I grew up in the Salisbury, Pennsylvania area. I moved back to the area in 1988 with a passion for helping others to find healing and freedom in Christ. I attended Rosedale Bible College in Ohio then went to Hesston College in Kansas. I then lived in Goshen, Indiana for a year before moving back to Somerset County, because I couldn’t stop thinking about and praying for the people back here. Since then I have completed a Bachelor’s program in Psychology, become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as well as completing a Master’s degree in Social Work.
I would say one of my greatest accomplishments is marrying way out of my league to Laurie, my incredible wife, and having amazing children; Bethany, Joel, Micah, and Ryan.
I’m a people person and I’m fully convinced that God never intended us to do this thing alone. So I consider my friendships some of the best currency I own. My hope is that, if we’re not already friends, maybe you and I could grab a cup of coffee and get to know each other better and change that!
Email me at tjbender@gmail.com or call 814.442.6794