Rev. Dr. Julia Qiuye Zhao, Pastor/Head of Staff
Pastor Julia was born in Huaxi, a small rural district in Guizhou province in Southwest China. She immigrated to Canada with her family when she was 9 and grew up in Toronto where she came to faith in Jesus and was baptized in a small Baptist church.

As a teenager and college student in Toronto, she taught Sunday School, led Bible studies for international students and worked as the Assistant Coordinator for Gathering Spot, an ecumenical ministry for those living with physical and financial challenges to share meals and fellowship. 

Her sense of call led to the doctoral program in Medieval Studies at the University of Notre Dame, where she saw the coming together of spirituality, ministry and the intellect in the Reformed tradition. She began the process toward ordained ministry when she joined Sunnyside Presbyterian Church in South Bend IN. While completing her Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary, she served as the Creative and Innovative intern at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville and completed Clinical Pastoral Education at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. She is also a trained spiritual director with Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. 

Before coming to Clearfield, Pastor Julia completed a pastoral residency at First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso where she was ordained. She felt at home from her first visit here and is excited to begin her ministry here. She brings to this community an emphasis on Biblical preaching and teaching, a balance of tradition and innovation, intercultural and global awareness and a sensitivity to the work of the Holy Spirit. She cannot wait to see where God is leading in this new chapter! 

Judi Bookhamer, Certified Lay Pastor
Judi Bookhamer serves as a Certified Lay Pastor while also working full-time as a high school math teacher, specializing in AP Statistics and AP Computer Science. She is the advisor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at her school, where she actively encourages students in both faith and leadership. Judi is a proud mother of two grown sons and has been joyfully married to her husband, Mike, for nearly 35 years. Mike is a devoted supporter of her ministry and a constant source of encouragement in her calling to serve.

Mason Strouse, Director of Music
Mason has been with the church since October 2017. He serves as Mayor of Clearfield and is actively involved in CAST. Mason lives in Clearfield with his wife, Kellie, and amazing sons Jake and Wyatt Green. He enjoys working at the Presbyterian Church of Clearfield and working together with the amazing staff to create meaningful and powerful worship through music.

Vicki Bosak, Administrative Assistant
Vicki joined our staff in 2023. Her smiling face and eager personality are a welcome addition to our staff. She is always ready to assist you and looks forward to being part of our extended church family.

Kathy Miller, Accountant
Kathy Miller has deep roots in our church, having grown up in the congregation she now serves. She joined the church staff in 2018 as our accountant. Kathy is the daughter of Charlene McCartney and the late Bill McCartney, who is remembered fondly. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Grove City College and brings both professionalism and dedication to her role. In addition to her work at the church, Kathy is employed full time at Johnston, Nelson, Shimmel & Thomas. Kathy is the proud mother of two grown sons who also grew up in the life of our church family. Her faithful stewardship ensures that our church’s finances are well cared for and in excellent order.

Cindy Luzier, Housekeeper
Cindy joined our staff in August of 2008.  She spends the first half of her days making sure our local teens get a belly of warm food for lunch at the Clearfield Junior/Senior High School, and spends her afternoons taking care of our church building.

Charles Barney, Custodian
Charles serves with great compassion and is greatly appreciated for his hard work ethic here and at his home church in Woodland.

Jamie Parada, Clearfield Pre-School Center Director/Head Teacher
Mrs. Parada, or Miss Jamie as the kids call her, graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with an elementary education services degree with a specialization in early childhood education. She has over 20 years experience working with children in and out of the classroom. Mrs. Parada has 3 children of her own and has been married to her husband, Kem, for 14 years. She enjoys spending time with her family, making crafts, camping and reading.

Mrs. Stephanie Kurtz, Clearfield Pre-School Center, Assistant Teacher
Miss Stephanie joined Clearfield Pre-School Center as an assistant teacher when the preschool reopened in 2024. She brings over 12 years of experience working with children and in the early education field. What she enjoys most about working with young children is witnessing their growth and watching their unique personalities blossom. Outside the classroom, Stephanie enjoys gardening, rescuing animals, and cheering on her three daughters in the various sports they love.