AT SAXE GOTHA,
We believe no one should walk alone. Here, you'll find a place of belonging, connection, and purpose, where you can stay grounded in your faith while navigating life’s challenges with confidence. Let’s grow together in a community that nurtures, listens, and empowers you every step of the way. We have a great team ready to serve you!
Ministry Leadership
Rev. Joel Brantner
Rev. Helen
Harrison Ham
Senior Pastor
Pastor Joel serves as the Lead Pastor of Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church. He leads our church with a heart for connecting faith and community so individuals and families can grow and thrive in Christ.
Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries
Helen Harrison “HH” Ham serves as Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries at Saxe Gotha. She leads adult classes and small groups while providing pastoral care, encouragement, and connection for individuals and families in every season.
Administrative Staff
Annie Cherry
Tammy Haigler
Kay Griffin
Business Administrator
acherry@saxegotha.org
Accounting Clerk
Facilities Manager
Administrative Assistant
thaigler@saxegotha.org
kgriffin@saxegotha.org
Daniel Stevanus
Jared Hill
Karen Crump
Director of Strategy and Discipleship
Director of Communications
Administrative AssistantCovenant Partner Coordinator
dstevanus@saxegotha.org
jhill@saxegotha.org
kcrump@saxegotha.org
Worship Arts & Audio Visual
Jason Flores
Miki Keisler
Mason Cox
Director of Music and Worship Arts
Associate Director of Music -
Traditional Worship
AVL Director
jflores@saxegotha.org
mkeisler@saxegotha.org
mcox@saxegotha.org
Cindy Threatt
Ben Wescott
Music & Worship Arts Assistant
Audio Tech
cthreatt@saxegotha.org
Next Gen Ministries
Sara McCarter
Gaby Hackett
Mary Knobeloch
Interim Director of Children's Ministry
Director of Youth Ministry
Administrative Assistant for
Next Gen Ministries
smccarter@saxegotha.org
ghackett@saxegotha.org
mknobeloch@saxegotha.org
Child Development Center
Hope Andrews
Kalie Wehunt
Director of CDC
handrews@saxegotha.org
Afterschool Coordinator
kwehunt@saxegotha.org
Support Staff
Renee Starnes
Liz Miller
Cathy McGill
Congregational Care Coordinator
rstarnes@saxegotha.org
CDC Office Manager
lmiller@saxegotha.org
Church Pianist