Dr. Dan Peterson District Executive Minister

Dan Peterson is the District Executive Minister of Converge MidAtlantic. He is the devoted husband of Sandi, and the father of Anne Marie. Both Sandi and Dan have gone through the journey of grief, losing their spouses in death. Sandi and Duane were married for 31 years, and have four children, Troy, Tracy, Adam, and Monica. Dan and Lynnea were married for 23 years and have one daughter, Anne Marie. Through the miracle of God's grace, Dan and Sandi now celebrate a new family of five children and six grandchildren! Dan is a graduate of Bethel College and earned his Master of Divinity degree from Bethel Theological Seminary in St. Paul, MN. He also earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. Dan's ministry experience includes planting and pastoring Southwest Hills Baptist Church in Beaverton, OR, and also planting two new churches in Houston, TX over a nine year period of time. Dan began his ministry as the District Executive Minister for Converge MidAtlantic in 1993. He and Sandi live in the Youngstown, OH area.

Rev. Gary Schroeder Assoc. Minister of Church Enrichment

Gary Schroeder comes to his position with a combined 28 years of pastoral experience in two Baptist General Conference churches. His wide-ranging personal and ministry experiences have been used by God to equip Gary for his role as a consultant, pastoral care-giver and friend to pastoral families and churches in our district. Gary's goal, as he ministers echoes Paul's statement in Col 2:2: "My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom is hidden all the treasures of hope and wisdom" Gary and his wife, Joan, are blessed to have two grown children. Stacy and her husband, Clay, live in South Carolina with their two sons and one daughter. Matthew lives in Toledo, OH, with his wife Cynthia and their son and daughter. "I love God, my family, Christ's church, Converge MidAtlantic, the Cubs and golf. I work diligently to keep them in that order."

Anna Rolland Executive Assistant

Anna Rolland is the executive assistant for Dan Peterson, the District Executive minister of Converge MidAtlantic. Prior to her start at Converge MidAtlantic, she worked as the bookkeeper and "jack of all trades" at Youngstown Christian School for the past six years. Anna and her husband, Rich, attend Poland United Methodist Church where they are both part of the praise team. Her husband, Rich, plays the drums and Anna runs the sound system. She is also a member of "Abigail Circle" a women's group that provides support for many different ministries. Anna's family consists of a daughter, Brittany, a dog, Mandy, and a cat named Pita. Her daughter is a graduate from Youngstown Christian School in 2006, and is attending her first year at Youngstown State University with hopes of a degree in nursing. Anna enjoys cooking, biking, walking, and spending time with her family. She feels truly blessed to be a part of this great team at Converge MidAtlantic and feels that Jesus will guide her in her challenges to come.

Becky Wehr Administrative Assistant

Becky Wehr is in her 10th year as the Administrative Assistant for Converge MidAtlantic, coordinating the planning of events at the district level. She also provides leadership to the district ministry teams. These currently include Kids, Youth, and Women. She assists in the production of ministry team publications, processing conference registrations, designs and distributes promotional materials and deals with all of the details of retreat arrangements, attending many of the events she coordinates. She feels her most important role is that of liaison between Converge MidAtlantic District Office and the people of Converge MidAtlantic churches it serves. In addition to her work at Converge MidAtlantic, Becky is a Certified Graphoanalyst, studying handwriting since 1994 and becoming certified through the International Graphoanalysis Society headquartered in New Kensington, PA, formerly in Chicago, IL. She is proprietor of Easton-Wehr Handwriting Consultants, which was established in partnership with her father, Pastor Paul Easton, before his death in Feb. 2004, who was also a certified Graphoanalyst and Questioned-Document Examiner practicing in the field for over 30 years. Becky holds a degree in Applied Science from Youngstown State University in the field of Medical Assisting. Prior to coming to Converge MidAtlantic, she served as Office Manager for a large, two-physician medical practice in Hermitage and New Castle, PA for 10 years. Becky and her husband Larry met one another in 1990 through the young adult ministry of one of our Converge MidAtlantic Churches. They have three sons (ages 9, 11, & 13) and reside in North Lima, Ohio. She enjoys quality family time, walks by the ocean, a nice fire, flowers, cooking, and even bad chocolate.

Liz Heavener Bookkeeper

Liz Heavener joined Converge MidAtlantic team as the bookkeeper in November, 2006. The Heavener family relocated to Ohio from West Palm Beach, FL during the summer of that year. Liz's husband, Rich, is an Austintown, Ohio native and many of his family still live in the area. Liz and Rich reside in Ellsworth with their seven-year-old daughter, Hannah. They worship at Old North Church in Canfield, Ohio. Liz is originally from Western New York State. She enjoys reading, walking, making crafts with Hannah, and traveling.

Linda Penney Office Assistant

Linda Penney began working part-time at Converge MidAtlantic office in the spring of 1999. She currently fills the position of Office Assistant, but is so much more! Chances are when you call on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, it's Linda that you will talk to first - except in the summer when she takes off to oversee the activities of her 2 children. Husband, Jim Penney, and a golden retriever, round out her immediate family. The Penney's attend the Church of The Rock in Poland, Ohio. Linda is quite creative and artistic, and enjoys "crafty" projects, relaxing by the pool and being a "roadie" and costumer for her Elvis Tribute Artist husband.