missions, and Vacation Bible School.
PETE MONAGHAN
Pete and Melissa have been members of Heritage since 2003. Pete oversees the Financial Team, King’s Ministry (Widows), and Senior Adults.
STAN HARDIN
Stan and Amy have been members of Heritage since 2011. Stan oversees Financial Counting, Ushers, Security, and Sunday Morning Hospitality teams.
KEVIN WRIGHT
Pastor Kevin and Joy have been members with Heritage since 2015. Kevin oversees Teaching, Administration, Fellowship, Leadership Development, Women’s Ministry, and Missions.
PETE MONAGHAN
Pete and Melissa have been members with Heritage since 2003. Pete oversees the Financial Team, King’s Ministry (Widows), and Senior Adults.
OUR MINISTRY STAFF
Our Ministry Staff works together as pastors, ministry directors, and administrative support to equip the saints for biblical ministry and discipleship.
Kevin Wright, D.Min, M.Div
Teaching Pastor, Elder
Pastor Kevin serves as Heritage’s primary teacher of God’s Word. Before earning a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS), he attended Samford University in Birmingham, AL, and was a missionary in East Africa. For the next eleven years, Kevin pastored youth and families in Kingsland, GA, during which time he and Joy adopted their two boys. God gave Kevin a heart to come alongside hurting families and a passion for counseling. He completed a Doctorate of Ministry in Biblical Counseling from SEBTS and certification as a biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). The Wright family moved to New England in 2015, where Kevin served as Pastor of Counseling and Family Ministries at Heritage until March of 2022 when he stepped into the role of Teaching Pastor.
Rebecca Kraemer
Children's Ministry Director
Rebecca Kraemer grew up in Massachusetts and came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. Through Sunday School, Kids Clubs, and Youth Group at her home church in Acton, her love for the Lord continued to grow. She later attended Indiana Wesleyan University, earning a bachelor’s degree in photography.
Rebecca first came to Heritage Bible Chapel through volleyball, where she met her husband, Nick, and soon began attending church regularly. Over the past 14 years, she has faithfully served in various areas of Children’s Ministry, including nursery care, check-in coordination, and administrative support. She has a heart for helping children know and love Jesus and encouraging families as they grow together in their faith.
Rebecca and Nick have three active boys. They enjoy watching sports, family movie nights, and spending time together around a campfire.
OUR DEACONS
Our Deacons are servant leaders, supporting the ministry of God’s Word, modeling the faith, and caring for various needs within the church body through service.
Chris Curran, Dan Sullivan, Henry Nason, Joey DeFilippo, Mike McDonald, Zach Thompson
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What We Believe & Teach
What we believe about the Bible instructs everything that we value as a church.
