Duane Boyer, Senior Pastor
Born and raised in Central PA, Duane trusted Christ as his Savior at the age of 5 one night after family devotions. Upon graduating from Christian school in 1990, the Lord led him to pursue Youth Ministries at Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida. It was during his sophomore year at PCC that he met his future wife, Sharon Tesseneer, after spotting her in one of his Literature classes! After graduating from PCC in 1994, Duane and Sharon taught and served together at a Christian school in Georgia while being engaged. They were married in 1995 and just celebrated 25 years of marriage in June of 2020. After working and teaching in Christian schools in Georgia and North Carolina for five years, the Lord directed the Boyers to Asheville, North Carolina, in 1999, where Duane became the youth pastor and 7-12th grade Bible teacher at Temple Baptist Church and School. He served 21 years as youth pastor and teacher before stepping down in August of 2020. The Lord directed the Boyers to IBC and in September of 2020 Duane accepted the Senior pastorate of IBC. In his spare time, Duane enjoys the great outdoors, visiting flea markets and antique stores, and cheering on Pennsylvania sports teams! Sharon was born and raised in Shelby, North Carolina, and thought she was saved as a young girl after making a profession of faith. During her sophomore year at PCC, she saw her need of salvation and called upon the Lord to save her. After graduating from PCC, Sharon taught elementary school for four years before having children. She has faithfully served alongside her husband for twenty-five years as a Christian schoolteacher, youth pastor’s wife, Sunday School teacher, and much more! Sharon enjoys Chai tea at Dunkin, shopping (of course!), cheering on the Atlanta Braves, and decorating their home. The Lord has blessed the Boyers with three beautiful girls . . . Lauren, Jenna, and Emily.
Shane Kollmeyer, Staff Evangelist
Born and raised in a Christian home in Limerick, PA outside of Philadelphia, Shane accepted Christ at the age of five. He graduated from Chapel Christian Academy in Limerick. Upon graduation, Shane attended Ambassador Baptist College in Lattimore, NC from 2003 – 2007, graduating with a double major in Evangelism and Music. Upon the advice of College founder and President Dr. Ron Comfort, Shane returned to Pennsylvania and began his relationship with Independent Bible Church, joining the staff to be the Staff Evangelist in training. Shane married Katie Spangenberg in September of 2011. Katie grew up in a Christian home in Quakertown, PA, as the fourth oldest of nine children. She accepted the Lord as her Personal Savior at the age of 13. After her 2004 high school graduation from the Pennsylvania Homeschool Accreditation Agency, Katie earned her Graphic Design degree from Bucks County Community College, as well as a Photography Certificate from the New York Institute of Photography. She worked as a Graphic Designer for First Savings Bank of Perkasie until she and Shane were married in 2011. Katie then joined Shane at the Independent Bible Church, where she serves alongside her husband in the ministry.
Dr. Al Cremard, Pastor Emeritus
Saved in 1970, Dr. Al Cremard was called to the ministry while on a mission trip to Haiti in 1974. He became interim pastor of the Bible Presbyterian Church of Duryea on June 14th, 1975. In 1976 he led the small congregation of eight out of that denomination and reincorporated the church under the name Independent Bible Church of Duryea. He was given an honorary Doctorate in 1997 from The International School of Missions, Cebu City, Philippines. He serves as President on the board of Gospel Furthering Fellowship Mission. He had also served on the Committee of the International Testimony to an Infallible Bible (World Congress of Fundamentalists), and on the board and an instructor at the Keystone School of Biblical Theology. He also leads the Northeastern Fundamental Pastor’s Fellowship. He will continue to serve at the Independent Bible Church of Duryea as Pastor Emeritus. Dr. Al Cremard is married to Darlene Cremard and they have two daughters, Melissa Beckwith and Christine Bair. They have four granddaughters, Morgan, Meagan, Teaghan, and Eliana Bair. Saved in 1961, Darlene Cremard became a registered nurse graduating from Pittston Hospital School of Nursing. The last position she held was that of a recovery room nurse at Geisinger, Wyoming Valley in Plains Township, PA. She has been a faithful pastor’s wife for 46 years, serving as Sunday school teacher, nursery coordinator, a teacher in Christian Character Club, and a ladies’ Bible study teacher. She has helped her husband in counseling and has ministered as a speaker for ladies’ fellowships. She has also directed the annual Ladies’ Seminar at the Independent Bible Church of Duryea for over thirty-five years.