Our Leaders
Jonathan and Rachel Taplin are the lead Pastors at Point View Church.
Jonny was born just outside London, England and Rachel, second daughter of Craig and Wendy Bellis, was born in Washington, PA. They met at Hillsong Bible College in Sydney, Australia in 2006. After completing Worship and Creative Arts course in 2007, they got married in 2008.
After their wedding, they moved back to Jonny’s home church in the UK, City Church, where they oversaw the worship team for a number of years. In September of 2012, they moved back to the US and joined the staff of the church, part time, overseeing the worship ministry. In 2015 they were ordained as Pastors and became full time staff at the church. In 2019, Jonny was installed as Lead Pastor.
Point View is a family church that desires to point people to the way of Jesus. No matter where you are on the journey, we desire to create space for you to connect, grow, and experience more of Him!
God’s Kingdom is about making all things new. From the beginning of creation to the book of Revelation, God’s plan has always been to restore our souls and the systems of this world to His way. Jesus invites imperfect people, empowered by the Spirit, to experience His love and share it with others.
Our hope is that this is a place for you to belong, and to find relationships that encourage and sharpen you in the way of Jesus. We want you to be equipped to discover your identity in Christ and walk in the path Jesus has for you!
Craig and Wendy Bellis were born and raised in central Pennsylvania where they met as teenagers. They received Christ as Lord at their home church, Newport Assembly of God. Following Craig’s graduation from Zion Bible Institute in 1976, Wendy attended the same school for a year and they married in October of 1977, beginning their ministry together.
In 1981, their family moved to Washington, PA where Craig began to serve as senior Pastor.
After serving for thirty eight years, Pastor Craig transitioned the lead pastor role to their son-in-law, Jonny.
Craig and Wendy now lead Covenant Life Ministries, a healing ministry focused on helping individuals, couples, and organizations experience God’s hope, healing, and freedom.
Our Team
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Jonathan Taplin
LEAD PASTOR
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Rachel Taplin
ADMINISTRATION
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Joe Shannon
RESOURCE LOUNGE
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Bekah Reeves
POINT VIEW KIDS
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Leah Shannon
WOMEN’S GROUP
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Tyler Yocca
MEN’S GROUP
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BJ VanKirk
OUTREACH
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Abigail Yocca
OUTREACH