Our Ministers

We the People of Resurrection Lutheran Church. Common, ordinary folk -- young and old -- who trust in God. We are simple sinners, saved by our faith in Jesus Christ through the Grace of Almighty God.

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Our Pastors

Resurrection's Pastors are the Reverend James C. Kniseley and the Reverend Carol Haynes Kniseley. Pastors Jim and Carol began their ministry at Resurrection in December, 2000. Previously they served as Co-Pastors in La Canada, California.

Pastor Jim was ordained in 1975 and has served congregations in Kansas and California. A graduate of UCLA, he received his B.A. in History. His Doctor of Ministry degree was earned at The Southern California School of Theology. Pastor Jim is a third generation Lutheran Pastor. His grandfather, father, and brother served congregations in Pennsylvania and California.

Pastor Jim's interests include: boating, fishing, mystery novels, history and travel. He has led tours to the Holy Land, the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Oberammergau Passion Play.

Pastor Carol grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She has a master's degree in medical illustration and was the medical illustrator for the University of Tennessee School of Veterinary Medicine for eight years. In 1993, she pursued her call to ministry and enrolled in seminary. She graduated from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. She was ordained in 1997.

Pastor Carol has many interests, including: drawing, creative writing, working with young children, cows, UT Football, Bailey (dog) and Frasier (cat).

Our Music Minister

Amy Burcher serves as our Minister of Music. Amy has been playing and teaching piano for years, and previously served this congregation as Associate Minister of Music. She assumed her current post in 2006. See details about our Music Ministry on the Music page.

Our Parish Secretary

Terri Evers serves as our Parish Secretary. Terri is completing her studies at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, leading to a rostered position within the Virginia Synod as an Associate in Ministry (AIM). Photo to be posted soon!

The Church As A Whole

Now that's who some of us are as the people of this congregation...but as the Church we're all part of a much larger organization! The traditions of the Church which we follow are nicely explained on the website of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America