Find out more about the folks who help make Adirondack Community Church a great place to worship!
meet the people you'll see up front at ACC
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Pastor - Derek Hansen
Pastor Derek and his wife Becky met at family church camp as junior-high students and have been serving in ministry together for over 12 years. They have three children - Liam, Sam, and Hollis. Pastor Derek is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. He loves preaching and teaching, leading the church in mission, and seeing people’s lives formed and shaped by God’s grace. Pastor Derek is a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan and he enjoys traveling with his family, playing video games and reading.
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PREACHING - Amanda Cash
Amanda has been serving in various ministry positions and churches since 2004. She and her husband, Daniel, along with their children Ethan, Ellie, and Evie, have lived and served in the Lake Placid community since 2012. She preaches regularly in our services, hosts our online worship feed and helps lead small groups. When she is not at church, you can find her running, skiing, dancing, cheering her kids on in all of their adventures and playing with their dog!
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Worship leader - john pillen
John is a multi-instrumentalist who has been involved in leading church music since he was in the 7th grade! He loves seeing people connect with God through music. When he’s not playing guitar or keys and leading worship for our contemporary service, you’ll most likely find him spending time with his incredible wife Vanessa and their six amazing kids, coaching youth sports, hiking, or working hard at his real job practicing medicine.
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RECORDING Organist - joey izzo
Joey was born and raised in the tri-lakes region. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston with a degree in Music Production and Engineering. Joey and his wife have three children. In addition to recording for our traditional service and playing for weddings and funerals, Joey composes music for television, gives music lessons, produces and mixes, plays in the band Arch Echo and an ever growing number of projects and partnerships.
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Worship Leader - Daniel Cash
Dan is our primary worship leader substitute. He has been playing worship music since he was a youth growing up in Georgia. You might even hear some southern bluegrass when he's leading worship. Outside of church Dan is a graphic designer with over 15 years of experience. When he's not on deadline, you can usually find him in the woods or with his wife and 3 kids. He loves to paddle, bike, ski, and snowboard as much as his schedule will allow.
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PReaching - Ryan Cuttler
Ryan is our resident worship team drummer, serves as church Lay Leader, and preaches occasionally at both services. He has been involved with the church since he was young, whether it be as a musician, alter attendant, youth group leader, or lay servant. If you can’t find him here at ACC, Ryan is most likely out on the trails doing a second round of the 46 High Peaks, skiing, volunteering, playing hockey, or spending time with his girlfriend Jessica.