Pastor Bob Stahler was born in Somers Point, NJ, and grew-up in Ocean City, NJ - just 15 miles from Great Commission Baptist Church. He was saved at the age of 8 years old while attending Ocean City Baptist Church then pastored by Dr. David Wright. Pastor Bob is a graduate of Atlantic Christian Scho0l (1982), Asbury University (1986) and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1988). He also completed two internships (Rio Grande Bible Church, NJ, & Atlantic City Rescue Mission) prior to pastoring the church. He married Marcy Dawson (of Wisconsin) in 1987. They met at Asbury College. Pastor Bob and Marcy have served at Great Commission Baptist Church for 34 years, beginning in 1989. Pastor Bob and Marcy enjoying ministering together, gardening and family. Marcy is currently employed at the Woodbine School (NJ) as a special education teacher. She is a recent graduate of Grand Canyon University (AZ). They made quite a team!
Pastor Bob and Marcy have eight adult children:
- Bethany and Larry live and teach ASL in Ohio.
- Kim is a doctoral student at Case Western University.
- Bob and Liz live in Virginia after graduation from Liberty Univ.
- Abigail and Katie live & work in Wilmington, North Carolina.
- Nate lives & works in New Jersey.
- Tom is in college in Virginia
- Kristal is employed in Cape May County having completed her college degree.
Pastor Bob and Marcy have one grandchild, Bella, age 10 months living in Virginia.