COS UCC Leadership & Staff
Following the congregational tradition upon which the United Church of Christ is founded, Church of the Savior UCC is administered by a Pastoral Staff, as well as a Church Council comprised of members of the COS congregation. In addition, the COS Office Staff provides administrative and clerical support to the Pastoral Staff, the Board, and the congregation in general.
Pastoral Staff
Rev. John Bluth Gill - Pastor
Rev. John Gill is a graduate of Yale Divinity School with over 15 years of experience as a pastor, teacher and community leader. He is especially interested in fresh approaches to Christian theology, interfaith dialogue and environmental ethics. In addition to his work at Church of the Savior, John currently serves in leadership positions with the Community Action Committee of Knoxville, the Knoxville Ministerial Association, Justice and Witness Ministries of the United Church of Christ and the Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ.
Rev. Leslie Etheredge - Associate Pastor
Rev. Leslie Etheredge received her Master of Divinity degree from Memphis Theological Seminary. Her experience includes everything from teaching, counseling and children's chaplaincy to running a summer camp. Leslie works closely with our children and youth here at COS as well as assists with worship. She is passionate about GLBT concerns, women’s issues and spiritual formation.
Other Pastoral Staff Members include:
- Pastor Emeritus - Rev. John R. Lackey
- Director of Music - Dr. Geol Greenlee
