Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Clergy/Staff Page

Herman Yoos, Senior Pastor
EMail Herman at pherman@gslc.com
Bob Helton, Associate Pastor
EMail Bob at pbob@gslc.com
Andrew More, Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministry
EMail Andrew at andrew@gslc.com
Jackie Hardy, Secretary
EMail Jackie at jackieh@gslc.com
Lena Duncan, Office Assistant & Financial Secretary
EMail Lena at lena@gslc.com
Andrew Pittman, Director of Music
EMail Andrew at andrewP@gslc.com
Susan Sturkie, Organist
EMail Susan at susan@gslc.com
Kathy O'Quinn, Children's Choir Coordinator
EMail Kathy at kathy@gslc.com
Britt Cooper, Contemporary Service Leader
EMail Britt at brittcoo@hotmail.com
Melanie Lalumondier, Day School Director
EMail Melanie at GSDSDir@sc.rr.com
Joey Allison, Sexton
EMail Joey at joey@gslc.com
Don Titus, Webmaster
EMail Don at don@gslc.com
Pastor Herman Yoos
Family:  Pastor Herman and his wife, Cindy have three children. Cindy teaches in the Columbia Public School System.
Education:  Pastor Herman graduated from Myers Park High School, Charlotte, North Carolina in 1970. In 1974, he graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with a degree in Speech and Political Science. From there, he attended seminary, received his Masters of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and was ordained on June 10, 1979 by the North Carolina Synod. He completed his Doctor of Ministry in May, 1997 from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia.
Ministry:  From 1979-1982, he was called to be the Associate Pastor at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. From 1982-1996 he served as lead pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Charleston, South Carolina. From 1996 to the present, he has served as Senior Pastor at Good Shepherd.
Synod & Community Involvement:  Pastor Herman's community and volunteer activities include Hospice Chaplain, South Carolina Synod Council, Vision 2000 coordinator, counselor with Lutheran Social Services, Chair of the Commission on Inclusiveness, Christian Jewish Council President and the Congress of Religion.
Areas of Ministry:  At Good Shepherd, Pastor Herman oversees several areas of ministry including Finance, Stewardship, Property, Ushers & Hospitality and Venture & Planning.
Core Convictions:  I believe that God's saving grace through Jesus Christ is the good news that frees us to love and serve others in the midst of a hurting and broken world around us. I believe at the center of all our theology stands a gracious, loving and forgiving Lord who invites us to trust ourselves daily into God's care and to see the avenue of human relationships as God's ongoing area of involvement in our lives. In the midst of all the struggle and challenges of this life, I believe God enables us to experience a joy and peace that passes all understanding."
E-Mail Pastor Herman at pherman@gslc.com
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Pastor Bob Helton
Family:  Pastor Bob and his wife, Lynn have one daughter, Amanda. Lynn works at the SC Synod of the ELCA office in downtown Columbia.
Education:  Pastor Bob graduated from Mount Tabor High School, Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1970. In 1974, he graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, NC with a degree in Religious Studies. From there, he attended seminary, received his Masters of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and was ordained on June 10, 1979 by the North Carolina Synod.
Ministry:  From 1979-1982, he was called to be Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Kinston, North Carolina. From 1982-2002 he served under special call from the ELCA as an Army Chaplain. He joined the pastoral staff at Good Shepherd in August of 2002.
Areas of Ministry:  At Good Shepherd, Pastor Bob oversees several areas of ministry including Worship and Music, Outreach, Social Ministry, Fellowship and Special ministry.
Core Convictions:  I believe that God alone is the giver, and sustainer of life. We are here by the gracious prerogative of the living God. Forgiveness and restoration as members in the kingdom of God are the two most precious gifts we have. Learning to live as forgiven and restored members in community and inviting others to share in that life are our greatest missions. This also gives us our greatest joy. Our cross-oriented theology speaks to the frustrations, and daily struggle we face in this world and offers us hope. Our hope is centered in the God of all life. Each and every one of us has a call to live out and proclaim that which we have come to believe, namely that we enjoy abundant, eternal life in Jesus Christ.
E-Mail Pastor Bob at pbob@gslc.com
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Mr. Andrew More
Family:  Andrew, and his wife, Diana Livingston More, were married here at Good Shepherd on November 8, 2003. Andrew has one son, Zachary. Andrew's parents and his sister all live in Florida, which is where he is from originally.
Education:  Andrew graduated from Melbourne High School in Melbourne, Florida in 1983. He attended Florida State University from 1983-1988, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian Studies/ Political Science as well as a Masters degree in Social Work. Andrew worked as a social worker with at-risk youth and their families for twelve years. In 2000, Andrew enrolled at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, and in May, 2002, Andrew received his Masters of Arts in Religion degree.
Core Conviction:  I believe that as Christians, we are called to be faithful followers of the cross of Jesus Christ. I believe that a key part of this call is to the ongoing formation and nurturing of our Christian identity through Christian education. We are called to be always growing in our faith, every day, throughout our entire lives. I believe that we are all fellow members of the body of Christ, working together as a Christian community to worship, praise and serve God, and to reach out to the world around us. I believe in the central authority and inspiration of Holy Scripture as the absolute foundation of our faith, which guides everything we do. I believe that, although we live in a world that so often highly values superficial success, power, and fame, we are called instead to be faithful disciples and to boldly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our ministry and mission is to spreading the Good News of what God has done, what God is doing in the midst of our world today, and what God has promised to continue to do.
E-Mail Mr. Andrew at andrew@gslc.com
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Herman Yoos, Senior Pastor
	EMail Herman at pherman@gslc.com
Bob Helton, Associate Pastor
	EMail Bob at pbob@gslc.com
Andrew More, Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministry
	EMail Andrew at andrew@gslc.com

