About

Ed Clark

Pastor

Pastor Ed Clark is a Master of Divinity graduate of Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary in Lansdale, PA. He was born and raised in central Illinois, and moved to Pennsylvania in 1988 to pursue theological studies. He has been a member of West-Side Baptist Church since 1989.

Larry Ashton

Pastor

Pastor Larry Ashton is a graduate of Pillsbury Bible College in Owatonna, Minnesota and a Master of Divinity graduate of Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary in Lansdale, PA. Growing up in Ambler, PA, Pastor Larry assisted founding Pastor E.C. Malone in planting West-Side Baptist Church, which was officially chartered in 1992.

Beth Clark

Church Secretary

Beth Clark has served with her husband, Ed since their marriage in 2002. Having been raised in Quakertown, PA, she adjusted to her new life in West Philadelphia and has been an indispensable part of the church in music ministry, publications, and assisting the church treasurer with book keeping.

Michael Grace

Deacon

Deacon Michael Grace is a retired officer of the United States Army, and has worked in private industry and insurance brokerage since that time. Deacon Grace is a resident of Philadelphia and has two grown children.

Bernadette Herder

Deaconess

Bernadette Herder has served as been a member of West-Side since 2014, and has served as deaconess since 2015. She is skilled in food preparation and making custom designed clothing. Bernadette and her husband, Shawn reside in Philadelphia and have three grown children.