Our People
Meet Our Pastor & Staff
Rev. Terrance A. Jacob
Senior Pastor
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 always challenges and inspires, 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.
Sandy Vollmer
Director of Family Ministries
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
Director of Church Operations
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
Director of Music
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.
Jonathan Setzer
Organist
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 & Ansley Preston
Nursery Attendants
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!
Katherine Mansouri
Children’s Music Director
Katherine Becker Mansouri, a native of Huntington, WV and lifelong Lutheran, has been an active member of St. Andrew since moving to Brentwood with her husband Bijan and their three children in 1992. A lifelong musician, she grew up playing violin and piano, singing in choirs, and attending Camp Luther.
At St. Andrew, Katherine has served as Children’s Choir Director, leading musicals, Christmas programs, VBS music, and choir performances, while also singing in the adult choir, playing violin for services, and serving on the Music and Worship Committee. She has also chaperoned youth gatherings, service trips, and church camps.
Beyond the church, Katherine is founder and director of Brentwood Strings, teaches private and group violin lessons, and has taught at the University of Memphis and Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music. She holds music degrees from West Virginia University and Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville and is active in several professional music organizations.
In addition to her love of teaching and performing, Katherine enjoys time with family, walking, reading, hiking, biking, and traveling.
Steve Yates
Facilities Manager
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.
Leadership
Congregational Council
Linda Strickland – President • Nurture
Tim Snyder – Vice President • Long Range Planning
Marc Bussone – Secretary • Outreach / Staff Support
Carole Wegner – Treasurer • Stewardship
Heather Adams – Financial Secretary • Finance
Leah Danielson • Faith Formation
Amy Vehec • Outreach
Haylee Petticord • Youth Representative
Elyse Adams • Youth Representative
Kyle Bednar • Membership Development
Cyndy Dyer • Worship & Music
Peggy Bowker • Administration & Property
Wanda Jasper • Fellowship
Committees & Chairs
Mutual Ministry Committee • Chair: Pastor Terrance Jacob
Admin & Property • Chair: Bernie Olszewski
Faith Formation • Chair: Leah Danielson
Fellowship • Chair: Joni Donegan
Finance • Chair: Jeff Norem
Membership Development • Chair: Beth Smith
Mutual Ministries • Chair: Laura McElroy
Nurture • Chair: Tina Hill
Outreach • Chair: Amy Vehec
Staff Support • Chair: Kirk Bednar
Stewardship • Chair: Carole Wegner
Worship & Music • Chair: Allison Bussone
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908 Murfreesboro Road
Franklin, TN 37064
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Office Hours:
Mon to Thurs 9:00am – 3:00pm
Fri 9:00am – Noon
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 680213
Franklin, TN 37068-0213