FIRST LUTHERAN - Key Persons
Church Affiliation: He attended Payne Chapel A.M.E. as a child and Our Lady of Fatima as a teenager. Confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in1966. He has served in various positions of leadership including Sunday School superintendent, vice president, president, elder and completed the Lay Ministry Training Institute, as a first step toward ordination. Mr. Craig has served as a Lay representative on the Southern District-LCMS Board of Directors and as a member of the Lutheran Laymen League. He joined First Lutheran Church in 2011.
Born on November 1st in Birmingham, Alabama. Grew up in Center Point and graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School. Glen is married to his high school sweetheart, Patricia, who is also a member of First Lutheran. Their son, Aaron Thompson is married to Carrie, and they have two daughters.
Church Affiliation: Lifelong Lutheran. Confirmed at First Lutheran Church in 1964. Has been a member of various Lutheran Churches as career transitioned. Glen is currently serves as a Deacon, and is a past President of First Lutheran Church.
Heather was baptized at First Lutheran as an infant and has been a lifelong member. She has worked with youth groups and served on the Board of Evangelism over the years, as well as sung in the choir as both a youth and adult. In addition to her board position, she also serves as editor of the church's newsletter, First Impressions.
Henry Mosley was born on June 15th in Bessemer, Alabama. He was baptized in 1952 and became a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Henry held many roles at Zion including the Church Secretary's position as a young man. He was a member at Zion until 2010 and then moved to St. Paul Lutheran Church. In 2011 he became a member of First Lutheran Church. Henry is Vice president for the Church's governing Board, he is a Deacon and serves as a worship assistant.
Henry retired from Virginia College as head of their campus security in 2015. Now he pursues one of his passions-basketball. As an official for the JEFFCO Basketball Association, Henry serves as a referee for elementary and high school games. He states this provides an opportunity to set an example for young people telling them, "God doesn't see color. I lead by example by being truthful especially to the coaches and young officials".
Henry has two sons, Leon and Quinton, a daughter-in-law, Isahia, and five grandchildren, three boys and two girls.
Born October 29th in Birmingham, Alabama. Church Affiliation: Baptized at Zion Lutheran Church the following year on January 11th. I have been a member of First Lutheran Church (formerly Zion Lutheran) all of my life as were my maternal great grandparents, grandparents and parents. I have served as Evangelism Chair, Stewardship Chair, Financial Secretary,
Job Titles:
- Deacon
- Ministry Coordinator
Church Affiliation: Introduced to the Lutheran Church at the age of two. He was baptized and became a member in 1952 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He became a member of First Lutheran Church in 2011. Robert has held various leadership positions at the church over the years including immediate past Vice President, and is very knowledgeable with Lutheran Service Builder and Shepherd's Staff programs. He is currently serving as a Deacon and is on the Call Committee.
Career and Experience: Retired as a Captain with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department after 32 years. He headed the installation of mobile laptops in all of the department's patrol cars. After several people had attempted to lead this change for the department, Robert was successful in encouraging officers to "embrace change."
A Personal Peek: Married to Gwen for 42 years. They have two adult sons, a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. Robert enjoys his little theater (at home) for watching movies and sports.
Job Titles:
- Deacon & Ministry Coordinator - Facilities & Church Properties
- Ministry Coordinator