STAFF
The Rev. Dr. Judson F. Merrell, STS
Senior Pastor
office: 803-359-2470
email: JudsonMerrell@bellsouth.net
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The Rev. Dr. Judson F. Merrell, STS (Pastor Judson) became the Senior Pastor at St. Peter’s on January 1, 2023. He grew up at Union Lutheran (NALC) in Salisbury, NC. He is a “dyed in the wool” Lutheran, having grown up at the same church as multiple generations of his family. Pastor Judson attended UNC-Charlotte and graduated in 2003, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. He was accepted to Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and enrolled in the summer of 2003. After graduating in 2007 with a Master of Divinity degree, he was ordained on July 22, 2007. In 2016 he was accepted into the Doctor of Ministry program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He graduated in January 2020 and his thesis centered on how the Holy Spirit is present in grief and the liturgy. Prior to St. Peter’s, he has served two congregations in South Carolina.
Pastor Judson became a subscriber of The Rule of the pan-Lutheran ministerium Societas Trinitatis Sanctae (STS) in 2010. He is also a regular contributor for the website GÓ§ettingen Predigten im Internet (Sermons from GÓ§ettingen on the Internet) run by the University of Zurich (https://www.theologie.uzh.ch/predigten/en/).
Pastor Judson is married to Carrie, a mother/baby nurse at a local hospital. They are the parents of two daughters, Addison and Camryn, and one furry King Charles Cavalier named Westin.
Rev. Cassie Boehringer
Associate Pastor
office: 803-359-2470
email: pastorCassieB@gmail.com
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Pastor Cassie joined our staff in 2018. She is married to Derek and they have two children, Billy and Leeann.
Craig Davis
Matins Choir / Instrumental (Part-time)
office: 803-359-2470
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Craig graduated from Furman University. In addition to his duties at St. Peter's, he is the director of bands at Beechwoods Middle School in Lexington. Craig is married to Victoria and they have two beautiful little girls.
Kayla Ellingson
Angel Choir Director (Part-time)
office: 803-359-2470
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Kayla is a life-long member of St. Peter's. In addition to Angel Choir, she sings in the Chancel Choir and is in the Handbell Choir. Kayla is married and has two children who are also active in the life of the church.
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Barry Moore
Chancel Choir / Handbells (Part-time)
office: 803-359-2470
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Barry has served St. Peter's for many years. He and his family are very active in the music program. Barry is also an excellent chef who is shares his talents with the church family on several occasions throughout the year.
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Clay Morell
Youth & Young Adults (Full-time)
office: 803-359-2470
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Clay joined our staff October 1, 2024.
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Valerie Porth
Bookkeeper (Part-time)
office: 803-359-2470
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Valerie and her family have been active members of St. Peter's for many years. She is married to Brady Porth, III and together they have four teenagers and three dogs.
Molly Teem
SonShine Choir (Part-time)
office: 803-359-2470
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Molly has been a member of St. Peter's for many years and enjoys working with our children. She is also a member of our Chancel, Cantata, and Handbell Choirs.
Carol Wyndham
Administrative Coordinator (Full-time)
Organist/Accompanist (Part-time)
office: 803-359-2470
email: admin@stpeterslexsc.org
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Carol is a graduate of Columbia College and began playing in church at the age of 8. In addition to her duties as Administrative Coordinator, she plays for all worship services and for both adult choirs. Carol joined the staff in January 2017.