Wendy joined St Mark’s staff in March 2023 as our interim Family Ministry

Assistant. She has previously served in ministry as the Youth and Family Ministry

Director at St Mark’s from 1990 to 1999, St James Lutheran, Concord, and Zion

Lutheran, Hickory. She and her husband, Mark, raised four children and have been

Blessed with eight grandchildren.

Wendy’s passion for ministry started in high school and led her to attend Lenoir

Rhyne College/University, majoring in Theology and Christian Education. One of

her ministry milestones have been having the opportunity to work with the

Children of her many ‘church kids’.

Wendy is always ready for a quick trip to the mountains or a lazy afternoon of

Fishing with her grandchildren. And anytime outside, on a beautiful day, brings a

Feeling of Peace!

Emily Schuttenberg grew up in metro-Atlanta.  She completed her Master of Music degree at Western Carolina University and her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in piano and musical theatre from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL.  Emily is a music faculty member and coordinator of community music programs at Mitchell Community College. She also has over 20 years of experience in sacred music for numerous denominations across AL, TN, and NC, serving as vocalist, accompanist, and choral director. Emily enjoys being an active adjudicator and pianist for area schools, theatres, and special events. Additionally, she has performed on stage for various professional and community organizations including the Knoxville Opera, NYC Fringe Festival, Mosaic Arts, St. Thomas Players, Piedmont Players, Theatre Statesville, and Hickory Community Theatre. Emily lives with her husband and their three cats.