Full Time Staff

Executive Director:

Rev. Dr. Stephen Gallaher

As an ordained elder in within the Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church Stephen is appointed to ministry beyond the local church and serves as associate professor of Christian Ministry/ Youth Ministry at Messiah College. Stephen is an outdoor enthusiast who still helps run the family farm. He lives with his wife Anne and are the parents of three adult children.

Director of Creative Arts:

Christie Miller

Starting as a summer intern in 2009, Christie moved into a permanent position with Salt ‘n Light after graduating from Messiah College in 2010. She oversees all the creative arts arms of ministry, including dance, drama, music ministry, and videography.

Director of Business and Marketing:

Ryan Murphy

Growing up in the Camp Hill United Methodist Church, Ryan has been involved with Salt ‘n Light since he was allowed to attend the events. In 2005 he came onto summer staff and then moved to a permanent role after graduating from Messiah College in 2010. He oversees the marketing and business direction of Salt ‘n Light as well as serving as the Tech Director for all of the ministries events and conferences.

Director of Missions:

Cindy Noel

Cindy is a twenty-year veteran in youth ministry and has served in Warriors Mark and Hollidaysburg, PA. Cindy and her husband Eric live in Warriors Mark, PA and are the proprietors of Eden View Organic Farm.

Associate Director of Missions:

Chris Irvin

After serving in a variety of roles from 2003-2009, Chris is very excited to be rejoining the Salt ‘n Light staff. He lives in Lancaster, PA with his wife Alli, daughter Olivia and golden retriever Tucker. Chris’s focus on staff includes the development of new mission venues and co-leading our current trips to McColl, SC. In addition to his responsibilities with SNL, Chris also serves as the Director of Worship and Youth Ministries at Ebenezer UMC in Middletown, PA.

Director of Relational Connection and Social Media:

Cody Sherry

Cody Sherry graduated from Messiah College in December of 2011 and is extremely excited to be joining the Salt ‘n Light Staff! He leaves Messiah with a degree in Christian Ministries, specializing in Youth Ministry. He has grown immensely through the past two years of being a S’nL intern and can’t wait to continue that transformation in his new role of full-time Director of Relational Connection and Social Media.