Rev. Dan is the Pastor of Greenfield Congregational Covenant Church

Rev Dan graduated from Lyndon State College in Lyndon, Vermont in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He received his Master of Divinity degree in 1987 from Bangor Theological Seminary in Bangor, Maine, and his Doctor of Ministry degree from Northern Seminary in Lombard, IL, in 2007.

The early years of Rev. Dan's life were spent on a small Vermont dairy farm which had been in hi mother's family for several generations. His life during these early years centered on a large extended family and the small, rural community church. "I have very fond memories of Sunday school, vacation Bible school, ice cream socials, pot-luck suppers, and worship."

In 1973 Rev. Dan and his wife Kathy were married. Their son was born in 1974 and daughter in 1976. In 1979 he and his wife Kathy bought a dairy farm. Over the next five years he struggled to arrive at an understanding of being called to the ordained ministry. As a result of this struggle he realized that the ordained ministry was the only option for his life.

Rev. Dan graduated from BTS and was called to the Union Congregational Church of Greenfield, NH. There have been many experiences that have challenged and tested him over the past twenty years of ministry in Greenfield. The three most significant are the journey through the process of leaving the UCC and joining the Covenant, the completion of a Doctor of Ministry degree from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, Illinois, and the journey we have embarked upon to leave the old Meeting House where we have worshipped for the past 200+ years and to build a new church building will be a tremendous challenge. "However, I know that if the Lord is for us, no one can be against us."

Some of Rev. Dan's Favorites: Rev. Dan's favorite part of being a pastor is having the privilege of seeing Christ work in people's lives as they journey toward being more fully alive. He enjoys gardening, walking his Collies, and being a grandfather. His favorite sayings are "What you allow is what you teach” and "Hurt people hurt people." Rev. Dan enjoys listening to music by Sara Groves, Josh Grobin, Chris Rice and Alan Jackson. His favorite books are The Bible, "The Gift of Being Yourself" by David G. Benner, "Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change" by William Bridges, and any book on the topic of American history.

Susan Dussell joined the GCCC staff October of 2006 as the Minister of Christian Formation and Supervisor of Fully Alive Ministry. She also serves as an Es-officio member of the Leadership Team.

Susan has more than 30 years experience in teaching (public school music, private music, church and community choir directing, Sunday school and home school) and has an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from New England College.

She grew up Seattle, WA and has lived in more than 26 locations around North America, New Hampshire being her home for the past nine years. Susan and her husband Eric have three daughters and a grandchild.

Some of Susan's Favorites: Susan enjoys seeing things grow. This includes people, gardens, piles of yarn, socks, and sweaters. She also enjoys reading, and is usually reading about five books at any given time.

Del Mogavero is the Office Manager for GCCC

Del has worked at GCCC since 1998. Her position as Office Manager began as the Church Secretary and has greatly changed over the years. As the Office Manager Del maintains the church financial records, is the webmaster, prepares materials for the worship services, manages the office, is the editor of the church newsletter (The Congregational Caller), and provides graphic design material as needed.

"I don't really have a 'favorite' part of my job. My job and being a member of the congregation has been a great blessing on my life. Both have provided me with challenges and opportunities I never dreamt of." Before Del began working at GCCC she was a free-lance craft designer. Her craft designs were published by leading craft magazines and book publishers. Del and her husband Frank have been married since 1981. They have two sons. Frank Jr. was born in 1982, and Tim was born in 1984.

Del's Favorites: Spending time with her family, playing the piano, singing, playing guitar, and baking are Del's favorite pastimes. She also enjoys sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, reading, web design, and creating music video slideshows.

Her favorite quotes are: "If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear." Winnie the Pooh "If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint, ' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." Van Gogh Del enjoys listening to music by David Lanz, The Wildlife Refugees, Shania Twain, Classical Piano Music, and music her son Tim writes. Her favorite books are historical romances, especially those by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss.