Meet Our Leaders


At Church of Our Saviour, we believe that leadership begins with servanthood. Our clergy, vestry, and ministry staff are committed to helping our church family grow in faith and love–on John’s, Seabrook and Kiawah Islands.

The Very Rev. Karl Burns, Rector

The Very Rev. Karl Burns

Rector

Fr. Karl serves as the spiritual leader of our congregation, preaching the Word, administering sacraments, and providing pastoral care. He has a deep love for Scripture, liturgy, and community discipleship.

Teri Hiers, Parish Administrator

Teri Hiers

Parish Administrator

Teri handles day-to-day operations and communications, ensuring the church runs smoothly and remains welcoming and organized.

Seth Gangwer, Worship Music Director

Seth Gangwer

Worship Music Director

Seth leads the musical worship at Church of Our Saviour, curating traditional and contemporary hymns that lift hearts and voices toward God.

Erin Cooley

Erin Cooley

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Vestry

Our Vestry serves as the church’s lay leadership board, providing oversight of ministries and support to our clergy.

Bill Walthal, Senior Warden

Bill Walthal

Senior Warden

Lori Newsom, Junior Warden

Lori Newsom

Junior Warden

Rod Morris, Vestry Member

Rod Morris

Vestry Member

Sherrie McAvoy, Vestry Member

Sherrie McAvoy

Vestry Member

Mike Magsig, Vestry Member

Mike Magsig

Vestry Member

Laurie Nejmeh, Vestry Member

Laurie Nejmeh

Vestry Member

Midge Fleming, Vestry Member

Midge Fleming

Vestry Member

Rose Septer, Vestry Member

Rose Septer

Vestry Member

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