Our Team & Leadership
Our Leaders
Iron Works is a Presbyterian church, a name that comes from the Greek word presbyteros, meaning “elder.” Rather than being led by one person, our church is shepherded by a group of elders: ruling elders, who are members of the congregation, and teaching elders, who serve as pastors. Elders are nominated and elected by the congregation, and together they make up the Session.
The Session meets regularly to pray for our church, care for its people, and oversee its worship, teaching, and ministry. Their task is to watch over the flock as those who will give an account (Hebrews 13:17), following Jesus, the Chief Shepherd, who leads his church. Our Elders serve staggered three-year terms, so the Session stays steady and continuous from year to year.
A Church Built on Its People
Most of the ministry at Iron Works is done by our members. Elders lead and shepherd, members care for each other, and volunteers serve in nearly every part of church life, from Sunday worship and children’s ministry to hospitality and community groups.
Our staff is small on purpose. Their job isn’t to do all the ministry but to equip God’s people for it (Ephesians 4:11–12). If you’re new, there’s no pressure to sign up right away. Take your time and get to know us. When you’re ready, there’s a place for you to serve.
Robbie Schmidtberger, Pastor
Robbie serves as Pastor of Iron Works Church, where he gives himself to preaching the Word, caring for people, developing leaders, and setting the vision of the church. He is an ordained Teaching Elder (i.e., pastor) in the Presbyterian Church in America, and his ministry is shaped by the gospel, a love for people, and a commitment to discipleship.
In 2017, Robbie and his wife, Jennifer, led the planting of Iron Works, hoping and praying for a church that would champion the grace of God for sinners. Since then, he has seen people hear the gospel for the first time, and he has seen lifelong Christians rediscover it.
Beyond Iron Works, Robbie also serves the broader church through campus ministry, church planting, and pastoral assessment in the PCA.
Robbie’s greatest joy is at home with Jennifer and their two boys. In his spare time, you’ll likely find him playing with his energetic sons, running with the local running club, or fly fishing a nearby stream.
Cameron Hershey, Office Manager
Cameron is a West Chester native and member of Iron Works Church who brings the blessing of organization to our church body. Her goal is to help make volunteering easier so that Iron Works can sacrificially serve our local community. Cameron is a nurse and mother, and she and her husband, Christian, serve the community as foster parents.
Aidan Langan, ministry intern
Aidan is from West Chester and has been a member of Iron Works since he was in high school. He attended Wheaton College where he met his wife, Rebekah. Aidan is passionate about serving the church and excited to come alongside college students. In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing and track and field.
Mike Fuguet, Ministry Development Coordinator
Mike is a retired teacher and served another local church as a youth pastor and men’s ministry director. He is excited about the gospel culture at Iron Works, marked by sacrificial service, and he seeks to empower volunteers, coaching ministry team leaders, and seeking ways for the church to follow Jesus together. Mike is married to Elaine, and they lead our Goshen Community Group together.
Heather Lieberman, communications coordinator
Born and raised in Chester County, Heather has been attending Iron Works with her husband, Liam, since 2021 and serves on the women’s ministry team. She utilizes her communications degree and writing/editing experience by writing the weekly update emails, running our social media pages, updating our website, and more. When she’s not busy with stay-at-home-mom duties for her two young children, you can find her baking homemade goodies for friends & family or tucked away at a local coffee shop with a good book.
Mark Reisler, Elder
Mark grew up in the Northeast area of Maryland before going to Wheaton College, living in London, and finally coming to Chester County where he met his wife LuAnn. Mark desires that Iron Works is a place for deep discipleship combined with vibrant evangelism. He leads the Pocopson Community Group. Mark brings a wealth of business experience to the Session, and he is also acting as our interim bookkeeper.
Term: May 2025-2028
Brian Johnson, Elder
Brian was born and raised in Southeast PA, spending most of that time in the West Chester area. Professionally, he has spent the last 14 years as an English teacher, mostly teaching at the high school level. Brian desires for Iron Works to be a place of hospitality and counter-cultural living – a place where lives are transformed by the freeing power of being in Christ Jesus. He leads the Bradford Community Group. Brian is married to Danielle, and they have three daughters.
Term: June 2026-2029