Leaders & Staff

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28

Mark Seaman, Pastor

Pastor Seaman became the fourth pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church on July 26, 2015.

After graduating from NC State University in Raleigh, he served for four years as a Raleigh Police Officer. He proceeded to earn his Masters of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary - St. Louis in 2004.

Pastor Seaman was an Army Field Artillery officer, then a senior ROTC instructor at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. He transfered to the Air Force Reserve where he now serves as a chaplain. In 2008 he deployed with the Army to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and in 2020 he was deployed to Kuwait with the Air Force.

He previously served as a pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Asheville, and prior to that, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Pastor Seaman has three young children - two daughters and a son.

Renee Hart

Choir Director

A native of Catawba County, Renee graduated from Western Piedmont Community College with an Associates Degree in Public Administration. She worked for over 33 years with the Catawba County Government.

She first became a member of the choir in 1984, and assumed the role of choir director in 2014.

Renee and her husband, Bob, have been married for 44 years. They raised 2 daughters, and have eight granddaughters. When she's not leading the choir, Renee enjoys Zumba, reading and needlework, playing handbells, and spending time with friends and family.

Judy Hall

Organist / Pianist

Judy, our primary organist and pianist, began taking piano lessons from her aunt while she was in elementary school. She then started taking organ lessons in high school. It was during that time that she began playing, part-time, at Our Savior Lutheran Church. In 1970, she became our full-time organist, enhancing our worship services with her artistic skills.

In her spare time, Judy enjoys water aerobics, gardening, and spending time at the lake.

Gretchen Oetting

Handbell Choir Director

Originally from Missouri, Gretchen has played cello since 4th grade. She loves music, and has been on both sides of the podium - having played in orchestras as well as having conducted a choir and small string orchestra. She credits a good portion of her musical education to her father, and also feels that her mother always supported her musical ventures.

Gretchen earned her Bachelor's degree in International Relations, with a concentration in Middle Eastern Studies, from Miami University in Ohio. She enjoys studying other cultures - especially the food and music - and has fun getting to know new friends.

Judy Prince

Secretary

A native of Hickory, Judy has been serving the needs of Our Savior Lutheran Church for 15 years. In her capacity she serves as the office contact, building scheduler, bookkeeper and handles all church publications.

In her free time, Judy enjoys completing word searches and crafting, especially with plastic canvas. She has two sons and two beautiful grand children.

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.