Staff

Brian derrer

Lead Pastor
bderrer@christthesavior.org
Pastor Brian has served as an ELCA Pastor since 1999 when he earned his Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH. Before he was called to serve Christ the Savior Lutheran Church in 2015, he was pastor at congregations in Bowers, PA and Richmond, IN. Along with his wife, Ashley (our Volunteer Coordinator), they reside in Fishers with their 3 children – Evelyn, Micah and Carolyn. Pastor Brian’s passion is to help God’s people deepen their relationship with God and one another – and especially loves helping people understand the richness of God’s Word and the power of God’s love that is revealed there. He loves that Christ the Savior is a congregation that truly welcomes all, and is a community that focuses on bringing together the “wisdom of the elder with the wonder of the child” across the generations. Pastor Brian’s favorite activities include riding his motorcycle, hiking, fishing and just about any other outdoor activity that he can share with family and friends.

Ashley Valentine - derrer

Deacon
avalentinederrer@christthesavior.org
Deacon Ashley earned her Master of Divinity degree at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH and was ordained as a deacon in the United Methodist Church in 2004.  She recently transferred her deacon ordination to the ELCA.  Before serving at Christ the Savior, Ashley worked at churches in Quakertown, PA and Richmond, IN.  She has also worked with an Adult Day Care in Richmond, IN and with United Seminary and Christian Theological Seminary with their formation programs.  As a deacon, Ashley is ordained to word and service and is called to connect the congregation with the needs of the community.  She is excited to journey with others to learn how to best reflect God’s character to the world.  Ashley and her husband, Brian, live in Fishers with their 3 children.  She loves running and walking, doing anything outside, and hanging out with her family.

MEET THE TEAM

JENNIFER EMMERSON 

Administrative Assistant 
317-842-5649 ext. 238
jemmerson@christthesavior.org

SERENA SCHUMM 

Administrative Assistant
317-842-5649 ext. 226
sschumm@christthesavior.org

scott deig

Church Administrator 
317-842-5649 ext. 239
sdeig@christthesavior.org

amber wender

Communications Director
317-842-5649 ext. 227
awender@christthesavior.org

DAVE STROOP 

Contemporary Worship Director 
317-842-5649 ext. 224
dstroop@christthesavior.org

JUDY GOERGES 

Controller 
317-842-5649 ext. 225
jgoerges@christthesavior.org

Robin patras

Family Ministry Director
317-842-5649 ext. 231
rpatras@christthesavior.org

Bob Rahke

Maintenance Technician 
317-842-5649 ext. 244
brahke@christthesavior.org

Angela Loser

Noah's Ark Assistant Director
317-288-0314
aloser@christthesavior.org

CHRISTI GRATER 

Douglas Carter

Rachel McClellan

Noah's Ark Director 
Organist
Traditional Worship Director 
317-2880314
noahsark@christthesavior.org
317-842-5649
Douglas_piano@outlook.com
317-842-5649 ext. 222
rmcclellan@christthesavior.org

JUDY SCHWARTZ 

5th - 6th Grade Youth Coordinator
317-842-5649 ext. 223
jschwartz@christthesavior.org

Lauren Bolles

9th - 12th Grade Youth Coordinator
317-842-5649 ext. 223
lbolles@christthesavior.org