The Reverend Dr. Karnig M. Kazanjian, Jr., came to Zion on August 1, 2011.

     A native of New Jersey, Pastor K holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland (1964); a Master’s degree in psychology and counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey (1967); a Master of Divinity degree from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina (1987); a Doctor of Ministry degree from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (2003). He was ordained into the public ministry of Word and Sacrament in 1987.

     Pastor K served sixteen years in the business world before entering the ministry – answering a call that God gave him at the age of thirteen. He was a Customer Service Manage, Office Manager, Vice-President, and President for four mail order companies. With the profound help of the Holy Spirit, Kathi, and his sons, Pastor K. was able to successfully make the transition to ordained ministry. His business background would prove to be a significant asset in understanding what church members are experiencing in the business world.

     Pastor and Kathi have been married for forty-six years. They have two son, Keith and Kevin; two beautiful daughters by marriage, Chris and Sandy; and five wonderful grandchildren – Amy, Abby, Sydney, Logan, and Max.

     Pastor K’s vision is that Zion continues to be a sanctuary for all people – a safe and accepting place to hear and receive God’s forgiveness and blessings. He is confident of the important role that our congregation will experience in the years to come as we serve the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and await the return of our Lord!