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Christ Lutheran Church is currently in a time of pastoral transition! Following the retirement of Rev. Woody Maxon in August of 2022, we began the process to call a new pastor by welcoming interim and returning pastor, Rev. Samuel R. Zeiser, PhD, until his contractual conclusion and return to retirement in January 2023.
Christ Lutheran Allentown is fortunate to have several pastors and deacons, both on staff and within the congregation, that will support the ministry until a new pastor is called to do God’s work within our church. Until then, the life of the church is vibrant! We encourage you to get involved and see where the Holy Spirit takes us!
For pastoral concerns/emergencies, please contact the church office at info@christ-atown.org or via phone at (610)433-4271.
Dr. michael krentz
organist & director of music
Deacon Michael E. Krentz is Director of Music/Organist at Christ Church, having begun his ministry with us in 2009. He has responsibility for worship planning, and greatly enjoys leading our singing from the organ or piano. Prior to Christ Church Michael served for 20 years in Emmaus, PA, and he also taught and led chapel music at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia for 10 years. Michael lives in Lower Saucon Township with his wife Linda, and coaches tennis at Saucon Valley High School.
andrew lutz-long
assoc. director of music & networking
Andrew Lutz-Long came to Christ Church in July 2022. He serves as Associate Director of Music and Networking directing our vocal ensembles, assisting in worship leadership, and connecting with community partners through facility coordination as well as our digital footprint. Before CLC, Drew served as Director of Music Ministries at Trinity Lutheran Church in Perkasie for 15 years. Outside of the life of Christ Church, Drew is College Organist and Adjunct Professor at Muhlenberg College, Artistic Director of the Valley Choral Society, and Director of Summer Harmony Men’s Chorus.
kathy miller
financial secretary
Kathy has been employed at Christ Lutheran Church since April of 2017. Prior to CLC, Kathy had spent many years working in the financial field.