Pastors and Vicar

  • Bryce C. McMinn
    Pastor

    Ruthfred called Pastor Bryce McMinn as Pastor in 2020. He and his wife, Erin, have been married for 16 years, and have 5 children: Noah, Elliot, Caleb, Lillian, and Joshua. Bryce grew up in Lancaster, PA, and Erin in Bethel Park.

    Bryce and Erin met at the University of Pittsburgh, both graduating in 2001 with bachelors degrees in business administration. Bryce received a masters degree in organizational leadership from Geneva College in 2008, and a masters in divinity from the Free Lutheran Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2020.

    Bryce and Erin joined Ruthfred in 2003 and were active in ministry. In 2012 they moved to Harrisburg, PA, where Bryce served as Executive Director of Morning Star, a pregnancy resource center. The McMinns discerned God’s call for Bryce to attend seminary, and moved to the AFLC’s seminary campus in 2016. Upon completing his seminary studies and one-year internship at Rose and Spruce Free Lutheran congregations in Roseau, Minnesota, Ruthfred called Bryce and his family back home. Bryce has a passion for men’s and family ministry, and for preaching, teaching, and sharing God’s Word.

    The McMinns are divided in loyalty to Pitt and Penn State, and to the Phillies and Pirates. They are, however, undivided in their loyalty to the Steelers and Penguins. They enjoy bike rides, going to South Park, and Sheetz and GetGo slushies.

 

Support Staff

  • Sally Ondrejko
    Office Manager

    Sally joined the Ruthfred staff as Office Manager in mid-2021. She and her husband, Tom, grew up in Washington, PA. They moved back to southwestern PA in 2005 after living in southeastern OH for 14 years (where all three of their children were born). Prior to serving at Ruthfred, she was a librarian, a stay-at-home mom and PTA volunteer, and most recently an office manager for a small, local company. In her free time, she enjoys reading, sewing, and various online classes.

  • John Morden
    Accounting Manager

    John came on board as the Accounting Manager in January 2022, having previously been the accountant at Volkwein’s Music. He was born and raised in southwestern Ontario, Canada. He studied accounting at college and received his administrative training in the military. He moved to the United States after marrying a young lady he met at a church in northern Virginia while serving with the Canadian Defence Liaison Staff in Washington, D.C. John and his family moved to the Pittsburgh area in 1996. He has eight grown children including a daughter who is a fellow member of Ruthfred. John enjoys singing in the choir and reading the Book of Concord.

  • Melissa Bostaph
    Parish Assistant

    Melissa joined the Ruthfred staff as Parish Assistant in June 2022. A resident of Bethel Park for more than 40 years, Melissa joined Ruthfred Lutheran Church in 2016 and has participated in various ministries including Journey Through the Word, Vacation Bible School, Visitation, teaching Sunday School, and befriending the many Vicars who have passed through our doors over the years.

    Melissa holds a Masters Degree in International Business from Duquesne University and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris University. However, her greatest accomplishment and source of joy are her 7 children who keep her active and busy in the community. You can find her most evenings and weekends on a ballfield somewhere in the South Hills. She also enjoys taking daily walks, coffee, cooking, and completing puzzles with her kids.

  • Felicia Rieck
    Administrative Assistant

    Felicia joined the Ruthfred staff as Administrative Assistant in April 2022. Born and raised in Bethel Park, she graduated from Bethel Park High School and earned her degree in Administration & Management from California University of Pennsylvania. She and her husband, Marty, have been married for 14 years, and have 2 children: Colin (10) and Aidan (8). In her free time, she enjoys traveling, fishing, reading, and attending sporting events.

  • Andrew Vogel
    Multi-media Coordinator

    Andrew has served as Ruthfred Lutheran Church’s multi-media coordinator since 2018. Born and raised in Mt. Lebanon, he grew up in the church and has been involved in a variety of Ruthfred’s ministries. He received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Grove City College. As Ruthfred’s multi-media coordinator, Andrew coordinates the church’s website, network, multi-media equipment, and various other technology needs. In his free time, he enjoys ballroom dancing and playing cello.

 

Music Programs

 

Preschool

  • Annie Buzon
    Preschool Director
  • Erin McMinn
    Preschool Teacher