Meet our Leadership Team

LCGS welcomed the Rev. Kenneth Albright to our congregation on February 1, 2020. Pastor Ken received his BA in Christian Education at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 1990 and a Master of Divinity at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC in 1994. Ordained in 1994, he has served as a parish pastor for 25 years, most recently at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Palmetto Bay, FL. Pastor Ken and his wife, Charlotte, have two adult daughters. He calls himself a “south paw” who enjoys hiking, biking, birding, tennis, photography, gardening, archery and finding new trails to explore. Pastor Ken can be reached through the church office at lcgs@comporium.net or (828) 883-3680.

The Rev. Kenneth Albright - Pastor

Whitney Ferrara - Office Manager

A native of Dallas, TX, Whitney and her husband moved to Brevard over 5 years ago. She came to LCGS with a background as a business analyst and customer service representative in the manufacturing sector. Whitney’s quick sense of humor and unique light-hearted approach to any challenge has a positive impact on everyone with whom she interfaces and every situation, no matter how complex. Whitney can be reached during LCGS office hours at lcgs@comporium.net or (828) 883-3680.

Dr. David Gresham - Minister of Music

David has been the LCGS Minister of Music since 2012. He is also an Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Brevard College, where he conducts the choirs and teaches other music-related courses. David serves as Director and Conductor of the Transylvania Choral Society and is the current President of the NC Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. He and his wife have a son and are thrilled to be part of the LCGS church family. David can be reached through the church office at lcgs@comporium.net or (828) 883-3680.

James Taulbee, Organist

James joined LCGS as our organist in September 2024. Born and raised in Long Beach, California, his love of music started when he began piano lessons at age 9. James began his organ studies at 16 and graduated from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ wiith a double major in Organ Performance and church music. He later received a Master of Music in Organ Performance from USC. After retiring several years ago from his “day job” at UCLA Medical Center, James relocated to WNC. He lives in Woodfin with his 2 Dachshunds and enjoys driving his 1966 Volkswagen Beetle around town.

LCGS welcomed Abby Glass to our staff in February 2022 in a joint position shared with St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Brevard. While working on her degrees in Religion and Environmental Science at Wittenberg University in Ohio, Abby worked in the campus chapel and volunteered with Lutheran and Episcopal youth groups. A native of Chatanooga, TN, she spent three months after graduation volunteering in Vicksburg, MS. Although Abby was raised in the Methodist tradition, her family has a long history of time spent in Montreat, where she also worked for the Presbyterian conference center for two summers. In her free time, Abby enjoys reading, playing board games, hiking and biking.

Abby Glass - Children, Youth & Family Minister

Lay Staff

Barb Jackson & Dean Jagels, Financial Secretaries

Donna Aiken-Colflesh, Communications Coordinator

2025 Congregation Council

The Congregation Council is responsible for the general oversight of LCGS life and activities, including the worship life, to the end that everything be done in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the ELCA. Council members are elected by the congregation each November for terms of 1 to 3 years, starting January 1st of the following calendar year. The Council officers – President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary – along with the Pastor comprise the Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee meets monthly and Congregation Council meetings are typically held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.