Jackie Hardy, Secretary
	EMail Jackie at jackieh@gslc.com
Lena Duncan, Office Assistant & Financial Secretary
	EMail Lena at lena@gslc.com
Andrew Pittman, Director of Music
	EMail Andrew at andrewP@gslc.com
Susan Sturkie, Organist
	EMail Susan at susan@gslc.com
Kathy O'Quinn, Children's Choir Coordinator
	EMail Kathy at kathy@gslc.com
Britt Cooper, Contemporary Service Leader
	EMail Britt at brittcoo@hotmail.com
Melanie Lalumondier, Day School Director
	EMail Melanie at GSDSDir@sc.rr.com
Joey Allison, Sexton
	EMail Joey at joey@gslc.com
Don Titus, Webmaster
	EMail Don at don@gslc.com


Pastor Herman Yoos
Family: Pastor Herman and his wife, Cindy have three children. Cindy teaches in the Columbia Public School System. Education: Pastor Herman graduated from Myers Park High School, Charlotte, North Carolina in 1970. In 1974, he graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with a degree in Speech and Political Science. From there, he attended seminary, received his Masters of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and was ordained on June 10, 1979 by the North Carolina Synod. He completed his Doctor of Ministry in May, 1997 from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. Ministry: From 1979-1982, he was called to be the Associate Pastor at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. From 1982-1996 he served as lead pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Charleston, South Carolina. From 1996 to the present, he has served as Senior Pastor at Good Shepherd. Synod & Community Involvement: Pastor Herman's community and volunteer activities include Hospice Chaplain, South Carolina Synod Council, Vision 2000 coordinator, counselor with Lutheran Social Services, Chair of the Commission on Inclusiveness, Christian Jewish Council President and the Congress of Religion. Areas of Ministry: At Good Shepherd, Pastor Herman oversees several areas of ministry including Finance, Stewardship, Property, Ushers & Hospitality and Venture & Planning. Core Convictions: I believe that God's saving grace through Jesus Christ is the good news that frees us to love and serve others in the midst of a hurting and broken world around us. I believe at the center of all our theology stands a gracious, loving and forgiving Lord who invites us to trust ourselves daily into God's care and to see the avenue of human relationships as God's ongoing area of involvement in our lives. In the midst of all the struggle and challenges of this life, I believe God enables us to experience a joy and peace that passes all understanding."
	E-Mail Pastor Herman at pherman@gslc.com


Pastor Bob Helton
Family: Pastor Bob and his wife, Lynn have one daughter, Amanda. Lynn works at the SC Synod of the ELCA office in downtown Columbia. Education: Pastor Bob graduated from Mount Tabor High School, Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1970. In 1974, he graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, NC with a degree in Religious Studies. From there, he attended seminary, received his Masters of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and was ordained on June 10, 1979 by the North Carolina Synod. Ministry: From 1979-1982, he was called to be Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Kinston, North Carolina. From 1982-2002 he served under special call from the ELCA as an Army Chaplain. He joined the pastoral staff at Good Shepherd in August of 2002. Areas of Ministry: At Good Shepherd, Pastor Bob oversees several areas of ministry including Worship and Music, Outreach, Social Ministry, Fellowship and Special ministry. Core Convictions: I believe that God alone is the giver, and sustainer of life. We are here by the gracious prerogative of the living God. Forgiveness and restoration as members in the kingdom of God are the two most precious gifts we have. Learning to live as forgiven and restored members in community and inviting others to share in that life are our greatest missions. This also gives us our greatest joy. Our cross-oriented theology speaks to the frustrations, and daily struggle we face in this world and offers us hope. Our hope is centered in the God of all life. Each and every one of us has a call to live out and proclaim that which we have come to believe, namely that we enjoy abundant, eternal life in Jesus Christ.
	E-Mail Pastor Bob at pbob@gslc.com


Mr. Andrew More
Family: Andrew, and his wife, Diana Livingston More, were married here at Good Shepherd on November 8, 2003. Andrew has one son, Zachary. Andrew's parents and his sister all live in Florida, which is where he is from originally. Education: Andrew graduated from Melbourne High School in Melbourne, Florida in 1983. He attended Florida State University from 1983-1988, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian Studies/ Political Science as well as a Masters degree in Social Work. Andrew worked as a social worker with at-risk youth and their families for twelve years. In 2000, Andrew enrolled at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, and in May, 2002, Andrew received his Masters of Arts in Religion degree. Core Conviction: I believe that as Christians, we are called to be faithful followers of the cross of Jesus Christ. I believe that a key part of this call is to the ongoing formation and nurturing of our Christian identity through Christian education. We are called to be always growing in our faith, every day, throughout our entire lives. I believe that we are all fellow members of the body of Christ, working together as a Christian community to worship, praise and serve God, and to reach out to the world around us. I believe in the central authority and inspiration of Holy Scripture as the absolute foundation of our faith, which guides everything we do. I believe that, although we live in a world that so often highly values superficial success, power, and fame, we are called instead to be faithful disciples and to boldly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our ministry and mission is to spreading the Good News of what God has done, what God is doing in the midst of our world today, and what God has promised to continue to do.
	E-Mail Mr. Andrew at andrew@gslc.com