About Me:

I began discerning a call to ordained ministry as an undergraduate at Rutgers University. At the time, I was preparing to become an English teacher, hoping to share my love of reading and writing. As I sensed the call of the Holy Spirit more clearly, my path shifted toward deeper study of theology and Scripture. I graduated with a B.A. in English and a minor in Religious Studies and then enrolled in the Master of Divinity (MDiv) program at Princeton Theological Seminary.

During seminary, I served as a field-education student at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Princeton and joined the New Jersey Synod’s pastoral supply list, where I began leading worship at congregations across the state, a ministry I continue almost weekly. I also completed a 400-hour clinical pastoral education internship as a hospital chaplain at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, primarily serving patients and families in the ICU, hospice, and oncology units. 

That experience of sitting with people in moments of crisis, grief, and uncertainty was deeply transformational, and led me to focus my studies on practical theology: the ways our Christian faith takes shape in everyday life. I received my MDiv with a concentration in Lutheran Studies in 2023 and was honored with the Robert P. Goodlin Award for Clinical Pastoral Work. After graduating, I served for a year as vicar and youth director at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Glenside, Pennsylvania.

Theologically, my ministry centers on two core convictions you’ll hear reflected in my preaching and teaching. First is the Gospel itself: the good news of God’s unconditional love, grace, and forgiveness given freely to us in Christ. Second is a deep attention to how faith intersects with daily life, trusting that even our most ordinary moments can be filled with spiritual depth and meaning.

I am especially passionate about teaching and have led many Bible studies and classes on Scripture, Lutheran theology, church history, and related topics.

Outside of ministry, I’m a devoted hockey fan (go Islanders!), an avid reader, and deeply interested in art, film, and music. I have three brothers -- the oldest is a software engineer at a big tech firm, my younger brother just started medical school at Rowan University, and the youngest is in his last year of high school, figuring out where he wants to go to college.

And most important of all, I’m engaged to be married to my wonderful fiancée, Kerri.

Denise has been a faithful member of LCHS along with her Mom for many years. She is currently serving as President after serving as Vice President for the past three years. She is also the Chair of the Property Committee and often assists Worship & Music in decorating the church. She is married to her husband, Darroll, and has two adult children and several dogs.

Susan is a lifelong Lutheran Seminarian, working toward her MDiv at United Lutheran Seminary. She has been a member of LCHS since she and her husband Scott moved to the area in 2022. Susan brings a wealth of experience, helping to keep the congregation running smoothly.

We are so grateful to have two talented keyboardists who lift our hearts and help create a space where we feel closer to God. Whether it's a joyful anthem or a quiet, prayerful moment, their playing adds much beauty and meaning to our services.

PASTOR    DAN MARRONE

DANNYMARRONE54@GMAIL..COM    917-301-4759

PRESIDENT    DENISE ROSS 

SILVATWINA@COMCAST.NET    609-833-1723

VICE PRESIDENT    SUSAN CHIN 

SUEJCHIN25@GMAIL.COM    203-583-0298

TREASURER    TOM PAONESSA 

 HOLYSPIRITNJTREASURER@GMAIL.COM     201-400-3747

OFFICE MANAGER    VICTORIA CAMBRIDGE 

HOLYSPIRITNJOFFICE@GMAIL.COM   609-276-9878

BOOKKEEPER    FLORENCE CAMBRIDGE

ABBYCAMBRIDGE@AOL.COM   609-276-9878

MEMBER    LINDA GUARINO 

YANKEEHEARJ5@GMA1L.COM     904-657-6812

MEMBER    GAIL QUINGERT 

GAILRUJHSILYA@GMAIL.COM    609-457-0280