MEET THE ST. JOHN’S TEAM

Welcome to St. John’s Lutheran Church in the heart of Druid Hills and Atlanta! Our team is honored to serve this historic congregation and to create a space for all people to know and be reminded of God’s love for them, empowering them to live out their faith in authentic and meaningful ways!

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THE REV. JENNIFER ROBERTS

PASTOR

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ROLANDO SALAZAR

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

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THEODORE WILLIAMS

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ASSISTANT

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TERRILEE PITTMAN

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR

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CLYDE PAYTON

CHURCH SEXTON

2026 - 2027 CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS & MINISTRY CHAIRS

God's mission is carried out through a priesthood of all believers. As Lutherans, we believe that church leadership is shared between pastor, our staff, and lay leaders. St. John’s operates under a Constitution and Bylaws that are consistent with national ELCA and Southeastern Synod policies.

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Ian McFarland

Council President

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Robyn Painter

Council Vice President

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Alcuin Johnson

Council Secretary

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Karen Flowers

Council Treasurer

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Kathy Williams

Worship & Music

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Jonathon Huber

Learning.

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Françoise Wackenhut

Member-At-Large

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Bernie Wackenhut

Outreach

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Patti Axel

Evangelism

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Russell Folks

Property

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Paul Arne

Finance Chair

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Adam Renner

Communications

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Gwyn Herbein

Personnel

Barbara Arne, Congregational Care ministry chair at St. John’s.

Barbara Arne

Congregational Care

Interested in contacting a member of the church council? Reach out to our church office and we’ll put you in touch!

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