Berks County Jail System Assistant Chaplain
Merle began his chaplaincy work with RBCC as a volunteer and was hired as a full-time chaplain in May 2012. He is a graduate of Reading Hospital and Medical Center’s Clinical Pastoral Education program.
He and his family attend Shiloh Mennonite Church in Reading. Merle has served on the Leadership Team at Shiloh since 2003. He enjoys spending time walking the streets of Reading and sharing the Gospel message with those he meets.