Our Leadership
CLERGY
Benjamin Hart
Rector
Rev. Benjamin was called to serve as Rector at St. Luke's by Vestry in July of 2023. His ministry at St. Luke's began in October of 2023.
Benjamin grew up in the Diocese of Kentucky, at St. John’s in Murray, where he was baptized and confirmed. He was ordained an Episcopal priest in 2014 and served two years at Grace Episcopal Church in Hopkinsville, Kentucky before moving to Louisville to begin his ministry at St. Matthew’s.
Benjamin holds an MDiv from Virginia Theological Seminary, and a BFA in printmaking from Murray State University.
He is also an artist and when not exploring the yard and going on adventures with his son, he spends his free time making things. He trained as a printmaker and a bookbinder before going to seminary and has found time in his life to continue those types of work in each place he has lived.
As a priest in the Church Benjamin believes he is called to lead, love, and serve a community of disciples sacramentally and pastorally; organize, preach, and teach in a congregation; and to pursue the Kingdom of God in the world by engaging in the works of outreach and social justice. He has also come to realize a calling in his ministry to new, creative work in the church communities that he has been apart of in the past.
STAFF
St. Luke's is blessed to have a dedicated staff. Find out more about them, their work, and how to get in touch below.
Lauren Schwartz
Parish Administrator
Lauren started in her role at St. Luke's in January of 2022. She is responsible for a variety of tasks and is a key part of the day-to-day work of the parish.
She assists with the printing of the weekly bulletins, buying office supplies, producing mailings and emails, and much more.
Lauren is a native of Louisville, Kentucky.
Lisa Lewis
Organist and Choir Director
Lisa has served as organist and choir director at St. Luke's for over thirty years. Throughout her tenure, she has led the music ministry to new heights, including choir performances at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington,DC and at All Saints Camp in the Diocese of Kentucky.
Lisa is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Music where she studied organ with renowned conductor and organist Melvin Dickinson.
She is also the Artistic Director of the St. Luke's Concert Series and of the St. Luke's Music Academy where she also teaches.
Judy Chard
Bookkeeper
Judy has served as the bookkeeper at St. Luke's for over a decade. She is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations that keep St. Luke's running, and for using best accounting practices to help us be good stewards of the gifts God has given us.
Judy is married to Rev. Arthur Chard who served as a priest associate at St. Luke's for several years and is now retired.
VESTRY
St. Luke's is managed by the vestry which consists of 12 members, of whom, four are elected each year for a three-year term. The election is held at the annual parish meeting on the third Sunday of each January. The Vestry meets once a month and as needed.
OFFICERS
Joshua Anderson
Senior Warden
Gregory McFall
Junior Warden
Peter Finnis
Treasurer
Jane Casada
Secretary/ Clerk
TERM EXPIRES
2026
Geoffrey Durham-Smith
Nancy Kiesow-Webb
Lydia Lewis
Kathy Regneri
TERM EXPIRES
2027
Dan Dry
Stephanie Taylor
TERM EXPIRES
2028