Rev. Nicki Maclauchlan was raised in a pastor’s family and received the call to full time Christian ministry at age 18.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from Indiana Wesleyan University and has been serving alongside her husband, Pete, in ministry since 2005.  She has a passion for authenticity in the church, Christian Education, Pre-Marital and Marriage Counseling. Nicki serves as a Co-Youth Pastor with her husband at Buena Vista Wesleyan Church, in Canisteo, NY. They have 4 daughters, a dog, a bunny, a chinchilla, 5 geckos, and 12 chickens; therefore an action-packed life! 

Alan Lindmark has served as pastor of Harvest since April 2004. Pastor enjoys spending time with his wife Laura, their five kids, and their nine grandkids. When he is not in the study, you will likely find him hiking and camping on the Finger Lakes trail. Before being called as pastor of Harvest, Alan served as Bible teacher at Tabernacle Christian Academy and associate pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. It was during these years that he watched in amazement how God works in people’s hearts through the preaching of Scripture.

Dave Bretch has served at Beartown Road Alliance Church as lead pastor for 11 years.  He loves to preach on Sundays and mentor leaders who want to change the world for Jesus!  He and his wife, Jen, have been married for 17 years, and have 4 children:  Nathan (14), Daniel (12), Micah (8), and Cara (4). His hobbies include coaching little league baseball, watching college football, and eating ice cream. 

Michelle came to know Christ as her Savior at a young age and her greatest desire is to be deeply rooted in the Lord as she walks through life. The Lord has given her many opportunities to serve Him in her local church, as well as around the globe. She considers her 24 years as a Resident Director at Clarks Summit University, and 2 years in South Africa as a short-term missionary, inspirational parts of her life. Four things you should know about Michelle which define her are: her personal relationship with Jesus Christ, her love for family, serving in her local church, and discipling others through various avenues. Her time is spent serving others through helping them build healthy habits, as well as providing care for her aging parents.

Jay LaScolea is a Pastoral Counselor and Healing Minister. He is an ordained minister who has been helping individuals and couples since 2004. Jay has counseled as part of a church staff, and currently in his own practice. Jay’s focus is inner (deep level) healing of the soul, and has seen many people set free and healed from trauma, hurts and wounds. He specializes in spiritual, emotional and relational issues. Jay has been married nearly 20 years to his wife Cheri. As individuals, and as a couple, Jay & Cheri have both experienced the healing power and love of Jesus Christ in a very personal way. They know God as the one true healer, who ultimately makes a person whole. Jay & Cheri minister together helping people walk in healing and freedom through the Wellsprings of Freedom ministry (wellspringsoffreedom.com). They live with their daughter (Abby), son (Noah), and dog (Ollie) in Corning, NY. 

Gary: Gary began serving as director of the Biblical Counseling Department in 2008. Gary loves every aspect of being a counselor and daily thanks God for the privilege of helping those that seek Godly wisdom for their concerns.

Barb: After working for 18 years at the Steuben County Community Mental Health Center, Barb joined Family Life’s Biblical Counseling staff in September 2010. She is blessed by the Lord to help hurting people in any way she can.