Rev. John Pickett has been connected to Philadelphia Church for almost 40 years.  He has had the full Philadelphia Church experience, having served as Sunday school teacher for toddlers and adults, as a Deacon, Treasurer, and as an Elder.  He and his wife, Vicky, met at Philadelphia Church in 1985 and were married here in 1989.  John was then licensed and ordained to the ministry in 2016.  Upon the retirement of Pastor Larry Butterfield, John served as Interim Pastor from 2019 – 2021.  During that time he led the recruiting effort that culminated in the church’s invitation to Lead Pastor Kevin Darmafall.

John now serves as Associate Pastor for Administration.