Staff Directory

Since becoming the senior pastor in 1998, Pastor Scott’s primary role has been preaching, teaching, visioning, and overseeing the staff.  He grew up in Minnesota where he earned his Masters degree at Luther Seminary.  He completed his Doctorate at Boston University. Outside of Christ Lutheran, Pastor Scott has served as Chair for the Senior Pastors’ Conference of the ELCA, board member for Augsburg/ Fortress Publishing House and is currently mentoring churches across the country on multi-site ministries. Pastor Scott is married to Gretchen and they have two adult children, Hannah and Nathan.  He enjoys cooking with family and friends, travel (especially when it involves sailing) and golf.

Pastor Ryan is an associate pastor of Christ Lutheran. Ryan earned a bachelor's degree from the Ohio State University and a Master of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. If you’ve read this far, he wants you know that none of that matters. His passion is building the Church in a way that would accept and be accepted by Jesus. That means more than coming to church; it means being the love of Christ, who loves all. All means all. Join in the mission.

Pastor Adrienne is the Pastor for Family Ministries at Christ Lutheran. She received her bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University, her Master of Divinity degree from the University of Chicago Divinity School, and completed her Lutheran studies at United Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She strives to apply a holistic approach to life and ministry. She likes exercise, natural medicine, organic foods, and things that nourish the soul. In her role, she is excited to help families grow together and deepen their relationship with God.

Willie is the Lay Pastor of Christ Concord. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Benedict College. He recently retired after teaching Chorus at McClintock Middle School for 23 years. He is married to Jennifer and has two grown children, Zachary and Kayla. He enjoys singing and cooking. He desires to lead people into an experience of true worship in heart, soul, mind and strength through a lifestyle of worship that glorifies God.