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Staff

Pastor Tige Culbertson

    Position: Sr. Pastor
    Categories: Church, Pastors, Worship Gatherings

    In 1999 I had the joy of serving at St. Luke’s as a vicar. Twenty years later, in 2019, I accepted the call to return and serve this amazing family once again! In between, I have served in Idaho, Texas, and Michigan. In 2006, my wife Sara and I adopted our beautiful daughter Faith. In 2023, I transitioned into the Senior Pastor role and lead an incredible and passionate staff. I have a passion to lead people to experience the transformative power of Jesus to redeem, heal, and change lives. As I serve, I strive to be transparent, relational, and relevant. Additionally, I love cooking (and eating), watching movies with my family, and soaking in the Florida sun!

    REV. DR. TIGE CULBERTSON, Senior Pastor

    Pastor Tige Culbertson

    Sr. Pastor

    In 1999 I had the joy of serving at St....

      Pastor Sam Shick

        Position: Pastor
        Categories: Church, Pastors, Spiritual Formation

        I was born, raised, and baptized in Sheffield Lake, OH, a suburb of Cleveland. When I began the process of confirmation I decided to become a Pastor. I graduated from Lutheran High School West and attended Concordia University Ann Arbor. While attending school I met Alexandria and we got married in 2018. After receiving our Bachelor’s Degrees, we moved to St. Louis to attend Concordia Seminary where I finished my Master of Divinity and Alex received her M.A.  In 2022, we welcomed our son, Simon into the world.  Alex serves as Deaconess to Redeeming Life Outreach Ministry in Sanford.

        Rev. Sam Shick, Pastor, Director of Spiritual Formation

        Pastor Sam Shick

        Pastor

        I was born, raised, and baptized in Sheffield Lake, OH,...

          Rev. Scott Coerber

          Pastor Scott Coerber

            Position: Pastor
            Categories: Church, Community Connections, Pastors

            Following Jesus continues to be an incredible adventure! When I was 18, God changed my plans to His plans when He led me on a mission trip to Alaska and used that experience to bring me into full-time ministry. A member of my family has served Jesus in our church body since 1911, so it’s been a multi-generational adventure. I met the love of my life Teckla while at Concordia, Seward, and we are raising two amazing high schoolers. God has fulfilled my confirmation verse of Acts 1:9, about being witnesses of Jesus to the ends of the earth, and sent me around the country and world witnessing through words and actions. By overseeing Community Connections I look forward to helping you discover what adventure God has in store for you!

            Rev. Scott Coerber, Pastor, Director of Community Connections

            Pastor Scott Coerber

            Pastor

            Following Jesus continues to be an incredible adventure! When I...

              Pastor John Elliott

                Position: Pastor
                Categories: Church, Community Connections, Pastors

                Growing up, my father worked for IBM, the “I’ve Been Moved” company, so we moved every time he was promoted. I was born in Ohio, but I grew up in Minnesota, New York, Colorado, Florida, and three different cities in Ohio. I graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. My wife, Gayle, is a homemaker and a maker of art quilts. We have two grown sons, Kyle and Patrick. My main area of responsibility is caring for the residents and staff at the Lutheran Haven. Believe it or not, I served in the US Navy and met my wife at a Lutheran church just down the road from the Little Creek Naval Base in Virginia Beach, VA.

                REV. JOHN ELLIOTT, Pastor

                Pastor John Elliott

                Pastor

                Growing up, my father worked for IBM, the “I’ve Been...

                  Deaconess Emily McLean

                    Position: Deaconess
                    Categories: Church, Community Connections

                    My husband, Daniel, and I were both born and raised in Titusville, FL, and are high school sweethearts. We have three children together. I became a nurse in 2007, and worked in the NICU (newborn intensive care) at AdventHealth Orlando for 12 years. Loving mercy work and human care, I decided to become a deaconess where I could use my skills as a nurse to care for the spiritual health of people and spread the Gospel. I graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary – Fort Wayne in 2021 with an M.A. in deaconess studies. Deaconesses are trained to teach the faith, engage in acts of mercy, and give spiritual care/counseling. I love to do all of these! I work with the Lutheran Haven, Women’s, and Marriage Ministries.

                    Deaconess Emily McLean

                    Deaconess

                    My husband, Daniel, and I were both born and raised...

                      Annalisa Fitzsimons

                        Position: Director of Christian Education (DCE)
                        Categories: Church, Directors, Spiritual Formation, Youth Ministry

                        I work with our school middle school students and the Middle School Youth Group (6, 7, 8 Grades)  I love middle schoolers!  I came to St. Luke’s in high school and then went to Concordia University Nebraska to become a Director of Christian Education.  I met my husband Daniel here and we have two great kids.

                        Annalisa Fitzsimons

                        Director of Christian Education (DCE)

                        I work with our school middle school students and the Middle...

