OUR BELIEFS & LEADERSHIP
Schweitzer is a Christ-Centered, Community-Focused Church,
in the Methodist tradition.
OUR MISSION
transforming lives by making disciples of Jesus Christ.
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19-20 (NASB)
OUR BELIEFS
We live out OUR mission by being a church that is Christ-Centered & Community Focused.
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WE ARE CHrist Centered
We Worship Together • We Care for one another • We are engaged in formation
WE ARE COMMUNITY FOCUSED
We engage in Evangelism • We serve our Community • We pursue Healing
PASTORS & STAFF
Spencer Smith
LEAD pastor"I live to help people take their next step in trusting God. There’s nothing better than seeing someone living into the abundant life we have in Christ."
Jason leininger
executive pastor"God has given me an immense desire to see people walk in the hope of Christ. I experience great joy when someone takes a new step of faith, and when a community reflects the hospitality and peace of God's kingdom."
Sheila Pippin
Pastor of Congregational Care"I believe we are always at our best when we are serving others in the name of Jesus Christ. That's why I love to help people connect their God-given talents to the ministries of the church."
Donna Roberts
chief operating officer"It is my joy to serve on the administrative team, working with all of the ministries to serve the Lord together. I am passionate about stewardship—being a good steward of the things God has given us so we can grow God's kingdom and change lives."
Jenn Brown
Director of Communications"I believe we serve a creative God that can be seen in all we see, do, worship and experience. My hope is to take a piece of God's creativity and use it in the church setting to create, communicate and share God's story!
Jim mason
associate Pastor of pastoral care”I live to see and experience the power of God in people's lives. One of my greatest passions is to equip and empower others in ministry—that is, to care for others in simple and profound ways."
Cory Luczywo
Director of ConnectionsMy passion is to help people to form life-giving, discipling communities, equipping and empowering each other to pursue life together with God.
Barth FRAKER
director of traditional Worship“I believe music in the church should have one main purpose…to rise above the things of this world and to bring people closer to Jesus.”
DOUG KING
MODERN WORSHIP DIRECTOR"Music moves us in ways that most other things cannot. When you add in the gospel of Jesus, music becomes transformative."
Stiffany Taylor
director of kids' ministriesDirector of Kids Ministry, K-6th
"I have a passion for sharing Jesus with others. It is important to meet children at their level, partner with parents and grow with families while leading them into a growing relationship with Jesus."
Taylor Zen
Director of Kids Ministry, Birth-Pre-I have a passion for working with kids and families. I believe as someone working in kids ministry it is my responsibility to assist parents in the building of the faith of the next generation and the shaping of children into disciples.
LEVI ZEN
director of STUDENT ministriesI believe as a student minister, it is my responsibility to assist in the inter-generational
goal of shaping of students into the ministers that we are all called to be and I believe that it is the
goal of the Church as a whole to build the faith of the next generation.
taylor likes
Technical Director”I live to tell stories and create unforgettable experiences. At Schweitzer, the goal is to bring people into deeper worship through technology, environment, and audio/visual interaction."
Gary Lewis
Facilities DirectorI enjoy making our campus a place where people can encounter God in all kinds of spaces.
ALEC KNOPF
VIDEO PRODUCER"I have a passion for helping people engage spiritually through creativity and digital media"
SCHWEITZER BOARD
The Schweitzer Board of Directors provides leadership and accountability for the church's vision and future. Board members rotate off on a regular basis.Below is a list of our 2023 Board Members.
- Allen Robbins (President)
- Tressa Moyle
- Kevin Luebbering
- Kristen Strong
- Ruth Quigley
- Barbara Blowers
- Cindy Waites
- Brian Jared
- Kent Thomas
- Jim Rogers
- Rob Daugherty
- Catie Benbow