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. Pastor Lauren is married to Nathan, 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. Pastor Lauren is married to Nathan, 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 Marvel, 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 Marvel, 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
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
Linlin Uta
Interim Music Minister
Linlin has served as our Music Ministry Accompanist for four years, and has brought her incredible musical skill and sunny demeanor to us throughout that time. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance, Pedagogy and Literature at James Madison University, and serves as adjunct faculty at James Madison University as well as the chair of music theory for Harrisonburg Music Teachers Association. Linlin be reached at uta@muhlenberglutheran.org
Interim Music Minister
Linlin has served as our Music Ministry Accompanist for four years, and has brought her incredible musical skill and sunny demeanor to us throughout that time. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance, Pedagogy and Literature at James Madison University, and serves as adjunct faculty at James Madison University as well as the chair of music theory for Harrisonburg Music Teachers Association. Linlin be reached at uta@muhlenberglutheran.org
Ashley Saunders
Children's Minister
Ashley Saunders brings 20 years experience in early childhood education to the role of Children’s Minister. She grew up in a non-denominational church in the midwest and moved to VA after marrying her husband in 2003. She has three children and three cats. Her family has been attending Muhlenberg Lutheran for the last four years. When she’s not working, Ashley enjoys trying new foods and watching The Great British Baking Show. Email Ashley at saunders@muhlenberglutheran.org
Children's Minister
Ashley Saunders brings 20 years experience in early childhood education to the role of Children’s Minister. She grew up in a non-denominational church in the midwest and moved to VA after marrying her husband in 2003. She has three children and three cats. Her family has been attending Muhlenberg Lutheran for the last four years. When she’s not working, Ashley enjoys trying new foods and watching The Great British Baking Show. Email Ashley at saunders@muhlenberglutheran.org
Christian Perritt
Communication Minister
Christian came to Muhlenberg in 2020 and brings a great deal of communications and brand management experience. Christian can be reached at 540-434-3496 or perritt@muhlenberglutheran.org
Communication Minister
Christian came to Muhlenberg in 2020 and brings a great deal of communications and brand management experience. Christian can be reached at 540-434-3496 or perritt@muhlenberglutheran.org
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Elizabeth "Liz" Engleking
Administrative Assistant Liz is our Administrative Assistant, and has been doing similar work for over 20 years. She is from Maryland, in the DC Metro area, and spent a lot of time at the Delaware beaches. She graduated from Bridgewater College, and has been in the Valley ever since. Her last position was at a group tour operator, planning trips around the world. Email Liz at engleking@muhlenberglutheran.org |
Jane Eanes
Finance Manager
Jane has lived in Harrisonburg since 2011 and couldn't imagine a better place to live. She is a church member at Park View Mennonite Church, where she served as Finance Manager since January of 2012. Jane is married to Russ and they have 4 sons, 2 daughters, and 7 lovely grandchildren (5 in Harrisonburg!). When not at work at Muhlenberg, Jane loves to garden, quilt, and take long walks. Additionally, Jane is also a professional birth doula. Email Jane at finance@muhlenberglutheran.org
Finance Manager
Jane has lived in Harrisonburg since 2011 and couldn't imagine a better place to live. She is a church member at Park View Mennonite Church, where she served as Finance Manager since January of 2012. Jane is married to Russ and they have 4 sons, 2 daughters, and 7 lovely grandchildren (5 in Harrisonburg!). When not at work at Muhlenberg, Jane loves to garden, quilt, and take long walks. Additionally, Jane is also a professional birth doula. Email Jane at finance@muhlenberglutheran.org
Brittany Rose
Nursery Coordinator
Brittany is originally from Sallis, Mississippi and currently lives in Harrisonburg, VA. She will be graduating in December 2023 from Bridgewater College with a double major in Non-Licensure Elementary Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Family Life Education.
Nursery Coordinator
Brittany is originally from Sallis, Mississippi and currently lives in Harrisonburg, VA. She will be graduating in December 2023 from Bridgewater College with a double major in Non-Licensure Elementary Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Family Life Education.
Jeff Williams
Sexton
Jeff is a retired Marine. Since his Marine Corps retirement, he has accepted challenges in a variety of fields to include High School Teacher, Retirement Advisor, Insurance Sales, and Logistics Management. Jeff relocated to the Shenandoah Valley in 2013. Here he has found several joys as an active Real Estate Agent, Sexton for Muhlenberg, and traveling with his wife Elizabeth. Email Jeff at sexton@muhlenberglutheran.org
Sexton
Jeff is a retired Marine. Since his Marine Corps retirement, he has accepted challenges in a variety of fields to include High School Teacher, Retirement Advisor, Insurance Sales, and Logistics Management. Jeff relocated to the Shenandoah Valley in 2013. Here he has found several joys as an active Real Estate Agent, Sexton for Muhlenberg, and traveling with his wife Elizabeth. Email Jeff at sexton@muhlenberglutheran.org
Jim Doyle
Evening Sexton
Evening Sexton
Aracely "Grace" Campbell
Evening Sexton
Evening Sexton
Kath Wissinger
Handbell Director
Handbell Director
