Pastoral Staff
Pastor Cindy Knudsen
Pastor Cindy brings a wealth of experience and a heart full of compassion to her role as a pastor at the Manchester Church of the Nazarene. A preacher's kid and pastor's wife, Cindy's journey in ministry has been deeply rooted in her family and faith. Over the years, she has served in various capacities including children's leader, nextgen pastor, and children and families pastor. She also worked as a public elementary teacher for 19 years.
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Cindy is a district licensed minister, demonstrating her commitment to spiritual leadership and service. She attended Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Bible College, earning her Bachelor's degree from St. Leo University. She is currently taking religion classes through Mt. Vernon Nazarene University.
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Outside of her pastoral duties, Cindy loves to read, play games (with a special fondness for Scrabble), and spend quality time with her family. She has been married to Troy (TAK), since 1986. They have two grown children who are both Nazarene youth pastors in Georgia. Their daughter Courtney is married to Scott, and their son Trevor is married to Hope. They have three grandchildren: Zeke, Ezra, and Tea.
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Email Pastor Cindy: pastorcindy2022@gmail.com
Associate Pastor Kevin Bishop
Pastor Kevin was born in Quincy, Massachusetts and grew up here in Manchester. He attended Gordon State College in Barnesville, Georgia; Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia; and Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee where he earned his Associates Degree in Psychology, Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, and Master’s Degree in Religion/Pastoral Counseling respectively. Before serving our church, Pastor Kevin served as Associate Pastor/Worship Leader at Griffin First Church of the Nazarene. Prior to that, he had served as Worship Pastor here and Pastor at the LaGrange Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Kevin is an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene.
Email Pastor Kevin: kevbishop@icloud.com
ABOUT US
Organized in 1932, Manchester Church of the Nazarene has proven to be a friendly and loving Church. Throughout the years, we continue to welcome anyone who walks through our doors. To find out more about the Church of the Nazarene please visit: https://nazarene.org/mission
