
Rev. JW Park – Senior Pastor
Leadership SummaryRev. JW Park was appointed as the first Asian American District Superintendent in 229 years of the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference. JW was the Dean of Cabinet for four years and has been serving the Central Maryland District for the last eight years. His motivation and high emotional intelligence provide a professional environment for working with a diverse population. JW’s ministry focus is making disciples of Jesus Christ, bringing harmony/reconciliation among the people. He has ...

Isaac Borocz – Music Director
Our Music Ministry is under the direction of Isaac Borocz, who is ably assisted by several adult volunteers. We encourage all those who are interested and who wish to express their love of God and Jesus Christ through musical expression to join one of our music groups. Isaac Borocz’s musical education began in Elizabethtown, PA, his hometown, in 1963, and his first forays into church music took place there in 1966. He has studied music and musicology ...

Becky Roper – Director of Children and Youth Ministries
Becky Roper is St. Matthew’s Children and Youth Director. Her background is in early education. She has many years of experience in all aspects of teaching and administering programs for young children. Over the past three years, Becky has served St. Matthew's Youth Fellowship and also as our Interim Director of Children and Youth (early 2020). She looks forward to continuing to guide our children and youth in their own faith journey. We are so ...

Melissa Hauer – Office Administrator
Melissa Hauer joined our St. Matthew’s family in October of 2021 as our Office Administrator. Melissa was raised in New Jersey (best bagels!) and now resides right here in Bowie with her family. Prior to joining St. Matthew’s she worked as the Office Manager for a local fitness center. Melissa brings over 15 years of experience in directing and managing programs in the Fitness, Aquatic and Wellness industries as well as her educational background in Advertising ...