Pastor Wayne Shelor
Grace to you and peace!
I am Pastor Wayne R. Shelor. I serve at St. Paul’s as an Intentional Interim Minister. This means it is my responsibility to guide the congregation’s time of transition to the beginning of the service of the next “settled pastor.” I welcome the opportunity to have you share with me your thoughts, prayers, concerns, and personal story. This helps me better understand the “fabric” of St. Paul’s.
My personal beginnings are in Virginia. I was born in Christiansburg in southwest Virginia (beyond Roanoke), college educated at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in downtown Richmond. I then studied at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC and was ordained in 1986.
It was during my early seminary days that I met my now wife Vikki. Our immediate family consists of three adult children Becca (in DC area), Jacob (doing a mission year in Swaziland), his twin Joshua (in Boston); as well as Vikki’s parents (in Alexandria, VA).
I served in three congregations in the Virginia Synod, then as the Executive Director of Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp & Retreat Center (an outdoor ministry site of the ELCA). I then began my work as an Intentional Interim with an initial stop in Annandale, VA, then in Red Hill, Gilbertsville, and now Exton all in Pennsylvania.
Vikki and I enjoy reading any manner of book, travel, creative experiences, time outside in nature, anything our children are doing, movies and live theater.
I look forward to our journey together. If you wish to contact me you can reach me via interimpastorstpauls@gmail.com or by contacting the Church Office at 610-363-6264.
For updates, please visit Interim Pastor Updates.
I am Pastor Wayne R. Shelor. I serve at St. Paul’s as an Intentional Interim Minister. This means it is my responsibility to guide the congregation’s time of transition to the beginning of the service of the next “settled pastor.” I welcome the opportunity to have you share with me your thoughts, prayers, concerns, and personal story. This helps me better understand the “fabric” of St. Paul’s.
My personal beginnings are in Virginia. I was born in Christiansburg in southwest Virginia (beyond Roanoke), college educated at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in downtown Richmond. I then studied at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC and was ordained in 1986.
It was during my early seminary days that I met my now wife Vikki. Our immediate family consists of three adult children Becca (in DC area), Jacob (doing a mission year in Swaziland), his twin Joshua (in Boston); as well as Vikki’s parents (in Alexandria, VA).
I served in three congregations in the Virginia Synod, then as the Executive Director of Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp & Retreat Center (an outdoor ministry site of the ELCA). I then began my work as an Intentional Interim with an initial stop in Annandale, VA, then in Red Hill, Gilbertsville, and now Exton all in Pennsylvania.
Vikki and I enjoy reading any manner of book, travel, creative experiences, time outside in nature, anything our children are doing, movies and live theater.
I look forward to our journey together. If you wish to contact me you can reach me via interimpastorstpauls@gmail.com or by contacting the Church Office at 610-363-6264.
For updates, please visit Interim Pastor Updates.
Cari Kramer, Director of Administration and Preschool
Cari Kramer has been a member of at St. Paul’s since 1991. She became involved first as a volunteer at VBS, then on the Mutual Ministry committee, then Council for 8 years. She came onto the staff as assistant administrator in 1991. In 1993, St. Paul’s began a preschool here (following in the steps of the previous preschool in the old church). Cari, with the help of many others, got this ministry started (more than twenty five years ago). She is now the Administrative Director of St. Paul’s and also the Director of St. Paul’s Preschool.
Lyndsey Holmes, Director of Music
I grew up as a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where I was baptized and confirmed. I spent summers attending vacation bible school here and later was active with St. Paul’s adult theater group, St. Paul’s Players. During my time away at Roanoke College, I strived to maintain a connection with St. Paul’s by offering special music over the summers and at Christmas. I loved giving back to my church through music during that time and I feel blessed to be serving my home congregation now as Director of Music.
After graduation, I returned to Lionville and worked as Director of Music Ministries at the United Methodist of the Resurrection (now part of Exton UMC). Following that, I spent nine years in Chicago where I worked as an arranger and background vocalist for gospel musicians, a conductor for the Chicago Children’s Choir, general music teacher at The Frances Xavier Warde School and music coordinator and cantor for children’s sacraments at Old St. Patrick’s Church. Throughout all of that, church music was a common thread and I’m so happy to be back to my home in church music.
As Director of Music at St. Paul’s, I conduct the various children, youth and adult music ensembles, lead the worship team for the contemporary service and coordinate special music opportunities. My goal is for the music ministries at St. Paul’s to support the church’s mission and contribute to the vibrant spiritual life of the congregation.
I want to encourage all members to share their musical talents as a way to celebrate Christ’s gracious gifts. My office door is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3pm as well as the first and third Tuesdays from 9am-noon. I can also be reached via email at lyndseystpauls@gmail.com.
After graduation, I returned to Lionville and worked as Director of Music Ministries at the United Methodist of the Resurrection (now part of Exton UMC). Following that, I spent nine years in Chicago where I worked as an arranger and background vocalist for gospel musicians, a conductor for the Chicago Children’s Choir, general music teacher at The Frances Xavier Warde School and music coordinator and cantor for children’s sacraments at Old St. Patrick’s Church. Throughout all of that, church music was a common thread and I’m so happy to be back to my home in church music.
As Director of Music at St. Paul’s, I conduct the various children, youth and adult music ensembles, lead the worship team for the contemporary service and coordinate special music opportunities. My goal is for the music ministries at St. Paul’s to support the church’s mission and contribute to the vibrant spiritual life of the congregation.
I want to encourage all members to share their musical talents as a way to celebrate Christ’s gracious gifts. My office door is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3pm as well as the first and third Tuesdays from 9am-noon. I can also be reached via email at lyndseystpauls@gmail.com.
Sheila Lanzalotto, Joint Director of Youth Ministry
I am the Joint Director of Youth Ministry at St Paul's and St Matthew's Lutheran churches. I have lived in the Downingtown area with my husband and our four children, since 2006. Prior to that time I lived in Worcester, about 45 minutes away. I spent most of my working life in the finance field, but have been volunteering my time with youth since graduating from the University of Delaware. In the last several years I have felt God calling me to make a greater commitment to Youth, and the rest is history. I love reading, walking, biking and watching all kinds of sports (my competitive playing days are behind me). I also enjoy museums, theater and music.
I can be reached by phone 610-363-6264 x205, by e-mail at jointdirectorofyouthministry@gmail.com.
Follow our joint youth programs on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
I can be reached by phone 610-363-6264 x205, by e-mail at jointdirectorofyouthministry@gmail.com.
Follow our joint youth programs on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Karen Slyman, Administrative Assistant
Karen has worked at St. Paul's for over 13 years. She lives a mile down the road from St. Paul's and actually used to live directly across the street from the church before that.
She and her husband, Tom, have two daughters who are members of St. Paul's: Katie who lives in North Carolina, and Kelly who is attending Kutztown University. Karen is a member of Jubilant Bells, St. Paul's bell choir, and is also involved one of St. Paul's fellowship groups, Women's Inc. She can be reached by calling 610-363-6264, or just walking into the front office.
She and her husband, Tom, have two daughters who are members of St. Paul's: Katie who lives in North Carolina, and Kelly who is attending Kutztown University. Karen is a member of Jubilant Bells, St. Paul's bell choir, and is also involved one of St. Paul's fellowship groups, Women's Inc. She can be reached by calling 610-363-6264, or just walking into the front office.
Brian Lloyd, Organist & Accompanist
Brian is the organist for the traditional service, accompanist for the late service, and provides special music for many services throughout the year.