Worship Staff

Troy Peterson

Worship Ministries Pastor


Pastor Troy provides leadership to the Worship Ministries and serves as the primary worship leader. He came to CLA in 1998 after having served as Associate Pastor at Riverside Community Church in Oakmont, PA. Troy is a gifted vocalist and has recorded 2 solo albums and is also featured on CLA's live worship, "Friend of God". He also serves as the director for the Christian Life Choir. Music has shaped his life since early childhood, and he has been involved in music ministry since his teen years. Pastor Troy's goal in worship is to simply create an atmosphere where each individual can authentically connect with the Jesus and where the Holy Spirit can speak into the lives of each of us.

Currently in the Player: Michael Buble’ 
Currently Reading: "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" by John Maxwell 
Favorite Breakfast Food: Chocolate Chip Muffin...still!

Paul Taddeo

Assistant Music Director


In the most sacred year of our Lord 1979, Paul David Taddeo was born in Liverpool New York, a small village outside of Syracuse. He is the offspring of Frank and Alberta Taddeo and follows one older brother named Guy. Paul graduated from Messiah College in May of 2002 where he had the distinct privilege of studying Music and Business. After graduating college Paul married Kathryn Boice; they met in a high school musical ensemble. Before joining the staff at CLA in August of 2006, Paul served as interim worship leader at Covenant Church in Clay, New York. Paul's desire is to serve the Lord through music and to help expand the musicianship at CLA.

Currently in the Player: Ryan Adams
Currently Reading: The Bible (cover to cover) 
Favorite Guitar: Taylor!

Erich Shoemaker

Administrative Assistant


Erich was raised here in the Camp Hill area. He grew up on a steady diet of sacred and classical works, as his mother was a church organist and choir director. Throughout his childhood and youth, Erich was heavily involved in music, learning to play piano and violin and singing in a number of choirs. It wasn't until the end of high school that he found his true love, the guitar. Feeling led to pursue music as a career; Erich went to Berklee College of Music in Boston and graduated in May of 2002 with a Bachelor of Music in Professional Music. Upon returning home, Erich became involved with the music ministry here at CLA and in August of 2006 assumed the role of administrative assistant for the Worship Ministries Department. In addition, he sometimes travels with a local music ministry and continues to pursue his own solo career.

Currently in the Player: Rascal Flatts "Me and My Gang"
Currently Reading: "Riding the Storm: A guide to radical Spirit filled worship for Worship Leaders, Musicians, Pastors, and Creative Artists" by John de Jong
Favorite Guitar: Martin D-35

Meet Our Staff


Troy Peterson
Worship Ministries Pastor
tpeterson@christian-life.com

Paul Taddeo
Assistant Music Director
ptaddeo@christian-life.com
717.635.7257
Erich Shoemaker
Administrative Assistant
eshoemaker@christian-life.com
717.635.7225