Growing up, Jenn adored Madeleine L'Engle, making ant farms out of baby food jars and sandbox sand, and stealing raspberries through the fence of her neighbor's backyard. Now, she grows her own raspberries in her own yard, with varying degrees of success, and could happily spend an afternoon following an ant down the sidewalk. When she's not doing that, she's hanging out with her two sons, Jonah and Levi, her husband, Dan, two cats, and a ridiculous dog, whom they named after Eliza Hamilton. She thinks that one way or another, everything points to God. In college, she thought she could make a living as a poet and writer, but her parents are grateful that she took the call to ministry instead. She has degrees in English Literature and Creative Writing, has earned an MDiv from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and is a certified spiritual director through the Pneuma Institute. She is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry in Creative Writing and Public Theology, and she still loves writing and Madeleine L'Engle. You're welcome to come up and pinch her to remind her that this call to be the pastor at Open Door is really real. 

Stephanie Bell, originally from Long Island, New York, has lived in Pennsylvania since 1991. She holds degrees in Education and Mission, Higher Education, and certifications in Spiritual Direction, Supervision of Spiritual Directors, and Permaculture Design. With nearly 30 years of experience in youth, campus, and cross-cultural ministries, Stephanie serves as the Director of Children and Youth Ministries at Open Door Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.

Stephanie is also a spiritual director with Philoxenia Life, which she co-owns with her husband, Kevin, offering retreats in Ikaria, Greece. They live in Pittsburgh with their youngest child, Asher, while their son, Ethan, studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Passionate about fostering spiritual growth and creative missional living, Stephanie is dedicated to nurturing both her local and global communities.

Shannon Hohowski - Financial Administrator

Shannon started working as the part-time financial administrator for the Open Door in June 2019. She graduated with a BSBA from Robert Morris University with a major in Finance and has worked in the accounting field for both profit and nonprofit organizations over the course of her career.

Lisa Bergquist, MBA - Temporary Part-Time Administrative Support Specialist

Lisa Bergquist joined the team as a temporary part-time administrative support specialist at the Open Door in October 2025. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, she has proudly served the community in the nonprofit sector for nearly ten years, both in professional and volunteer roles. She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology and completed her undergraduate studies at La Roche University, majoring in Graphics, Design and Communication. Lisa feels blessed by God to have the opportunity to work with the Open Door and intends to put her skills and creativity to use!