Vicar Chris Clarke

Vicar Chris Clarke grew up in McLean, Virginia, and joined the Active Duty Army in 2004. He has served for 21 years and is currently stationed at Fort Meade; his career has taken him and his family around the world. Chris is married to his high school sweetheart, Jessica, and they homeschool their four children. In his free time, he attends The American Lutheran Theological Seminary and serves as a Vicar here at Christ Lutheran Church. Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, working on home improvement projects and CrossFit. Chris hopes to retire from the Army in the coming years and remain in Maryland and serve at Christ Lutheran.

Pastor (emeritus) Irvin Stapf graduated from the University of Maryland in 1963 with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  God called him into the ministry and he graduated from Gettysburg Seminary and then served as Pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Damascus, MD.  In February, 1976, he followed God’s direction and Christ Lutheran Church was formed.  He retired March 3, 2019 and was awarded Pastor Emeritus status on the Clergy Roster of The AALC on May 15, 2019.

Carrie officially joined us as our part time secretary July 24, 2019.  Carrie grew up in our church.  She is married to Rodney and is the mother of three children; Eddie Burtt, Anthony, and Jenna.  Carrie graduated from Erskine College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.