{"id":24,"date":"2026-05-04T21:10:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T21:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2026-09-27T20:41:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T20:41:32","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"24\" class=\"elementor elementor-24\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4cbc36 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f4cbc36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26e7c14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"26e7c14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style id=\"asw-css-about\">.as-about-page {\r\n      --as-navy: #12324a;\r\n      --as-blue: 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29px;\r\n      background: var(--as-soft);\r\n      border: 1px solid var(--as-border);\r\n      border-radius: 27px;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(18,50,74,.08);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-about-history-year {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      margin-bottom: 13px;\r\n      color: var(--as-gold-dark);\r\n      font-size: 12px;\r\n      font-weight: 900;\r\n      letter-spacing: .12em;\r\n      text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-about-history-card h3 {\r\n      margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n      font-size: 27px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-about-history-card p {\r\n      font-size: 15px;\r\n      line-height: 1.65;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* PASTORAL LEADERSHIP *\/\r\n\r\n    .as-about-pastors {\r\n      background:\r\n        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--as-soft), var(--as-cream));\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-about-pastors-head {\r\n      max-width: 780px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 42px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-about-pastors-head p {\r\n      margin-top: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    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rgba(18,50,74,.92)\r\n        );\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-about-family-card:after {\r\n      content: \"\";\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      inset: 0;\r\n      z-index: -2;\r\n      background-position: center;\r\n      background-size: cover;\r\n      transition: transform .45s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-about-family-card:hover:after {\r\n      transform: scale(1.05);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-about-family-card.church:after {\r\n      background-image:\r\n        url(\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1473177104440-ffee2f376098?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1300&q=85\");\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-about-family-card.school:after {\r\n      background-image:\r\n        url(\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1588075592446-265fd1e6e76f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1300&q=85\");\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-about-family-content {\r\n      max-width: 530px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .as-about-family-card h3 {\r\n      margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n      color: var(--as-white);\r\n      font-size: 33px;\r\n    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      sharing the love of Christ. The church nurtures faith through Word\r\n          and Sacraments, while the school equips children to grow in faith,\r\n          knowledge, and service.\r\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\"as-about-hero-note\">\n<strong>Welcome to Abiding Savior.<\/strong>\r\n          Together, our church and school form one Christ-centered community\r\n          where worship and learning thrive.\r\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"as-about-btn-row\">\n<a class=\"as-about-btn as-about-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/worship\/\">\r\n            Worship With Us\r\n          <\/a>\n<a class=\"as-about-btn as-about-btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/preschool\/\">\r\n            Explore Preschool\r\n          <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"as-about-section as-about-intro\">\n<div class=\"as-about-wrap as-about-intro-grid\">\n<div class=\"as-about-intro-copy\">\n<div class=\"as-about-eyebrow\">\r\n          Welcome\r\n        <\/div>\n<h2>\r\n          Shaped by God\u2019s Word and Sacraments.\r\n        <\/h2>\n<p>\r\n          We are a Christ-centered community shaped by God\u2019s Word and\r\n          Sacraments.\r\n        <\/p>\n<p>\r\n          The name Abiding Savior reflects our trust in Christ\u2019s presence in\r\n          all we do\u2014worship, ministry, and daily life.\r\n        <\/p>\n<p>\r\n          Abiding Savior\u2019s mission is to connect Jesus to people\u2019s hearts,\r\n          bringing comfort, hope, and love through His Word and Sacraments.\r\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\"as-about-btn-row\">\n<a class=\"as-about-btn as-about-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/our-beliefs\/\">\r\n            Read Our Beliefs\r\n          <\/a>\n<a class=\"as-about-btn as-about-btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/our-staff\/\">\r\n            Meet Our Staff\r\n          <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"as-about-photo\">\n<div class=\"as-about-photo-card\">\n<strong>\r\n            A church and school family in Gainesville, Florida\r\n          <\/strong>\n<p>\r\n            Worship, Christian education, fellowship, and service for people\r\n            of all ages.