our staff
Pastors & Administrative Staff

Mark Appell
Lead Pastor
Mark Appell joined the Perth Bible Church team in 1996 in volunteer ministry. He was called to get a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Missions. From 2001 to 2005 Mark had a mixture of paid and volunteer work at Perth Bible Church. In 2005 he was hired as a part time assistant pastor. In 2007 Mark became a full time assistant pastor and in 2011 he became the senior pastor.
Pastor Mark's personal mission statement: Striving to be the best son of God I can be, loving my wife and children unconditionally, reaching people in their lost state, cultivating their relationship with Christ and other believers, and challenging them to respect God with their lives.
Reach, Relate, and Respect.
Pastor Mark's personal mission statement: Striving to be the best son of God I can be, loving my wife and children unconditionally, reaching people in their lost state, cultivating their relationship with Christ and other believers, and challenging them to respect God with their lives.
Reach, Relate, and Respect.
Phone: (518) 866-1871 | Email: markapp@perthbiblechurch.org

Jordan Davoll
Assistant Pastor
Jordan Davoll joined Perth Bible Church team on June 1, 2015 as the Assistant Pastor. Jordan has his Bachelor's of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Trinity Baptist College. He received his Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Trinity Baptist Seminary in August of 2019 and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity from Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor Jordan is passionate about connecting people with the local church.
Favorite quote, "Live life to the hilt, to the glory of God." – Jeff Davoll
Favorite quote, "Live life to the hilt, to the glory of God." – Jeff Davoll
Phone: (518) 307-1947 | Email: jdavoll@perthbiblechurch.org

Abigail Brustle
Office Manager
Abigail joined the team at Perth Bible Church in January of 2022. Abigail is a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute and Fulton Montgomery Community College. She and her husband, Austin, were married in August of 2023 and they are both actively involved in the youth ministry. Her goal is to use her gifts for the glory of Christ and to see every life reached and changed for eternity.
Phone: (518) 533-0082 | Email: office@perthbiblechurch.org

Amy VanNostrand
Financial Secretary
Amy joined the Perth Bible Church team in August of 2018. She graduated from Schenectady County Community College in 2012. She has worked in management positions at H&R Block and currently is working on attaining her CPA license through Western Governs University which will end with a Bachelor of Art's Degree in Accounting.
Email: finance@perthbiblechurch.org

Chelsea Simpson
Children's Ministry Director
Amy joined the Perth Bible Church team in August of 2018. Chelsea trusted Jesus as her Savior at eight years old, just a few short years later, she began helping and teaching in children’s ministry. Looking back, Chelsea could see how the Lord was already planting a desire in her heart to serve Him through the local church. She went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and she has a deep passion for encouraging families and pointing children to the love of Christ.
"It’s a joy and an honor to serve at Perth Bible Church, and I give all the glory to God."
"It’s a joy and an honor to serve at Perth Bible Church, and I give all the glory to God."
Email: csimpson@perthbiblechurch.org

Isaiah Strong
316 Ministry Director
Isaiah joined the Perth Bible Church team in August of 2014. Isaiah started as a Learning Center Supervisor in Perth Bible Christian Academy and then as the 316 Ministry Director in 2017. Isaiah received his bachelor's degree in Bible and Worship music as well as his Master's in Biblical Studies from Piedmont International University. Isaiah is passionate about evangelism, ministering to students, and worship music.
Email: istrong@perthbiblechurch.org
Mark Nittinger
Church Sexton
Email: custodian@perthbiblechurch.org