

Our Staff
Our Staff
The Staff at Reformation Lutheran Church is dedicated to supporting, nurturing, and love the children of God at Reformation, in the community of Lancaster, and across the world.
The Staff at Reformation Lutheran Church is dedicated to supporting, nurturing, and love the children of God at Reformation, in the community of Lancaster, and across the world.

Christopher Girardeau
Christopher Girardeau
Pastor
Pastor Christopher Girardeau is a graduate of Clemson (c/o '17) and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (c/o '21) and a Spartanburg native. Christopher is the proud dad of his 4-year-old boy, Arthur.
Christopher loves good theological discussion over a nice cup of espresso as much as he loves enjoying God's handiwork through the beauty of nature. He is excited to grow and help others grow as a pastoral presence at Reformation and in Lancaster.
Pastor Christopher is the dean of the Upstate Conference of the SC Synod of the ELCA. He is also a church consultant and clergy coach through Pinnacle Leadership Associates.

Tricia Brown
Tricia Brown
Office Administrator
Tricia is a Lancaster native and resides in the Buford Community.
Tricia is honored to work at Reformation and enjoys witnessing the many ways this small church comes together for those in need within the community and beyond. Even though she is a lifelong member of Tabernacle UMC, where she is also an administrative assistant and financial secretary, she fondly regards Reformation as her church family.
Tricia enjoys her downtime, whether it's relaxing with her cat Louie, spending quality time with friends and family and their fur babies, getting lost in a good book, enjoying the quietness of nature, or savoring precious moments with her daughter Alaina, son-in-law Chris, and their beloved dog Annabelle in the upstate region.

Jane Ballentine
Jane Ballentine
Organist/Choir Director
Jane was born and raised in Lancaster. She is a graduate of Lancaster High School. After graduating, she attended Columbia Commercial College where she earned an associate's degree in secretarial science. Jane has been playing the organ since 1970.
She is married to her loving husband, Jim. They have two children—Jana Bolton and Jace Ballentine. They are also the proud grandparents of three grandchildren—Micaiah, Kade, and Delainy.

Michele Truax
Michele Truax
Handbell Director
Bio coming soon!

Tim Sistar
Sexton
Bio coming soon!