Terry Smith
Head Elder
Hometown: Jobstown
Terry has been an Elder since 2000. He and his wife, Linda, started attending CBC in 1985, just a year after getting married. Terry is known for his kind heart, sensitive spirt, and sometimes quirky sense of humor. He has a passion for God; The Bible; and the body of believers. After leaving the business world in 2017, he has dedicated himself to investing his time, talents, and energies toward building up the body of believers at CBC and surrounding communities. He has a passion for evangelism and spreading the Gospel Message,
Terry has many interests including bird watching, bee keeping, and playing board games with his family.
Steve Jackson
Elder & Staff Administrator
Hometown: Bordentown
Steve has served as an Elder since 2004, and has been on staff since 2007. His duties include overseeing each staff position, and helping to coordinate all the “spokes in the wheel” at CBC. Steve says, “The best thing about serving on staff is being linked together with people who genuinely love God and each other. They work from the place of freedom in Christ, and submit to one another confidently as unto Him... it's really a blessing to be a part of!”
Steve enjoys playing the guitar, working with his hands, and losing himself in the wondering of God. If given the choice, he would almost always rather be outside and barefoot.
Issac Adeniyi
Elder
Hometown: Columbus
Issac joined the Elder Board in 2021, after serving on the Deacon Board for 9 years. Issac is a servant leader who has a heart for connecting and encouraging people. His smile is infectious and he is often one of the first faces seen by guests and regular attendees when arriving at CBC. Issac comes from Nigeria and has many interesting stories about growing up there. He currently works as an investment auditor. During his spare time, he mainly works on his yard and around the house. Isaac loves the way his son, Stephen, makes a special spaghetti dish.
Justin Lunetta
Elder
Hometown: Burlington
Justin has served as an Elder since 2022 and has been attending CBC since 2001.
Justin’s passion is teaching the Word of God and hosts a weekly Bible Study in his home for those in their late teens and early 20’s. Over the last several years, Justin has developed and overseen CBC’s Biblical Literacy Program; a program designed to educate participants with a greater understanding of Biblical truths and the implications for daily living.
He is married to Kristina, who is part of the CBC Praise team, and will some times make a cameo appearance on stage with his singing talents. Justin considers himself quite the movie buff, as well as being a video game hobbiest!
Chris Hofrichter
Elder
Hometown: Cream Ridge
Chris has been an Elder since 2021 and has attended CBC since 2005. He served in the military for 38 years, visiting 38 countries and being deployed 7 times. Chis is known for his desire to inspire others in their walk with Christ, his contagious enthusiasm and his pursuit for excellence. He always has a desire to help and is a natural born leader. He was in the Philippines in 1991, when Mt. Pinatubo erupted only 8 miles away from the base and participated in the harrowing rescue efforts that followed the natural disaster.
Chris loves tinkering with cars and keeps himself busy as a consultant for the military these days.
Scott Warren
Christian Education
Hometown: Lumberton
Scott has been preaching at CBC and teaching a Sunday School class since 2022. He has been a Youth Pastor in Massachusetts and a Full Time pastor of two different churches, one in Central PA, and most recently in Mount Holly, NJ. Studying the Bible and helping others to understand it are the passions of Scott's heart and the ministry he always desires to be a part of. Scott loves his wife, Rebecca, and their four children; as well as, just about any sport, loud music, Broadway, and LEGO® bricks.
Amy DeLisi
Office Administrator
Hometown: Mount Laurel
Amy joined CBC as the Administrative Assistant in 2013, and was promoted to the Office Administrator at the end of 2022. She has also served in other ministries including VBS and Trunk or Treat. Prior to working at CBC, Amy worked in the financial industry for 10 years.
Amy enjoys spending time with her husband, Paul, their three children, and with friends. She began her relationship with the Lord at the age of 15 and continues to hold onto James 1:2-4.
Diane Dill
Director of Children's Ministries/Nursery & Pre-School Coordinator
Hometown: Hamilton
Diane has served as Director of Children’s Ministry at Columbus Baptist Church since January 2007. Additionally, she served as the Children’s Ministry Assistant from July 2004 to December 2006. Prior to her current position, Diane served in various Children’s Ministry positions in other churches for more than 20 years. She has taken her passion for Christian education and blended it with a relevant approach for today’s kids. Her goal is to meet a child’s desire “to belong” and “to be loved.” She describes Children’s Ministry at Columbus Baptist Church as: “Fun With a Purpose!”
Diane is the mother of four grown children. She and her husband live in a 19th century farmhouse in the historic North Crosswicks village. Diane and her husband are advocates for Farmland and Open Space Preservation. Her favorite season is autumn and come September, the only flavor she eats or drinks is pumpkin!
Jesse Dill
Director of Music
Hometown: Pemberton
Jesse has been attending Columbus Baptist Church since 2004. He has served over 10 years in music ministry, at church and school, to bring honor and glory to God. He is always looking for new ways to innovate and increase the level of excellence within the music ministry and church.
Jesse loves golf and spending time in the outdoors with his wife, Lindsay. He and Lindsay welcomed their first child, Levi, into the world in 2022!
Antonia Rivera
Director of Youth/Treasurer
Hometown: Columbus
Antonia serves as both the Youth Director (March 2017) and the Treasurer (April 2010) at CBC.
Antonia thanks God for giving her the opportunity to use her gifts for His kingdom.
She also adores animals, children, flowers, impressionist art, and cooking.
Lee Vetter
Media Manager
Hometown: Riverside
As Media Manager, Lee is always looking for ways to promote what God is doing in our church and the surrounding community through the use of video production. This includes creating the weekly livestream for those watching from home, the in-person Sunday Services, and creating content for the website, social media, and YouTube.
Lee has served on the CBC staff since 1992. He works professionally as a freelance video producer and is currently working on a side project to produce a full length documentary.