Rev. Shelley Nelson-Bridger (she/her) is a life-long Lutheran who grew up in Minnesota, Washington State and Kentucky. In her 18 years of pastoral ministry, she’s served congregations and campus ministries near Savannah, GA, around Ohio, and most recently Cleveland, OH. Preaching, pastoral care, stewardship of God’s earth and resources, and designing youth and young adult ministries — these are key interests. She resides in North Olmsted where she lives with her husband, Seth of 24 years, two teen sons, Noah and Zach and their dog, Scooter. When she’s not transporting teens or working, Pastor Shelley enjoys traveling, being outdoors, attempting to garden, art making, kayaking and reading.

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Rob has been a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church since around 2010 when he and his wife Kelly were looking for a great place to raise a family. Rob is a member of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, serves as an accompanist for middle school and high school Solo/Ensemble events, plays in an occasional pit orchestra, and has spent years singing and playing instruments at various churches, including Christ Lutheran and Good Shepherd in Brooklyn. Rob grew up in church music crawling around the nave at First Lutheran Church in Bemidji, MN while his mom was practicing. From an early age (not quite that early), his mom – still a church musician in Connecticut – gave him instrumental assignments and deadlines on piano and guitar and finger cymbals. His first organist job was in 11th grade at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Racine, WI. Now that Rob’s two kids, Angela and Ben, are out of high school, he has more time for roller blading, going to Cedar Point and hanging out with his wife, Kelly. Rob is also the Saturday Worship Music Leader at Messiah in Fairview Park. During the week he is a Software Engineering Manager at Tessitura Network, which makes ticketing, CRM, fundraising and payment software for arts and cultural organizations.

Bill is a life-long member of Christ Lutheran, as well as a life-long resident of Avon Lake. He has been employed as the custodian for over 25 years. His goal is to provide a clean and welcoming environment for vistors, members, Good Kids and the pre-school.

Liliia is the church’s Administrative Assistant. Liliia was born and grew up in Ukraine. She’s recent graduate from Ukrainian’s Music Academy where she received Master degree in violin. Music is her major and hobby. She enjoys reading, traveling and time with friends. Church plays important role in her life, so she is excited to work in church environment.