Rev. Terrance Jacob serves as our Senior Pastor with a heart grounded in Jesus Christ and a life shaped by the pursuit of justice, compassion, and authentic discipleship. Born in South Africa and shaped by the struggle against apartheid, Reverend Jacob brings a global perspective to faith — one rooted in liberation, healing, and the transforming power of God’s grace. Even before his ordination as a pastor in 1992, he has served the church ecumenically in various capacities, notably as senior staff of the Gamaliel Foundation, a congregation-based community organizing network out of Chicago (1997-2007).
With decades of pastoral experience across two continents, Rev. Jacob has led congregations through renewal, reconciliation, and deeper engagement with the world. In the US, Pastor Jacob has served as senior pastor in Minneapolis, Gainesville, FL and Durham NC. He also served the national office of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) as Director for Evangelical Mission and was deployed to serve in Offices of the Bishop in Sierra Pacific Synod, CA, Northeastern Ohio Synod, and Florida-Bahamas Synod (PT)..
His preaching challenges and inspires, always calling us beyond comfort into Christ-centered action. A former anti-apartheid activist, community organizer in the democratic South Africa and the US, and seasoned coach to clergy, Pastor Jacob believes the church must not only worship faithfully, but live courageously. Whether in the pulpit, the streets, or a coaching circle, Pastor Terrance leads with prophetic clarity, deep empathy, and an unwavering call to follow Jesus boldly.
He is joyfully married to Crystal Jacob, a former school principal and special education professional. They are the proud parents of Kemuel, a senior project manager in marketing at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, and Sharai, an associate pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and leader of HT Loop in Chicago.
Serving Saint Andrew Lutheran Church since July 1, 2025, we give thanks for Pastor Jacob’s leadership among us — a shepherd, teacher, and companion on the journey of faith.
Growing up in Ohio, After graduating high school, Sandy Attended The Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio receiving a BFA with a focus in Graphic Design. She worked as a Graphic Designer for 5 years before starting my family. She has a wonderful husband of 33 years and 5 fabulous adult children. Once her children were all of school age, Sandy went back to school and received a Masters Degree from Belmont University in Arts and Teaching. She feels strongly that we are always learning and absolutely loves teaching and working with youth and children.
In 2013, Sandy completed Youth and Family Certification school at Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa and was hired as Director for youth and Family Ministry at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church. In 2020, she felt the need to go back into teaching during a time of teaching shortages. Through family transitions, she has recently been called back into Youth and Family ministry and is thrilled to be serving again at Saint Andrew.
Being an outdoor and nature lover, in Sandy's free time she enjoys volunteering with her scout troop, spending time teaching young people leadership skills while on adventures such as camping, backcountry backpacking, hiking and advancing through the BSA program. She also keeps up with her creative side and passion for the arts through drawing, watercolor painting and wood carving.
Sarah House is our Director of Church Operations. She attended Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, KY with a focus on early education. Originally from New Hampshire, she has lived in the Nashville area most of her life.
Joining the St. Andrew staff in April 2023, Sarah comes to us with experience in a “church and school” setting. She worked for 7 years in the classroom before being called to work in the church office. She worked in an administrative role in the church office for 8 years.
Sarah lives in the Franklin area with her family. She loves the beach, road trips, watching movies & football, and spending time with her family.
You can catch Sarah at office@saintandrewchurch.com
Dr. Brian Russell received his undergraduate degree in music education from MTSU and his Masters and Doctorate in conducting from Eastman School of Music. Dr. Russell is highly acclaimed clinician, conductor, and adjudicator throughout the southeast and midwest.
Brian is the Executive Music Director of Murfreesboro’s Ethos Youth Ensembles, where he conducts the Ethos Apprentice Choir and Preparatory Choir oversees a comprehensive youth ensemble program including four orchestras and a jazz ensemble. Dr. Russell is also Co-Director of Choirs at Stewarts Creek High School in Rutherford County, where he directs five choirs, teaches Dual Enrollment Music Theory, and is Chair of Fine Arts.
In his ministry at Saint Andrew, Brian strives to create sacred experiences that reflect the radical love and justice of Christ. Through inclusive and diverse musical expressions, our aim should be to always build community, deepen spiritual connection, and inspire compassion, joy, and faithful action within and beyond our congregation.
