St. Luke's Staff

Pastor Rev. Jennifer Mills-Knutsen The Reverend Jennifer Mills-Knutsen came to St. Luke's in November 2005. As a pastor, Rev. Jennifer is passionate about making the stories of the Bible come alive in modern times, helping people understand how Jesus' life and ministry is Good News for their daily lives. In her preaching, teaching, pastoral care and church leadership, she strives to bring the biblical story to life. Before coming to St. Luke's, Pastor Jennifer served as Assistant Minister at the Old South Church in Boston from March 2001 to October 2005, where she had a unique position helping the church become a mission presence and voice for social justice in the city of Boston. During her time in Boston, she served as the co-chair of the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization, working with over 65 congregations and organizations to build partnerships and a public voice for justice in the city. She received her Master of Divinity from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California, where she worked at the Center for Women and Religion. She also worked at the Berkeley Ecumenical Chaplaincy to the Homeless and was an active leader at Mira Vista United Church of Christ, where she was ordained in 2001. While completing her undergraduate degree at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, she was active in student organizations addressing violence against women, homelessness and poverty. Originally a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Jennifer has been married to her husband Josh since 1997, and they have a son, Benjamin Karl, born in 2007.   Rev. Mills-Knutsen in the News: Downtown Jeffersonville walk recalls Christ's agony -- April 15, 2006, The Courier-Journal Faith Healer: St. Luke's new leader   -- April 1, 2006, The Evening News The News Tribune - 4/1 Rev. Mills-Knutsen -- Photo for April 1, 2006 Evening News Story Organist and Choir Director Martin Fendley Martin Fendley began his tenure as Organist and Choir Director in July 2006. In addition to playing the organ for Sunday services, he conducts the choir, handbell ensemble and works with guest musicians. Martin brings to St. Luke's a wide range of liturgical and musical knowledge, beginning with his days as a young musician serving at his home parish of DeHaven Memorial Baptist Church in LaGrange, Kentucky. These early duties he performed--acting as singer/organist/trumpet player/director, being grounded in a musically hands-on atmosphere, the pursuit of liturgical excellence and the edification of both church and community through the glorious realm of sacred music--have been his offering to God and his life's work. His time at Highland United Methodist church and the Episcopal Church of the Advent, along with several other Catholic and Presbyterian parishes in the Louisville area, exposed this versatile musician to the greater parameters of planning exciting, thought-provoking and musically literate worship. He edits, arranges and transcribes much music, bringing to the fore unknown liturgical works from the Baroque period. Martin feels blessed to have been led to, and chosen by, this welcoming church! Office Secretary Carolyn Cardwell Carolyn Cardwell has been a member of St. Luke's for 10 years, and now brings her experience and expertise to St. Luke's staff. Most of Carolyn's employment has been with the U.S. Census Bureau, where she did everything from statistical clerk to data-entry to quality control and phone clerk. Her other jobs have included police dispatcher, photographer, accounts payable, receptionist and telephone operator, along with working as a secretary for Faith Lutheran Church for two years. Her husband is Roger and they have six children and eight grandchildren--five boys and three girls. They also have a dog, three cats and a chameleon! Custodians Carole Watson & Martha Frame