SENIOR PASTOR

Dr. Lawrence L. Schenk (Larry) is a graduated from Auburn University, and earned his Doctorate of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary. He and his wife Karen have three teenage children, Meghan, Brett and Ashley. Dr. Schenk served as a senior pastor in the Presbyterian Church for sixteen years before expanding his ministry as the Executive Director of CONTACT of Chattanooga, a non-denominational Christian Crisis Call Center. With CONTACT, in addition to his administrative duties, Larry continues to minister to people in times of need through counseling. He is also served as an interim pastor while at CONTACT. As his experience shows, Larry has great gifts in preaching, pastoral care, and leadership.