Rev. Robert A. Neal

Pastor Bob was born and raised near Blairsville, Pennsylvania where he and his family were members of the Free Methodist Church. He is a graduate of Derry Area Senior High School and Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY.

He has served the Pittsburgh Conference of the Free Methodist Church for thirty-five years as follows: Pastoring at Indiana, Pa. 1970-75, and Apollo, Pa. 1975-78; Administrative Assistant to the Conference Superintendent 1978-1981; Conference Superintendent 1981-1993; and serving as pastor of this congregation 1993-present.

Rev. Neal is married to the former Linda Canter of Leechburg, Pa. and they have two grown children: Lisa Maze of West Deer Twp. and Doug who lives in Cecil Twp.

The Neals share their home with two “little rascals” (cats) Buck Wheat and Alfalfa.