CHURCH STAFF
Pastor Emily Willhide
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Pastor Emily Willhide is originally from Palmyra, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Penn State University with a degree in organic chemistry before enrolling at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, graduating from that institution in 2003. In the years before her ordination in 2009, she worked in Lutheran churches in Phoenix, AZ, Albuquerque, NM, and Wichita Falls, TX, as well as in an ecumenical capacity with the Chaplain Corps at Kadena AB in Okinawa, Japan. Pastor Emily was ordained in 2009 at Incarnation Lutheran Church in Columbia, SC, and served there for two years. An Air Force assignment moved her family to Las Vegas, NV for three years, where she served as Senior Interim Pastor at Reformation Lutheran Church. Most recently, Pastor Emily served at Mt Tabor and Faith Lutheran churches in West Columbia, SC, before accepting the call to come back to Incarnation Lutheran Church.
Pastor Emily has a deep love of preaching, teaching, and exploring the word of God through both conventional and unconventional means. She believes that God prepares his people through word and sacrament in order to send them out to proclaim the good news of Christ crucified and risen. She also believes, preaches, and teaches that God loves all people, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, or ability, and that people of faith are called to love and live just as inclusively.
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Pastor Emily Willhide is originally from Palmyra, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Penn State University with a degree in organic chemistry before enrolling at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, graduating from that institution in 2003. In the years before her ordination in 2009, she worked in Lutheran churches in Phoenix, AZ, Albuquerque, NM, and Wichita Falls, TX, as well as in an ecumenical capacity with the Chaplain Corps at Kadena AB in Okinawa, Japan. Pastor Emily was ordained in 2009 at Incarnation Lutheran Church in Columbia, SC, and served there for two years. An Air Force assignment moved her family to Las Vegas, NV for three years, where she served as Senior Interim Pastor at Reformation Lutheran Church. Most recently, Pastor Emily served at Mt Tabor and Faith Lutheran churches in West Columbia, SC, before accepting the call to come back to Incarnation Lutheran Church.
Pastor Emily has a deep love of preaching, teaching, and exploring the word of God through both conventional and unconventional means. She believes that God prepares his people through word and sacrament in order to send them out to proclaim the good news of Christ crucified and risen. She also believes, preaches, and teaches that God loves all people, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, or ability, and that people of faith are called to love and live just as inclusively.
Looking for Faith Formation Minister
Incarnation Lutheran Church seeks to call a part-time Faith Formation Minister with the opportunity for full time hours and benefits through additional hours/ministry at our Child Development Center. The Faith Formation Minister will enable children, youth, and young adults to grow in their Christian discipleship while working to deepen their relationships with Christ, the church, each other, and their communities by helping them live out their faith in daily life.
Incarnation Lutheran Church seeks to call a part-time Faith Formation Minister with the opportunity for full time hours and benefits through additional hours/ministry at our Child Development Center. The Faith Formation Minister will enable children, youth, and young adults to grow in their Christian discipleship while working to deepen their relationships with Christ, the church, each other, and their communities by helping them live out their faith in daily life.
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Matthew Whitehouse
Organist [email protected] Organist, astronomy educator, and Columbia native Dr. Matthew Whitehouse serves as Observatory Manager at the South Carolina State Museum. After completing undergraduate organ studies at USC, Matthew earned master's and doctoral degrees in organ from The University of Arizona in Tucson. Matthew returned to Columbia in 2013 to take up his role at the State Museum. Matthew has served as organist at several churches in the Midlands. These include St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Lexington), St. Simon and St. Jude Episcopal Church (Irmo), and most recently St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Newberry. He particularly loves organ improvisation and its role in creatively supporting the liturgy. Matthew is also fascinated by connections between music and astronomy, and has given presentations on that topic both locally and internationally. |
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Elliott Stewart
Handbell and Choir Director [email protected] Elliott Stewart is the Director of Bands at Longleaf Middle School in Columbia, South Carolina and Assistant Band Director with the Westwood High School Marching Band in Blythewood, South Carolina. He is a 2012 graduate of Irmo High School and holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from Furman University, as well as a Master of Music degree in Music Education with Initial Certification from Converse University. Mr. Stewart currently resides in Columbia where he enjoys writing music, conducting, and physical fitness. Mr. Stewart's professional affiliations include the National Association for Music Education, the South Carolina Music Educators Association, the South Carolina Band Director’s Association, Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honors Society, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. |
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STAFF
Teresa Boykin,
Child Development Centers Administrator
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Teresa Boykin is the Director of the Child Development Centers. She has attended Incarnation since 1994 and joined in 1997. She became interim director of the CDC in 2000 and was hired by the church in 2001. She feels blessed to serve the church in this capacity and feel called to do so. Teresa also works with the Ministry Support Vision Team as on-site property manager. She is also a member of the Mary Martha Circle and serve on the Altar Guild.
Teresa is mother to Nicholas and Nathan. She grew up in Columbia and graduated from USC with a B.A. in Government and International Studies. Prior to working at Incarnation, she served as a staffing manager for Accustaff, Inc. Teresa has enjoyed a long relationship with the CDC, first as a parent, and now as director. She enjoys working with families and children and helping them along in their faith formation and childhood development.
Child Development Centers Administrator
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Teresa Boykin is the Director of the Child Development Centers. She has attended Incarnation since 1994 and joined in 1997. She became interim director of the CDC in 2000 and was hired by the church in 2001. She feels blessed to serve the church in this capacity and feel called to do so. Teresa also works with the Ministry Support Vision Team as on-site property manager. She is also a member of the Mary Martha Circle and serve on the Altar Guild.
Teresa is mother to Nicholas and Nathan. She grew up in Columbia and graduated from USC with a B.A. in Government and International Studies. Prior to working at Incarnation, she served as a staffing manager for Accustaff, Inc. Teresa has enjoyed a long relationship with the CDC, first as a parent, and now as director. She enjoys working with families and children and helping them along in their faith formation and childhood development.