St. Paul Lutheran Church

  

 

Pastor Kevin Strickland

Pastor Kevin comes to Maryville from South Carolina where he was a graduate of Newberry College with a Bachelor of Arts in religion and philosophy with a minor in history. (Newberry College is one of the 28 colleges and universities of the ELCA).  He obtained his Masters of Divinity degree from the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina.
 

Pastor Kevin, prior to being an ordained Lutheran Minister, served Incarnation Lutheran Church, Columbia, South Carolina as their Ministry Associate for Youth and Children, All Saints Lutheran Church, Tamarac, Florida as their Vicar/Intern, St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, Newberry, South Carolina as their Youth and Parish Life Director.

Pastor Kevin is married to Karisa and they have an Australian Shepherd, Katie. Pastor Kevin enjoys reading, traveling, playing the piano, and watching movies.
Pastor Kevin is excited about what God is doing in, with, and through the lives of the people here at St. Paul Lutheran Church and welcomes you to come, visit, worship, and be fed by the living Lord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Secretary- Linda Lunsford

I am a native Blount Countian, and when I say I love it here, I mean I LOVE it here. I am blessed to have a beautiful daughter, Jessica. I tell her that I think that it is important for Christians to lead by example. I want her to know that what she does makes a difference in this world even though it may not seem that way sometimes.  I believe that God holds us in his hands and I remind myself that my hands are Gods hands, too. I am thankful that St. Paul Church has become part of my life's journey. I believe in the power of one person. I hope that you do too!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choir Director - Marsha Wynn

I was born and raised in a small farming community in Colfax, Wisconsin, baptized at 2 weeks old, and confirmed at 13.  I have been a member of a Lutheran church all my life.   In 1990 I moved to Maryville and joined St. Paul.  In 1991, I took over the choir director position and joined the Worship & Music Committee of which I am currently the chair.  I have assisted in Vacation Bible School, Hand Chimes, Youth Choir, Worship Planning, Education Committee, and Sunday School Opening.  I have always had a passion for music, through guitar, singing, and other instruments.  I am married to Dan Wynn, have 2 boys, Cory (Angela), Chris, 4 grandchildren, Alyssa, Hannah, Nathan, and Jackson, 2 step-grandchildren, Meredith and Rachel, and 3 step-children Dustin, Seth, and Zachary. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer Ministries Coordinator - Marsha Bryant

Marsha Bryant has a background in psychology, education and engineering. Prior to moving to East Tennessee, she was Director of Coffee County Group Homes for Handicapped Children and Adults and worked at Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) in Tullahoma. After finishing her Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering at The University of Tennessee, she worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Marsha is married to Robert Bryant and they have six children and four grandchildren. Two of the children they raised, Hannah and Isaac, are also members of St. Paul. Marsha and Robert enjoy their farm, hiking and vacationing, together. Marsha also loves to read, watch movies and crochet.

Marsha is especially excited about serving St. Paul part-time as their Volunteer Ministries Coordinator. Her ministry at St. Paul is to help equip all people for ministry in the church and in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Custodian - Aundria Birdell Davis  

I have been custodian at Saint Paul since October 5, 2001.  I have two sons, ages 16 and 17.  I am from Townsend.  I love camping, boating and spending time with my 6 dogs, 2 pigs and 7 chickens.

 

Pastor Kevin Strickland

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secretary

Linda Lunsford

 

 

 

 

 

Choir Director

Marsha Wynn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer Ministries Coordinator

Marsha Bryant

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custodian

Aundria Birdell Davis