\r\n          <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"as-about-section as-about-mission\">\n<div class=\"as-about-wrap as-about-mission-grid\">\n<div class=\"as-about-mission-copy\">\n<div class=\"as-about-eyebrow\">\r\n          Our Shared Mission\r\n        <\/div>\n<h2>\r\n          Sharing the love of Christ.\r\n        <\/h2>\n<p>\r\n          The church and school serve together as one ministry, connecting\r\n          people to Jesus and supporting faith, learning, service, and\r\n          community.\r\n        <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"as-about-mission-points\">\n<div class=\"as-about-mission-point\">\n<strong>The Church<\/strong>\n<span>\r\n            Nurtures faith through God\u2019s Word and Sacraments, worship,\r\n            Christian fellowship, teaching, and service.\r\n          <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"as-about-mission-point\">\n<strong>The School<\/strong>\n<span>\r\n            Equips children to grow in faith, knowledge, and service in a\r\n            nurturing Christ-centered environment.\r\n          <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"as-about-mission-point\">\n<strong>One Community<\/strong>\n<span>\r\n            Together, church and school form one Christ-centered community\r\n            where worship and learning thrive.\r\n          <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"as-about-section as-about-lcms\">\n<div class=\"as-about-wrap\">\n<div class=\"as-about-lcms-panel\">\n<div class=\"as-about-lcms-logo\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Lutheran Church\u2014Missouri Synod\" src=\"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Untitled-design-29-e1783693935449.png\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"as-about-lcms-copy\">\n<div class=\"as-about-eyebrow\">\r\n            Our Church Body\r\n          <\/div>\n<h2>\r\n            A member congregation of The Lutheran Church\u2014Missouri Synod.\r\n          <\/h2>\n<p>\r\n            Abiding Savior is a member congregation of the Lutheran Church\r\n            Missouri Synod.\r\n          <\/p>\n<p>\r\n            Our congregation confesses the historic Christian faith and\r\n            gathers around God\u2019s Word and Sacraments.\r\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\"as-about-btn-row\">\n<a class=\"as-about-btn as-about-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/our-beliefs\/\">\r\n              Learn About Our Beliefs\r\n            <\/a>\n<a class=\"as-about-btn as-about-btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lcms.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n              Visit LCMS.org\r\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"as-about-section as-about-history\" id=\"our-history\">\n<div class=\"as-about-wrap\">\n<div class=\"as-about-history-head\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"as-about-eyebrow\">\r\n            Our History\r\n          <\/div>\n<h2>\r\n            Growing in worship, education, and fellowship.\r\n          <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>\r\n          Abiding Savior began as a church plant and grew into a congregation\r\n          and preschool serving the Gainesville community.\r\n        <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"as-about-history-line\">\n<article class=\"as-about-history-item\">\n<span class=\"as-about-history-dot\"><\/span>\n<div class=\"as-about-history-card\">\n<span class=\"as-about-history-year\">\r\n              1989\r\n            <\/span>\n<h3>\r\n              A new church plant\r\n            <\/h3>\n<p>\r\n              Abiding Savior began in 1989 as a church plant from First\r\n              Lutheran Church.\r\n            <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"as-about-history-item\">\n<span class=\"as-about-history-dot\"><\/span>\n<div class=\"as-about-history-card\">\n<span class=\"as-about-history-year\">\r\n              1991\r\n            <\/span>\n<h3>\r\n              Worship begins\r\n            <\/h3>\n<p>\r\n              The congregation began worshiping at Oak Hall School in 1991.\r\n            <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"as-about-history-item\">\n<span class=\"as-about-history-dot\"><\/span>\n<div class=\"as-about-history-card\">\n<span class=\"as-about-history-year\">\r\n              1994\u20131995\r\n            <\/span>\n<h3>\r\n              Sanctuary and preschool\r\n            <\/h3>\n<p>\r\n              Abiding Savior relocated to its current sanctuary in 1994. The\r\n              preschool opened in 1995 with four classrooms.\r\n            <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"as-about-history-item\">\n<span class=\"as-about-history-dot\"><\/span>\n<div class=\"as-about-history-card\">\n<span class=\"as-about-history-year\">\r\n              2007\r\n            <\/span>\n<h3>\r\n              Family Life Center\r\n            <\/h3>\n<p>\r\n              The Family Life Center was added through a generous gift from\r\n              Charles and Charlotte Scholz, expanding space for fellowship\r\n              and preschool growth.\r\n            <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"as-about-section as-about-pastors\" id=\"pastoral-leadership\">\n<div class=\"as-about-wrap\">\n<div class=\"as-about-pastors-head\">\n<div class=\"as-about-eyebrow\">\r\n          Pastoral Leadership\r\n        <\/div>\n<h2>\r\n          Faithful leadership through the years.