Meet the Staff

Kurtis became the TNT Youth Ministry Executive Director in May 2021. He has served with the ministry since 2015, previously as the Warwick District Coordinator. Kurtis is passionate about seeing the Great Commission fulfilled through discipling the next generation.  He desires to see the next generation have a transformational relationship with Jesus and walk in the calling God has for them. In his spare time, he enjoys taking care of his fish, disc golfing, listening to podcasts, and being active. Kurtis resides in Lititz with his wife, Faith, and three sons, Moses, Boaz, and Justus.

Steve is a Lititz native and has lived in Lancaster County his entire life. He married his wife, Jess, in June of 2024, and they live just a short walk from downtown Lititz. Steve graduated from Warwick High School and then attended Lancaster Bible College where he received a degree in youth ministry and a master’s in ministry leadership. He has been serving in youth ministry since high school in various roles and joined TNT in the fall of 2021. Steve is passionate about leading and developing a youth ministry that disciples middle and high school students to become committed and active followers of Jesus who reflect His character and qualities. He loves spending time with teenagers and seeing them take steps to know and love Jesus more and more. Steve also enjoys anything sports-related, especially football, being outdoors, and spending time with his family and friends.

I am the Ephrata District Coordinator for TNT. I have 4 wonderful children, Kyle(14), Taylor(11), Joshua(7), and Jace(5).  I have been married to my beautiful and patient wife, Holly, for 18 years. In my day I played many sports including baseball, basketball and volleyball. I enjoy watching most sports and I am a HUGE Eagles, Sixers, Phillies and Flyers fan. In my free time you can find me fishing or playing in the waves at the beach.

I have spoken at several events since joining with TNT. I enjoy and have a heart in speaking about our true Identity as a believer in Christ. We as believers get caught up so quickly in religion or thinking we must do something to acquire Christ’s love and acceptance but in reality He just wants us. He has equipped us with everything we need and for every situation. I have just started studying about Unity as believers. That we are stronger united in our differences and we are uniquely made with different strengths and weaknesses that work together for the church.

My goal is to allow the Holy Spirit to speak through me and to be submissive to the Authority of Jesus when teaching others.

Jack has been serving in youth ministry since he graduated high school from Lititz Christian school. After several years of blue collared work, Jack found a passion for Jesus inside his ability to serve in youth ministry. Since that passion, Jack has been studying at Lancaster Bible College, serving as a volunteer at his home church, and seeking to empower every generation for the glory of Jesus Christ. When Jack is not serving, working, or studying, he can be found enjoying disc golf, basketball, soccer, playing board, card, or video games, or being with friends and family. Jack is a resident in Lititz and has spent most of his teen and adult life in Lititz.

Hi my name is Felicia Russo and I am so excited to be joining the TNT Youth Ministry team as the Communications and Elementary Coordinator! I praise the Lord for how He has faithfully guided me to this ministry and allowed me to take part in the work He is accomplishing here.

Scripture tells us to testify. Testify of what the Lord has done and is doing; that is my job! I get to tell the stories God is writing here in TNT Youth Ministry of His transformation, power and love in people’s lives. I am excited to bring joy and creativity to the team and work in our local schools to reach elementary aged children for Christ.

I currently reside in Manheim with my family, until I get married to my best friend Joshua Gloates in October 2026. He works as the Worship and Creative Arts Coordinator at Ephrata Community Church. We look forward to residing in the Ephrata area and serving this community together as a married couple. In my spare time, I love doing music with my fiancé and friends, getting coffee and thrifting.