Rev. Christopher Bartholomew, Pastor
As we begin our partnership in the gospel as interim pastor and congregation, I would like to share a little about my life and ministry. I was born September 25, 1956, in Little Rock, Arkansas. The second oldest of six children, I grew up in Bloomington, IL and Sandusky, OH. I received the associate in arts degree from Golden Valley Lutheran College, MN in 1978 and in 1981 received my B.A. from the University of Minnesota. I attended Princeton Theological Seminary (NJ) for one year and received my Master of Divinity degree from Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary (St. Paul, MN) in 1985. I was ordained in the American Lutheran Church on June 2, 1985. As pastor I have served congregations in Peoria, IL, Brook Park, OH, and Barberton, OH. In addition, I have served several congregations as interim pastor and currently I am a part-time chaplain at St. Luke Lutheran Community in North Canton. I am married to the Rev. Barbara Bartholomew, who is a Presbyterian Church U.S.A. pastor. Barbara and I reside in Wadsworth, where we share our home with a retired racing greyhound.
I look forward to our time together as interim pastor and congregation and pray for our mutual growth in Christ as we serve and live in Him.
Angela Yarwood Family Education Coordinator
Angela has been a member of St. Peter for most of her life, and recently moved back to the area with her husband, Jim, and two children. Angie has previously served in various volunteer roles at St. Peter and her former church in Fort Worth, Texas. She has her Masters Degree in Social Work from Loma Linda University and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Baldwin Wallace University. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, serving in the community, and watching sports.
Yu (Tracy) Qian, Organist/Pianist Accompanist
Yu (Tracy) Qian is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance at Ohio State University. She holds her master’s degree in Piano Performance from The Ohio State University, where she studied with Dr. Caroline Hong. As a native Chinese, she earned her bachelor’s degree from East China Normal University. Yu has presented recitals and performed in numerous cities over many countries like the United States, China, and Italy. A passionate educator, Yu has been teaching piano lessons both in China and United States for over 8 years. Yu is building up her piano studio mostly in Columbus, Ohio. Students are from beginners to pre-college level students.
C. F. Crum, Choir Coach
We are so pleased to have Crum as our Choir Coach. He is retired from the education field; more specifically he was a band director. He and wife, Jennifer moved to the area a few years ago and live on a 10-acre homestead with animals and gardens. Other hobbies include bike riding; they have spent many hours riding the bike trails in Ohio. We are pleased they have made St. Peter their church home.

Mary Kinney, Church Administrator



Rita Tegtmeier, Treasurer
