PBCA staff & Volunteers

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.

Doctor Douglas joined Perth Bible Church team in April 2025 as the Academy Principal. Douglas previously served at PBCA from 2018 to 2020 as the Upper Learning Center Supervisor and Teacher, where he nurtured students’ academic and spiritual growth. His pastoral leadership shines through his recent role as Head Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church, complemented by his academic credentials: a Master of Divinity in Theology and a Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies from Liberty University, with a PhD in Bible Exposition.
Joined by his wife, Amy—who has served as the Financial Secretary at Perth Bible Church since August 2018—and their four children, Ezekiel (5), Madelyn (4), Amelia (2), and Juliet (1), Douglas is eager to lead PBCA into a vibrant future. His vision is strengthening the academy’s Christ-centered mission, fostering a community where faith and learning thrive. With a heart for service and a passion for equipping students for God’s glory, Douglas invites the church family to join him in this exciting journey!

Ania joined the Perth Bible Church team in May of 2025. Ania Appell has been a member of Perth Bible church since 2019 and has been serving faithfully. She has received a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Early Childhood Development from Pensacola Christan College. Ania is excited for the opportunity to use her skills and talents that she has cultivated over the four years at the academy.
Ania has grown up in full time ministry and feels the Lord calling her to continue in this direction. She has a passion for Christian Education and believes every child deserves to hear and see the love of God.
Ania’s mission statement: To honor and glorify God in the way I love and serve others.

Jessie George retired public school teacher with 26 years of experience. Married, an adult son and a daughter. Grandma of three.  Avid gardner and quilter. 

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. She assists by handling all financial aspects of our church and she teaches our Secondary Science Lab. 

Rachael's Bio Coming Soon!

Amber has been volunteering with the Perth Bible team since 2018. She is the P.E. teacher for our secondary class, as well as the head coach for our boys/girls varsity basketball teams, and the assistant coach for our girls volleyball team. Amber enjoys connecting with students through her passion for Christ and sports. She is from Michigan and graduated in 2009 from Fennville High School as the first female player to achieve 1,000 points in her basketball career. Amber continued her education in 2012 at Word of Life Bible Institute for 2 years, then went on to receive her B.S. in Elementary Education from Trinity Baptist College in 2016.

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.

Kelly has been volunteering along side the Perth Bible staff since September 2022 as the Field Trip Coordinator. Kelly has a passion for Biblical Counseling and is currently in school to obtain her Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Counseling from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. She enjoys spending time with family and connecting with women in ministry.