A native of North Carolina, Jonathan Setzer, received his undergraduate degree in organ
performance from Pfeifer University in Misenheimer, NC, and the Master of Arts in Church Music
degree from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, PA. Following completion of the
Seminary degree, Jonathan became a rostered Associate in Ministry in the ELCA, and served as
parish musician for churches in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
Jonathan moved to Nashville in 1998 and, in 2009, became co-owner and Managing Partner of Lois
Fyfe Music in Nashville, a print music distributor providing advice and assistance in the selection
and distribution of printed sacred choral and organ sheet music for churches, schools, choral
groups, and individual musicians. He is a member of the Nashville Chapter of the American Guild of
Organists, and the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians.
Jonathan and his spouse, Tom Slater, live in West Nashville. In his spare time, Jonathan is an avid
home cook and passionate baker.
Whitney Williams is a native of Michigan and has lived in Tennessee since 1998. Whitney first joined St. Andrew in 2010 and left in 2017. She re-joined the church in February, 2023 and was hired as the Nursery Attendant. The Nursery Attendent oversees the care and safety of children left in the nursery during worship services and other special services or event that requires child care. Whitney enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her family and friends, and her dog Charlie.
Ansley Preston was born and raised in Spring Hill, Tennessee, and graduated from Summit High School. Music has always been her leading passion, so after high school, she moved to New York to study Musical Theatre at Long Island University. Thereafter, she transferred to Pepperdine University to pursue a degree in Public Relations. She feels that God has led her back home to Middle Tennessee to spend time with family, and finish her studies at Belmont University. Ansley looks forward to continuing to get to know each of you and your little ones!
A native of Huntington, WV and lifelong Lutheran, Katherine Becker Mansouri has been an active member of St. Andrew since she and her husband Bijan, and their three children – David, Sarah, and Michael – moved to Brentwood in 1992. She grew up in a family of musicians, taking violin and piano lessons, singing in the church and school choir, playing in the youth orchestra, attending Camp Luther in the summers, and being
active in Girl Scouts where she earned her God and Country Award.
Over the years Katherine has volunteered and served on staff as St. Andrew’s Children’s Choir Director and has led and directed Children’s Christmas programs, musicals, VBS music, and the Sunday School Opening Singing Time. She also led the Children’s Choir in singing for the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians
Conference at St. Andrew. In addition, she sang in the adult choir, plays violin for services, and serves on the Music and Worship Committee. Katherine has served as a chaperone for Lutheran Happening of the South; ELCA Jesus, Justice, Jazz Lutheran Youth Gathering in 2009; Navajo Reservation Youth Works; and Camp Lutherock.
Katherine is founder and director of Brentwood Strings, teaching private and group violin lessons. She taught on the Suzuki String faculty at the University of Memphis as well as Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music. She served on the board of the local Choristers Guild chapter and has participated in adult and children’s choir workshops and festivals. She is a member of Music Teachers National Association
(MTNA), Nashville Area Music Teachers Association (NAMTA), Tennessee Music Teachers Association (TMTA), Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA), and Choristers Guild.
Katherine holds a Bachelor of Music degree from West Virginia University and a Master of Music degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Along with her love of teaching, singing, and playing the violin, she enjoys spending time with family, walking, reading, hiking, biking, and traveling.
A native of Virginia, Steve has resided in Franklin for 22 years with his wife Sharon.
Steve and Sharon have one daughter, Dr. Summer Gray, who is currently Assistant Principal of Grassland Middle School. They have two grandchildren—Delaney, who is an ICU Nurse at University of Tennessee Medical Center, and John Nick, a rising senior at Franklin High School.
Steve has a business management degree, as well as 1500 plus hours of technical training for management of facilities, HVAC, automation controls, quality control programs, and electrical systems. Steve brings rich experience to facilities management, having served as director for both national and international facility management companies including Johnson Controls, Siemens, and EMCOR.
He retired from his job at Sodexo Facilities Management Division as the Director of Facilities for North America in 2016. Since retirement he has enjoyed pursuing his love of music as well as spending time with family.
Steve has found the opportunity to be of service at St. Andrew to be rewarding and enjoys and appreciates his time there.
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