\r\n        <\/h2>\n<p>\r\n          Abiding Savior has been served by pastors who have led the\r\n          congregation in worship, teaching, pastoral care, and ministry.\r\n        <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"as-about-pastors-grid\">\n<article class=\"as-about-pastor-card\">\n<span class=\"as-about-pastor-years\">\r\n            1991\u20132002\r\n          <\/span>\n<h3>\r\n            Rev. Ken Schamens\r\n          <\/h3>\n<p>\r\n            Founding Pastor of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church.\r\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"as-about-pastor-card\">\n<span class=\"as-about-pastor-years\">\r\n            1995\u20132006\r\n          <\/span>\n<h3>\r\n            Rev. Charles Reich\r\n          <\/h3>\n<p>\r\n            Served Abiding Savior from 1995 through 2006.\r\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"as-about-pastor-card\">\n<span class=\"as-about-pastor-years\">2007\u20132011<\/span>\n<h3>Rev. Enwood Nevis &amp; Rev. Alan Struckmeyer<\/h3>\n<p>Pastors Nevis and Struckmeyer served Abiding Savior together from 2007 through 2011. Pastor Struckmeyer continued serving through 2021.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"as-about-pastor-card current\">\n<span class=\"as-about-pastor-years\">\r\n            2022\u2013Present\r\n          <\/span>\n<h3>\r\n            Rev. Graham Glover\r\n          <\/h3>\n<p>\r\n            Called in 2022 and currently serving as Senior Pastor.\r\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"as-about-section as-about-family\">\n<div class=\"as-about-wrap\">\n<div class=\"as-about-related-head\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"as-about-eyebrow\">\r\n            Church &amp; Preschool\r\n          <\/div>\n<h2>\r\n            One ministry serving every generation.\r\n          <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>\r\n          Abiding Savior brings worship, Christian education, fellowship, and\r\n          service together in one church and school community.\r\n        <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"as-about-family-grid\">\n<a class=\"as-about-family-card church\" href=\"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/worship\/\">\n<div class=\"as-about-family-content\">\n<h3>\r\n              Church\r\n            <\/h3>\n<p>\r\n              Gather around God\u2019s Word and Sacraments through Divine Service,\r\n              Bible study, fellowship, and ministry.\r\n            <\/p>\n<span class=\"as-about-family-link\">\r\n              Worship With Us\r\n            <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"as-about-family-card school\" href=\"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/preschool\/\">\n<div class=\"as-about-family-content\">\n<h3>\r\n              Preschool\r\n            <\/h3>\n<p>\r\n              Preparing young minds for learning and hearts for Christ in a\r\n              nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment.\r\n            <\/p>\n<span class=\"as-about-family-link\">\r\n              Explore Preschool\r\n            <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"as-about-section as-about-related\">\n<div class=\"as-about-wrap\">\n<div class=\"as-about-related-head\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"as-about-eyebrow\">\r\n            Learn More\r\n          <\/div>\n<h2>\r\n            Continue exploring Abiding Savior.\r\n          <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>\r\n          Meet the people serving the congregation, read what we believe, or\r\n          learn how to connect with the church.\r\n        <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"as-about-related-grid\">\n<a class=\"as-about-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/our-staff\/\">\n<div>\n<h3>\r\n              Our Staff\r\n            <\/h3>\n<p>\r\n              Meet the pastoral, administrative, music, youth, and preschool\r\n              leadership serving Abiding Savior.\r\n            <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"as-about-related-link\">\r\n            Meet Our Team\r\n          <\/span>\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"as-about-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/our-beliefs\/\">\n<div>\n<h3>\r\n              Our Beliefs\r\n            <\/h3>\n<p>\r\n              Read more about the Christian faith confessed and taught at\r\n              Abiding Savior.\r\n            <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"as-about-related-link\">\r\n            Read Our Beliefs\r\n          <\/span>\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"as-about-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/livewire.team\/cherries\/contact\/\">\n<div>\n<h3>\r\n              Contact Us\r\n            <\/h3>\n<p>\r\n              Ask a question, plan a visit, find directions, or connect with\r\n              the church office.\r\n            <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"as-about-related-link\">\r\n            Contact Abiding Savior\r\n          <\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"as-about-cta\">\n<div class=\"as-about-wrap\">\n<div class=\"as-about-cta-box\">\n<div class=\"as-about-eyebrow\">\r\n          You Are Welcome Here\r\n        <\/div>\n<h2>\r\n          Come worship with us at Abiding Savior.\r\n        <\/h2>\n<p>\r\n          Whether you are looking for a church home, exploring the Christian\r\n          faith, interested in preschool, or searching for a place to serve,\r\n          we would be glad to welcome you.\r\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\"as-about-btn-row\">\n<a 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