                          Rhonda B

                          Rhonda Betteridge

                            Position: Director of Family Life Ministry
                            Categories: Church, Directors, Spiritual Formation, Youth Ministry

                            My husband Rick and I visited St. Luke’s one Sunday in 1996 and found a welcoming, faithful congregation.  I started working at St. Luke’s in 2001 in the facilities department and then the Lord had other plans.  I began helping with youth group and then started my post-graduate studies at Concordia University Nebraska in Family Life Ministry. I enjoy organizing youth activities as well as our men’s and women’s ministries.

                            Rhonda Betteridge

                            Director of Family Life Ministry

                            My husband Rick and I visited St. Luke’s one Sunday...

                              Eric Coomer

                                Position: Director of Worship Gatherings
                                Categories: Church, Directors, Worship Gatherings

                                I grew up in West Michigan. My first exposure to participating in church music was as a high school trumpet player. This led to my interest in taking up the organ and piano.  I first came to Florida as the Music Director at The Orlando Lutheran Academy in 2008.  While at the Academy I would occasionally play organ at St. Luke’s.  After leaving the Academy I spent 5 years as the Director of Worship at St. Andrew in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  I returned to St. Luke’s in 2017 as the Assistant Director of Worship, later moving into the position of Director of Worship Gatherings.  I am extremely thankful to oversee an awesome staff of talented musicians and worship leaders.  It is a pleasure to serve in a church that embraces multiple worship styles while at the same time placing a continual emphasis on musical and spiritual excellence.  While not making music, I enjoy reading, films, and visiting with friends and family, especially my niece and nephews.

                                Eric Coomer

                                Director of Worship Gatherings

                                I grew up in West Michigan. My first exposure to...

                                  Nikki Peters

                                    Position: Associate Director of Worship Arts
                                    Categories: Church, Worship Gatherings

                                    I have been a part of our Worship Gatherings department since 2019. Before joining the worship team, I taught 7th grade English and literature in our middle school. In addition to working with our Fuel and Generations services, I am the director of our St. Luke’s Concert Series and ACTS of Hope ministry. I live in Winter Springs with my husband Jon and two kids, Jeff and Abbie.

                                    Nikki Peters

                                    Associate Director of Worship Arts

                                    I have been a part of our Worship Gatherings department...

                                      Paul Heintzen

                                        Position: Associate Director of Worship Media & Technology
                                        Categories: Church, Worship Gatherings

                                        Paul Heintzen

                                        Associate Director of Worship Media & Technology

                                          Emily McLoughlin

                                            Position: Worship Gatherings Associate
                                            Categories: Church, Worship Gatherings

                                            Emily McLoughlin

                                            Worship Gatherings Associate

                                              Rod Jackson

                                                Position: Superintendent
                                                Categories: Adminstration, School

                                                I am in my ninth year of service at St. Luke’s and love being a part of our vibrant school ministry. I previously served in Jacksonville for 13 years as Principal at Grace Lutheran School. I’m a graduate of the University of Florida where I received both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Early in my career I taught middle and high school social studies in Gainesville and St. Augustine; I also have experience as a
                                                computer software applications and networking trainer in the business world.

                                                I have been married for 32 years to my wife Karen. She teaches sixth grade math and science at our school and previously served for 20 years as a professor at Jacksonville University teaching biology, immunology, and other sciences. We have two children – Rachel, and Aaron, who is a freshman at Oviedo High School.

                                                I believe ours is a great school with an even greater future. The foundation of my leadership is strong, vibrant, and Christ-centered relationships with all members of the St. Luke’s family.

                                                Rod Jackson

                                                Superintendent

                                                I am in my ninth year of service at St....

                                                  Greg Register

                                                    Position: Principal
                                                    Categories: Adminstration, School

                                                    I am in my tenth year as Principal of Grades 1-8 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and School. With a strong educational foundation, I hold an AA from Seminole Community College, a BS from the University of Central Florida, and an MS from Nova Southeastern College. I have over 30 years of experience in Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) and was honored as the 1995 Teacher of the Year. Previously, I spent 20 years in the math classroom teaching Algebra I and 11 years as Head Football Coach at Oviedo High School. I also have 10 years of administration with SCPS. My wife, Betsy (AP Psychology teacher at Winter Springs High School) and I have three children: Cayleb, Jesse, and Zeke.

                                                    Greg Register

                                                    Principal

                                                    I am in my tenth year as Principal of Grades...

                                                      Ileana Barbari

                                                        Position: Principal
                                                        Categories: Adminstration, School

                                                        I started at St. Luke’s in 2001 when we had two half-day preschool classes.  I now serve as principal for the Preschool-Kindergarten classes.

                                                        Ileana Barbari

                                                        Principal

                                                        I started at St. Luke’s in 2001 when we had...

                                                          Steve Lehenbauer

                                                            Position: Chief Administrative Officer
                                                            Categories: Administration, Church, School

                                                            I grew up as a pastor’s kid in a small congregation in Northwest Ohio.  After two years of engineering, I transferred out to Concordia College in Seward NE to become a Lutheran school teacher.  I met Becky there and we served in Fort Wayne IN and Davenport IA before coming to St. Luke’s. We have three grown children and three grandchildren.  I began as the Director of Technology and now enjoy all my duties as CAO to help keep St. Luke’s running on all cylinders.  Whether it’s teaching Bible Study or cutting down trees with our LERT Disaster Relief ministry, the Lord has blessed us through our members, school families and staff.

