What's Happening at Muhlenberg

Pastors & Staff

We often tell others that our congregation is "Christ centered, Pastor inspired and lay led." We are thankful for our talented team of staff and lay leaders.

Leaders

Pastor Bob Humphrey

Pastor

Pastor Bob came to Muhlenberg to serve as our Pastor in May 2010. Ordained in 1981, he has served all of his ministry as a parish pastor and pastoral counselor in the Shenandoah Valley of VA. He is married to Barbra and they have a daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren. Email Pastor Bob at humphrey@muhlenberglutheran.org.

Pastor Brett Davis

Associate Pastor

Pastor Brett was called to serve as our Associate Pastor in August 2012 for her first call in ordained ministry. She is a native of the Richmond area and a former teacher. Her passions include developing healthy lay leadership, pastoral care, and youth and young adult ministry. She is married to Evan, who is completing his seminary studies. Email Pastor Brett at davis@muhlenberglutheran.org.

Staff

Linda Depoy

Parish Administrator

Linda has been on our staff since 2002. She brings wonderful skill and experience and helps our congregation and staff stay organized and healthy. She can usually respond to most questions and schedules appointments for the pastors among many other responsibilities. Feel free to contact her at 540-434-3496 or depoy@muhlenberglutheran.org.

Crystl Whitmire

Office Assistant

Crystl has served on our staff since 2009 and bring a wealth of experience and bright spirit in her support of our ministries. Feel free to contact her at 540-434-3496 or whitmire@muhlenberglutheran.org.

Diane Bayer

Minister of Christian Formation

Diane has served on our staff since 2006. She provides leadership for all our faith formation ministries.
She has also served on the VA Synod Education Committee and currently serves on the Synod’s “Roots & Wings” Committee for nurturing the faith with families with younger children. Diane is married to Chip and they have four children. In her spare time she enjoys being with her seven grandchildren. Email Diane at bayer@muhlenberglutheran.org.

Elizabeth McBride

Minister of Music

Elizabeth oversees our worship and music ministries. She is a native of Covington Va., began studying piano at the age of nine and organ at twelve. Her first organist position began at fourteen and she has never looked back!
Ms McBride holds a Master of Music degree from James Madison University, where she studied piano with Steve Buchanan and organ with Richard McPherson.
Before joining Muhlenberg in 2008, she was organist at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Woodstock, Va. In addition to serving at Muhlenberg, Elizabeth is also principal accompanist for Masterworks Chorus of the Shenandoah Valley and teaches privately. She is a member of AGO. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters. Email Elizabeth at mcbride@muhlenberglutheran.org.

Mark Nichols

Music Accompanist

Mark joined our staff in 2011 and supports our worship and music at both the piano and organ. Email Mark at nichols@muhlenberglutheran.org.

Betty Karol Wilson

Director of Hand Bell Choirs

Betty Karol has served our congregation since 2011. She provides instruction and direction to our Hand Bell Choirs. Email Betty Karol at wilson@muhlenberglutheran.org.

Adam & Cathy Copeland

Interim Campus Ministry Coordinators

We are currently in a study process to determine long-term future staffing needs.
Meanwhile we are blessed with the talented Interim Staff team of Adam & Cathy Copeland and our Peer Campus Ministry Student Leaders. Email the Copelands at campusministry@muhlenberglutheran.org.

Chip Bayer

Sexton

Chip has served on our staff since 2009. He maintains our facilities and serves our ministries and missions in any number of ways! Email Chip at sexton@muhlenberglutheran.org.

Crystal Weaver

Nursery Care

Crystal has served as our child care provider during worship, faith formation and special events since 2010. She brings both experience and joy to her ministry. Email Crystal at nursery@muhlenberglutheran.org.

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