Lauren Eanes
Senior Pastor
Pastor Lauren Eanes was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA (Go Steelers!) After graduating from Valparaiso University, Lauren served with Lutheran Volunteer Corps in Wilmington, DE, then headed off to seminary at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. She served Hope Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills, MI and Peace Lutheran Church in Charlottesville, VA before arriving at Muhlenberg in January 2019. In May 2019, Pastor Lauren married Nathan Eanes, and their blended family includes Keira, Brendan, Donovan, and Ana, as well as their four crazy cats. Email Pastor Lauren at eanes@muhlenberglutheran.org
Senior Pastor
Pastor Lauren Eanes was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA (Go Steelers!) After graduating from Valparaiso University, Lauren served with Lutheran Volunteer Corps in Wilmington, DE, then headed off to seminary at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. She served Hope Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills, MI and Peace Lutheran Church in Charlottesville, VA before arriving at Muhlenberg in January 2019. In May 2019, Pastor Lauren married Nathan Eanes, and their blended family includes Keira, Brendan, Donovan, and Ana, as well as their four crazy cats. Email Pastor Lauren at eanes@muhlenberglutheran.org
Alex Zuber
Associate Pastor
Pastor Alex Zuber is a proud 2013 graduate of James Madison University. He enrolled at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia in 2014, pioneering a Co-Op M.Div. program. He served the Stony Man Parish (Beth Eden & Grace Lutheran) in Luray for 4 years as Vicar then Pastor, later serving as Interim Pastor at Good Shepherd, Lexington. He was called to Muhlenberg in June 2019. Pastor Alex is married to Renna, and enjoys reading, movies, kayaking, chasing sunsets, and spoiling his dog (Arya) and cat (Toothless). He is a self-described “huge nerd” with a deep passion for Harry Potter, Star Wars, and every sport under the sun. Email Pastor Alex at zuber@muhlenberglutheran.org
Associate Pastor
Pastor Alex Zuber is a proud 2013 graduate of James Madison University. He enrolled at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia in 2014, pioneering a Co-Op M.Div. program. He served the Stony Man Parish (Beth Eden & Grace Lutheran) in Luray for 4 years as Vicar then Pastor, later serving as Interim Pastor at Good Shepherd, Lexington. He was called to Muhlenberg in June 2019. Pastor Alex is married to Renna, and enjoys reading, movies, kayaking, chasing sunsets, and spoiling his dog (Arya) and cat (Toothless). He is a self-described “huge nerd” with a deep passion for Harry Potter, Star Wars, and every sport under the sun. Email Pastor Alex at zuber@muhlenberglutheran.org
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 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
Administrative Assistant Crystl has served on our staff since 2009 and brings 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
Christian Formation Minister 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 faith of families with younger children. Diane is married to Chip and they have four children. In her spare time she enjoys being with her grandchildren. Email Diane at bayer@muhlenberglutheran.org |
Elizabeth Williams
Music Minister 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! Elizabeth 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 the American Guild of Organists and the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. Elizabeth is the proud parent of two daughters, Madeline & Katherine. She is married to Jeff Williams and they reside in Penn Laird Va.. Email Elizabeth at williams@muhlenberglutheran.org 
Kath Wissinger
Handbell Director Rachel Peters
Cherub Choir Director |
Clay Arthur
High School Youth Leader Clay serves as the youth leader for our high school youth program. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Teaching degree, Clay attended Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC where he developed a passion for youth and music ministry. Shortly after Seminary, Clay worked in law enforcement with the Richland County Sheriff's Department and part time as a youth director. He and Gloria formed a Christian acoustic duo called Exit 9 and set out traveling across the country providing music ministry for youth of all ages! Clay continues to be passionate about serving youth and playing music! Email Clay at clay@muhlenberglutheran.org 
Chip Bayer
Sexton Contact Chip at sexton@muhlenberglutheran.org 
Jim Doyle
Assistant Sexton |
Crystal Weaver
Nursery Coordinator |
Heaven Emrich
Assistant Nursery Coordinator Krisztina Szekely
Director of Second Home |