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Who We Are

Where We Come From

We are a family of imperfect people who are unrelenting in our desires and efforts to be like Jesus in character and in action – loving God absolutely and loving others sacrificially.  We are committed to this for the benefit of all (in and outside of the church) and, most of all, to the glory of God!
In the mid 1770’s, over 200 years ago, a group of immigrants from Galloway, Scotland, left their homeland and located in the Town of Perth, County of Fulton, State of New York. These early settlers were the nucleus of what was to be known two centuries later as Perth Bible Church.

What this Means for You

What does this mean for you? Most importantly, you're always welcome at Perth Bible Church. We're saving a seat for you. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, you'll always be accepted as part of the Perth Bible family.

Beyond that, if you're ready to plan your first visit, click here. If you want to learn more about our beliefs as a church, click here. Or if you'd simply like to get in touch with a person on our leadership team directly, click the button below.

Meet our church staff:

Pastor Jordan Davoll

Lead 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

Phone: (518) 307-1947 |  Email: jdavoll@perthbiblechurch.org

Shannon Cerny

Office Manager
Shannon came to know Jesus Christ as her Savior at the age of 12 while attending Sacandaga Bible Conference. She rededicated her life to the Lord in 2022 and is excited to serve Him in ministry. With a background in office management, she brings not only organizational skills and administrative experience but also a spirit of faithfulness and service. She desires to use her gifts to support the work of the church and to help others grow in their walk with Christ, always seeking to glorify God in all she does (Colossians 3:23).

Phone: (518) 533-0082 |  Email: office@perthbiblechurch.org

Amy VanNostrand

Financial Secretary
Amy joined the Perth Bible Church team in August of 2018. Guided by the principle that "whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord," she is a dedicated professional with a history of success at H&R Block and Intuit. After earning her degree from Schenectady County Community College in 2012, she found her calling in the quiet strength of operational support. She truly enjoys working behind the scenes, using her God-given organizational gifts to bring order, clarity, and accountability to every task!

Email: finance@perthbiblechurch.org

Isaiah Strong

316 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
Mark faithfully serves at Perth Bible Church overseeing church facilities and serving in several ministries. He leads in Celebrate Recovery and the Veteran Bible Study. He also enjoys coaching gym classes for PBCA, where he invests in the strength, character, and spiritual growth of students. His desire is to use the testimony God has given him to encourage others and to show that even life’s hardest seasons can become opportunities for God to work powerfully through us.

Email: custodian@perthbiblechurch.org

Chelsea Simpson

Adam Lewis

Children's Ministry Director
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."

Email: csimpson@perthbiblechurch.org
Church Ministry Intern
Adam is joining the Perth Bible Church team as our one-year Pastoral Intern. Adam grew up as an MK (missionary kid) and has developed a love for full-time ministry. He has lived all over the world and recently is joining us all the way from Washington state.  Adam has received his M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Talbot Theological Seminary, and is currently working on his M.A. in Teaching from Maranatha Baptist University.

Kyleigh 

Church Ministries Intern
Kyleigh is excited to serve through her internship at Perth Bible Church.  She is passionate about discipleship, evangelism, and connecting with others inside and outside the church.  For many years she has faithfully served as a junior teacher at her home church and counselor at Sacandaga Bible Conference.  Kyleigh holds an associate's degree in social work and desires to grow as a faithful witness for Christ while encouraging others in their walk with Him.

Micah Jensen

Church Ministries Intern
Bio coming soon.

Perth Bible Christian Academy Staff

Dr. Douglas VanNostrand

Ania Appell

PBCA Principal / LC2 Learning Center Teacher
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 (3), 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!
LC1 Learning Center Teacher
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."

Where We're Headed

Article II of PBC Constitution | The Object

Section A.
To maintain regular services for both instruction and public worship.
Section B.
To proclaim earnestly the Gospel message of salvation through personal faith in Christ’s finished work and to urge personal acceptance of Christ as Savior.
Section C.
To cooperate heartily through prayer, gifts and service, in the effort to preach the Gospel as a witness to all the world.
Section D.
To promote systematic Bible study and training for Christian service, and to encourage in every possible way life enlistment in some form of definite Christian service.
Section E.
To practice true religion and Christian philanthropy (James 1:27) as revealed and taught in the sacred Scriptures.