                                                            Steve Lehenbauer

                                                            Chief Administrative Officer

                                                            I grew up as a pastor’s kid in a small...

                                                              Lisa Prusak

                                                              Lisa Prusak

                                                                Position: Chief Financial Officer
                                                                Categories: Administration, Church, School

                                                                Lisa Prusak

                                                                Chief Financial Officer

                                                                  Jill Mudge

                                                                    Position: Chief Human Resources Officer
                                                                    Categories: Administration, Church, School

                                                                    I was born and raised in Michigan, attending private Lutheran schools from K-12th grade.  After graduating with a master’s degree, my family relocated to Central Florida.  Being new to the area we began looking for a church home and found St. Luke’s in 1999.  I began working as a Membership Coordinator with the church in 2001.  Shortly thereafter I moved into my current role as Chief Human Resources Officer.  The Lord blessed my husband and I with the opportunity to raise our two children in this Christ-centered community.  Both children graduated from St. Luke’s equipped with a faith foundation to carry them into the future.

                                                                    Jill Mudge

                                                                    Chief Human Resources Officer

                                                                    I was born and raised in Michigan, attending private Lutheran...

                                                                      Gary Hickey

                                                                      Gary Hickey

                                                                        Position: Director of Maintenance
                                                                        Categories: Church, Directors, School

                                                                        I started working at St. Luke’s in 1997 as the Director of Maintenance.  My wife worked at St. Luke’s as well and our two boys attended school here.  We have loved the family environment of St. Luke’s and both of our sons now work in ministry — one as a Lutheran School teacher and the other as a Lutheran pastor.

                                                                        Gary Hickey

                                                                        Director of Maintenance

                                                                        I started working at St. Luke’s in 1997 as the...

                                                                          Doug Taylor

                                                                            Position: Development & Stewardship Director
                                                                            Categories: Church, Directors, School

                                                                            Born and raised in Oregon, I got tired of the rain and politics so I moved to sunny Florida in 2017. I have been with St. Luke’s since 2018. Prior to that I worked for several ministries, nonprofits and companies in my 38 yr career. I have worked in Sales, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, and Development roles during that time for organizations such as: Fuller Theological Seminary, Multnomah University, Medical Teams International, United Cerebral Palsy and more recently Marriage Team Ministries. I have a BFA in Graphic Design Communication and a Master of Arts in Business Communications.  MABC, CAP, AGPC

                                                                            I serve in a dual role at St. Luke’s. For the school, I focus on Development and Fundraising. I direct our annual Golf Tournament and our Adopt-a-Student Scholarship campaigns. For the Church, I encourage Stewardship concepts and opportunities surrounding a generous lifestyle, estate planning with our Transfer the Blessings ministry and planned/major gift initiatives.

                                                                            I am blessed by my wife Stacey of more than 32 years. We are both only children, and we have one son who is a Licenced Mental Health Counselor. We think it’s God’s sense of humor giving two only children just one child. We love being a ‘tourist’ in our own state and playing board games with friends. When I’m not working, I have a side business that helps folks sell collectibles online.

                                                                            Doug Taylor

                                                                            Development & Stewardship Director

                                                                            Born and raised in Oregon, I got tired of the...

                                                                              Henry Lopez

                                                                              Henry Lopez

                                                                                Position: Director of Technology
                                                                                Categories: Church, Directors, School

                                                                                Henry Lopez

                                                                                Director of Technology

                                                                                  Rev. Dr. Wally Arp

                                                                                  Pastor Wally Arp

                                                                                    Position: Retired
                                                                                    Categories: Church, Pastors

                                                                                    After graduating from the University of Iowa, I attended Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN. My wife, Lois, taught in the public schools as a high school mathematics teacher. We have four children and nine grandchildren. I came to St. Luke’s in 1998, after serving a congregation in Davenport Iowa for 10 years. After 37 years of ministry, I have officially retired.  We look forward to continuing to worship here and helping out as I am able.

                                                                                    REV. DR. WALLY ARP, Retired

                                                                                    Pastor Wally Arp

                                                                                    Retired

                                                                                    After graduating from the University of Iowa, I attended Concordia...

                                                                                      Rev. Brian Roberts

                                                                                      Pastor Brian Roberts

                                                                                        Position: Retired
                                                                                        Categories: Pastors

                                                                                        Born in El Paso, TX, I grew up next door to the ‘original’ Disney resort, Disneyland, in the city of Anaheim, CA. After attending Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, I was called to Good Shepherd Lutheran in the Garden State of New Jersey. My wife, Ruth, works as a preschool teacher at St. Luke’s. We have four wonderful children and two grandchildren.  Believe it or not? I met my ‘Jersey Girl’ wife while serving in Randolph, NJ.  I have now retired and thank the Lord for all the years that He allowed me to serve in ministry.

                                                                                        Pastor Brian Roberts

                                                                                        Retired

                                                                                        Born in El Paso, TX, I grew up next door...

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