Robbie Schmidtberger, Pastor

Robbie, and his wife Jennifer, led the 'planting' of Iron Works Church in 2017, hopeful a community would emerge that is lovingly engaged in its neighborhood while mirroring God’s love. As our pastor, Robbie focuses on setting the vision for the church, preaching, and developing leaders. He loves the quiet, pastoral work of walking alongside others on their spiritual journey toward knowing the healing, hope, and belonging Jesus freely offers. Robbie and Jennifer, with their two boys, live a few blocks away from the church. You will likely find them walking about or enjoying a community park on a lovely day.

Before planting Iron Works, Robbie served churches in various capacities in Pittsburgh, Kennett Square, and Wilmington, Delaware, and taught high school.

Sabrina Linton, Director of Church Life

Sabrina discovered Iron Works during her time as a student at West Chester. While her heart was set on global missions, she discovered amidst our global pandemic to pursue God’s mission locally through Iron Works Church. She loves encouraging and bringing people together. In her role as Director of Church Life, she runs the church office, scheduling, communications, assists in discipleship, plans events, and serves on the women’s ministry team. She is currently pursuing a MDiv at Westminster Theological Seminary.

You’ll often see her on Sundays while making announcements, serving behind the scenes, or playing guitar on our music team.

Kate Gale, Music Director

Kate, a professional speech therapist, serves Iron Works Church by leading our congregation in song and praise on Sundays. You’ll see her leading practice before worship, offering various prayers during our service, and socializing after worship. Kate has been involved with praise and worship ministries throughout her life, serving in youth group and beyond.

Kate, along with her husband Nate, are charter members of Iron Works Church, and they’d love to meet you.

Linda Gale, Bookkeeper

Linda grew up in West Chester and brings her professional expertise as a bookkeeper to Iron Works Church. She and her husband, Stan, have four adult children and many grandchildren. But more significantly than serving the church as our bookkeeper, she faithfully prays for many in our church, while also serving on our women’s ministry team.

Nicole O’Leary, Mercy Coordinator

Nicole serves the church and community by coordinating our Mercy Team. She utilizes her education in trauma and professional experience as a social worker and school counselor to respond to very felt and tangible needs. Through her service, Iron Works has financially assisted families with rent, health bills, their mental health, food, and more.

Andrew Mudalel, Elder

Andrew came to West Chester to study at the university and never left. He came to faith through the ministry of Cru while at WCU. So he’s passionate about Iron Works being a missional church, assisting in the leadership of our evangelism and missional ministries. Andrew is a senior accountant and a licensed CPA. He’s married to Lindsay, and together they participate in Christianity Explored. 

Parker O’Leary, Elder

Parker grew up in West Chester and Berwyn. He is married to Nicole, and together they have been at Iron Works since the very beginning. Parker is a Business Product Specialist with Infosys. As an avid runner, you can find him about town with the West Chester Running Club. Having grown up in the church and coming to faith in Christ as a child, he values the importance of youth ministry and outreach. He’s excited about seeing the evolution of our children’s ministry over the next year.