Meet Our Pastors
"Shepherd the flock of God that is among you... being examples to the flock." 1 Peter 5:2–3
Pastors Steve & Dilonna Coran
For more than 30 years, Pastor Steve and Pastor Dilonna have faithfully served the people of Jersey Shore with one mission: helping people encounter Jesus and experience the hope of restoration.
After meeting at Zion Bible College in Rhode Island, Steve and Dilonna were married in 1977 and have been serving the Lord together ever since. In 1993, God called them to plant Restoration Church, where they have continued to faithfully shepherd families, preach God's Word, and invest in the lives of people throughout the community.
Their passion is simple—to see lives transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether leading worship, preaching, praying with someone after a service, mentoring believers, or sharing a conversation over coffee in The Hub, they desire for every person to know the love of Jesus and the hope found in Him.
Together, they have devoted their lives to building a church where people are welcomed like family, grounded in God's Word, and encouraged to grow in their faith. Their heart is to see strong marriages, strong families, and a strong community built through the transforming power of Christ.
In addition to serving Restoration Church, Pastor Dilonna also serves as the Pennsylvania State Director for Concerned Women for America and as Executive Director of Greater Hope Pregnancy Care Center, continuing her passion for prayer, biblical truth, and advocating for women and families.
Today, Steve and Dilonna remain grateful for the privilege of serving the church they love and are excited to see God continue writing the story of Restoration Church for generations to come.
If you visit Restoration Church, you'll probably find Pastor Steve and Pastor Dilonna doing what they love most—welcoming people, praying with families, and pointing others to Jesus. Be sure to introduce yourself. They'd love to meet you.
After meeting at Zion Bible College in Rhode Island, Steve and Dilonna were married in 1977 and have been serving the Lord together ever since. In 1993, God called them to plant Restoration Church, where they have continued to faithfully shepherd families, preach God's Word, and invest in the lives of people throughout the community.
Their passion is simple—to see lives transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether leading worship, preaching, praying with someone after a service, mentoring believers, or sharing a conversation over coffee in The Hub, they desire for every person to know the love of Jesus and the hope found in Him.
Together, they have devoted their lives to building a church where people are welcomed like family, grounded in God's Word, and encouraged to grow in their faith. Their heart is to see strong marriages, strong families, and a strong community built through the transforming power of Christ.
In addition to serving Restoration Church, Pastor Dilonna also serves as the Pennsylvania State Director for Concerned Women for America and as Executive Director of Greater Hope Pregnancy Care Center, continuing her passion for prayer, biblical truth, and advocating for women and families.
Today, Steve and Dilonna remain grateful for the privilege of serving the church they love and are excited to see God continue writing the story of Restoration Church for generations to come.
If you visit Restoration Church, you'll probably find Pastor Steve and Pastor Dilonna doing what they love most—welcoming people, praying with families, and pointing others to Jesus. Be sure to introduce yourself. They'd love to meet you.
Meet the Leadership.
At Restoration Church, leadership is about serving others and pointing people to Jesus. We are grateful for the men and women who faithfully invest in our church family through prayer, wisdom, discipleship, and a heart to see lives transformed by the Gospel.
David & Stefanie McKernan
Associate Pastors
David & Stefanie have been married for more than 20 years and are raising their three children in Jersey Shore. Together, they serve the church through teaching, discipleship, leadership, and a shared passion for helping people encounter Jesus. They are grateful to be part of what God is doing through the Restoration Church family.
Rich & Kriste Tira
Elders
Rich and Kriste Tira have faithfully served Restoration Church for more than 30 years. As elders, they are a source of wisdom, encouragement, and steadfast support, and they continue to invest in the church family while enjoying life with their six children and four grandchildren.