Meet Our Pastors
“Shepherd the flock of God that is among you...” (1 Peter 5:2a)
“Shepherd the flock of God that is among you...” (1 Peter 5:2a)
The Reverend Robert ‘Bob’ Lehman was born and raised in Southcentral Kansas until graduating from college. He grew up with a strong sense of community and a calling to help those in need. After graduating from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1984, Pastor Lehman's path took him to the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was there that he completed his Master of Divinity degree and was called and ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Since then, Pastor Lehman has served various congregations and communities throughout the United States, including Frederick, Washington, and Calvert Counties. But his passion for education and the environment led him to also pursue a career in teaching. For many years, he has been known as Mr. Lehman to his students at Bowie High School in Maryland, where he teaches Environmental Science and Advanced Placement Environmental Science. In 2016, Pastor Lehman completed his Master's degree in Education from Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. He has begun a certificate program in Climate Change Education at Goucher College in Baltimore. In addition to his roles as a pastor and teacher, Pastor Lehman has also served as an interim pastor at various churches, including Church of the Redemption (Episcopal) in Locust Point and St. Philip's Lutheran Church in Baltimore City.
Pastor Lehman is a spiritual and pastoral leader who is enthusiastic about serving God and God’s people. He is an excellent pastor who will lead Holy Trinity Lutheran Church to where God is calling us to. Join us in giving thanks and praying that Pastor Lehman’s leadership and the many gifts of this congregation will help imagine God’s work in our community as we move forward for the glory of God.
The Rev. Justina Knuckles Sergeon is a native of Liberia, West Africa. Pastor Justina and her family were forced to escape the civil war in Liberia to her mother’s home in Sierra Leone when she was 12 years old. Her father, Justin M. Knuckles Sr., came to America to prepare a home for his family. She was 16 before she and her mother, Rosamond Knuckles, and siblings immigrated to the U.S. and reunited with her dad in Maryland. She is a mother of four daughters, Christina, Chelsea, Camille and Celene and a dedicated servant of God.
Pastor Justina recently graduated from the United Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia PA., with her Masters of Divinity degree and received the church’s gift of ordination to the ministry of Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Prior to this, Pastor Justina served as Associate for Administration to The Rev. William “Bill” Gohl Jr., Bishop of the Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA. During her quest to become an ordained minister, Pastor Justina has been actively involved in various ministries of the Synod and ELCA. She also serves as the Secretary for the African National Ministries which supports African pastors and congregations in the ELCA. Pastor Justina also obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Strayer University in 2016, followed by a Masters in Business Management in 2019.
A true servant leader, Pastor Justina is dedicated to serving others through her work in the ministry. She has a natural skill for connecting with people and her diverse skills and experience allow her to connect with a wide range of individuals. She has developed a deep understanding of the importance of community building and helping others. She is relatable and approachable, someone who can provide guidance and support people from all walks of life. She leads and serves with compassion, understanding and grace.
Pastor Justina enjoys spending time with her family and friends and hosting gatherings.
