About Christ the Redeemer

I'm Rev. Scott Burmeister, and I have the privilege of serving as Senior Pastor at Christ the Redeemer. One of my favorite parts of ministry is building relationships, sharing God's Word, and helping people grow in their faith while serving our church and community. I earned my Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis in 2003 after receiving my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Central Florida in 1999. In addition to serving at Christ the Redeemer, I also serve as the Mission Executive for the Oklahoma District of the LCMS and previously served as President of the Rotary Club of Southeast Tulsa. Outside of ministry, I enjoy playing tennis, hunting, fishing, and playing guitar. You can reach me by email at scott.burmeister@ctrtulsa.org or by phone at 918-492-6451, voicemail extension #01. My day off is Friday.

I'm Suzanne Watt, and I have the joy of serving as the Director of Christian Education at Christ the Redeemer. My passion is helping people of all ages grow in their faith, and I especially enjoy walking alongside our youth as they build lasting relationships with Christ and one another. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Valparaiso University in 2004 and my Master of Arts degree from Concordia University Chicago (formerly Concordia University River Forest) in 2007. At CTR, I lead our youth ministry for students in grades 6-12, Youth Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, the Youth Confirmation program, Women's Bible Study, and special education ministries. I also oversee curriculum planning for Christian education across the entire church. You can reach me by email at suzanne.watt@ctrtulsa.org or by phone at 918-492-6451, voicemail extension #06.

I'm Carri Cline, and I'm grateful to serve as the Director of Family Ministries at Christ the Redeemer. Having grown up at CTR, it's a special blessing to now walk alongside the families who make this church such a meaningful place. I love creating opportunities for families to connect, grow in their faith, and build lasting relationships within our church community. I first began serving at CTR as a volunteer before joining the staff as Ministry Assistant in the fall of 2023. In the fall of 2025, I stepped into my current role as Director of Family Ministries. My work focuses on supporting families, planning family-centered events, and teaching our elementary-aged children in kindergarten through fifth grade. I'm also involved in the CTR Choir and Handbell Choir and help lead the Tuesday morning Women's Bible Study. You can reach me by email at ccline@ctrtulsa.org or by phone at 918-492-6451, voicemail extension #07.

Hello! I am Jacob Huber and I am the Director of Parish Music at CTR. I love my role because I get to lead the congregation and choirs in singing God's Word. I studied at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD and earned a degree in K-12 Music Education. I also attended Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska and earned a degree in Church Music. My organ teachers include: Marilyn Schempp, Jeffrey Blersch, and Paul Soulek. I love traveling, which is great considering I have three siblings and we're all in different states! I grew up in southeastern South Dakota, close to Iowa and Minnesota. No surprise, I love to drive out into the country so I can take in the scent of home: cattle and hay. I also like to run long-distance, snowboard, cross-country ski, and study theology and modern foreign languages. I can be reached at: jhuber@ctrtulsa.org

As the CTR Business Administrator, I manage the day-to-day business and administrative functions. I love the church family and believe that God equipped me with the skills and heart for service to support CTR’s mission. My husband Jim and I have been married 23 years and share five children: Kylie (and family), Kyra (and family), Rylan, Devra and Brynn. In our spare time, we enjoy gardening, home projects, traveling, and binge-watching TV with our Cavapoo dogs, Gus and Gil. My background consists of a Business Administration degree, Master's degree in Administrative Leadership and 19 years of Church Administration. Contact me at dbeebe@ctrtulsa.org or 918-492-6451 VM Ext. #02.

I’m Andrea Crowl, and I’m honored to serve as the Ministry Assistant at the church. It is a joy to spend my days with a church family where faith, encouragement, and service are at the heart of what we do. My favorite parts of this role include welcoming people, supporting our ministries behind the scenes, and faithfully maintaining membership records and statistics that reflect the life and work of the congregation. Before joining the church staff, I earned a bachelor’s degree in business management and spent many years in leadership roles within the customer service division at WW International, where I focused on team development and creating positive experiences for employees and members. I’m grateful for the opportunity to use those experiences in service to our congregation. Outside of work, I enjoy weekly movie dates and trying new places to eat with my husband, Chuck. I also love cheering on Sooner football, reading, and spending time in the garden among my flowers. You can reach me by email at acrowl@ctrtulsa.org or by phone at 918-492-6451, voicemail extension #03.

Hi, I'm Craig Amendt, and I serve as the Assistant Director of Music here at CTR. I have the privilege of conducting our Sanctuary Choir, student chime, and children's peace choirs, alongside youth instrumentalists. With nearly thirty years of experience as a music educator—including time as a public school band director and conducting the Tulsa Area Lutheran Messiah Orchestra—music is my avenue for connecting people. At CTR, I love bringing our congregation together through music. A major highlight of my role is working with our lay musicians at the church, but also booking, rehearsing, and conducting professional musicians. Every other year, I also direct high school students on a European concert tour with the Oklahoma Ambassadors of Music, a group bringing together students from across Oklahoma to tour Europe and perform concerts. I look forward to meeting you and serving the congregation! You can reach me at craig.amendt@ctrtulsa.org.

Hi! I'm Francesca, the Marketing Intern at CTR. One of my favorite parts of this role has been getting to work alongside the amazing people who make up this community. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to apply what I've learned through my education to my first project outside of the classroom by redesigning the CTR website. It's been an exciting experience to learn from others while contributing to a project that will help connect people with the church. I am currently a senior at Oklahoma State University, where I am majoring in Marketing with a minor in Psychology. I am also a member of the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma. I was born and raised in Tulsa and am Peruvian, with a lot of family still living in Peru. In my free time, I enjoy painting, traveling, and spending time with family and friends! You can contact me at ctrintern@gmail.com.

I'm Floyd Lemons, and I have the privilege of serving as Facility Manager at Christ the Redeemer. Having been a member of CTR for over 26 years, it's a blessing to help care for our church campus and ensure our facilities are ready to serve our congregation and community. I enjoy supporting the many ministries and events that take place here each week. Before joining the church staff, I retired after 20 years with State Farm Fire and Casualty Company. Since then, I've enjoyed using my experience to oversee the maintenance, setup, and day-to-day care of our church facilities. If you have questions about maintenance, facility setup, or reserving and using CTR's facilities, you can reach me by email at floyd.lemons@ctrtulsa.org or by phone at 918-492-6451, voicemail extension #05.