Rev. Aaron Stinnett - Pastor

With gratitude to the Lord and His saints at Our Redeemer, Pastor Stinnett was installed as pastor of Our Redeemer on August 9, 2020.

Pastor Stinnett graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary (Fort Wayne, Indiana) in 2005, and has previously served God’s people at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, West Virginia; Redeemer Lutheran Church in Mandeville, Louisiana; and the dual parish of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Polson, Montana, and Zion Lutheran Church in St. Ignatius, Montana.

Rev. Stinnett was born and baptized into Christ (at St. Stephen Lutheran Church) in Fullerton, California, and was raised and confirmed in the faith (at Peace Lutheran Church) in Great Falls, Montana. His confirmation verse was Revelation 2:10b:  “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.”  Pastor and his wife Nancy have been blessed with three children: Noah, Hannah, and Lydia.

Seth Rosenberger - Organist

Seth Rosenberger joined Our Redeemer Lutheran Church as Organist in 2022, where he oversees a music program committed to specializing in the finest liturgical music of the Lutheran tradition.

Under his direction, with the guidance of the pastor, Seth helps glorify God and edify the congregation in the Divine Service by providing music for congregational worship at the 9:15 A.M. Divine Service each Sunday, rehearsing with volunteer cantors, and accompanying volunteer instrumentalists and vocalists for occasional special musical selections for the service.

He is honored to play the church’s Allen G220 organ, installed in 2021, as well as a Yamaha Grand Piano. 

Seth has extensive experience as a teacher, organist, choirmaster, and Director of Music. Mr. Rosenberger also serves as organist for The Anglican Church of the Resurrection in Brewster, MA.

Susan Kanakry - Office Manager

Susan Kanakry has been the manager of the church office since 2016. She helps the Pastor by scheduling appointments, keeping records and typing various communications.

Susan also helps coordinate Divine services by making the bulletins ready and scheduling all the people who assist at services. Susan also helps set up special events such as weddings, funerals and Baptisms to support congregation members.

Susan also must develop and maintain strong relationships with the Pastor, leadership and congregation members and maintain important church records such as the Constitution, By Laws, and historical records. Contact Susan at office@orelc.org.