You can typically find Jen in a local coffee shop chatting with GSLC youth or enjoying a local hiking spot with her husband and 3 children, ages 11, 8 and 4 years old. Jen is a Cincinnati native – lifelong Bengals fan, Graeter’s ice-cream lover and regular consumer of Skyline Chili on Sundays after worship. Jen has had the privilege of serving youth and families at Good Shepherd for the last 15 years, specifically the Senior High group, Vacation Bible School, Camp ministry and Manna, our Sunday morning Faith Practice Hour for all ages. Jen dreams of visiting Utah, serving in Haiti and learning how to play her guitar sometime in the next 10-years.

Hello! My name is Rev. Aly Mazzei (she/her/hers) and I am the new pastoral assistant for the Edge House. A little bit about me; I am an ordained pastor in the ELCA, I am married to a chef (Bobbie), we have four animal offspring and we live just south of the city in Newport, KY. Before working at the Edge House I was the Program Director for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio and before that I was the pastor of a Lutheran church in Springfield, Ohio. I obtained my Masters of Divinity at the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC.

In my free time I am typically outdoors doing weather appropriate activities. I ski A LOT in the winter and hike, camp, and fish in spring, summer, and fall. One of my favorite places in the whole world to adventure in is Colorado and pre-covid I would try to head out there once a year. Since the beginning of covid, to get my ski fix in, I joined the national ski patrol which has become a fulfilling combo of helping people and skiing. If I am inside you can find me cooking, baking, reading, or watching a good show.

Ask me more about campus ministry, food, and skiing!

Scott had served at Good Shepherd in a part-time capacity managing the church's social media platforms for 3+ years before becoming full-time in 2020.  In this new role as Director of Online Minsitry, Scott now also manages the website, provides video production, and is developing the church's live stream video capabilities.  Scott is married to Jen Jarman, Director of Faith Formation, and they have three children, a dog (Bluebarry), and cat (Mr Whiskers).  Scott enjoys exploring the outdoors, whether that is visiting National Parks, hiking, trail running, or whitewater kayaking.  Scott is a Cincinnati native although wouldn't mind living in the mountains after his kids are all grown up.

Hi!  I'm Kevin Seal and I joined the Good Shepherd family as the Director of Worship and Music on September 27, 2021.  I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and began both my musical and faith journeys as a young boy by singing in church choirs.  I started organ lessons in high school and have pursued my passion for music ever since.   I am a total music nerd and love all forms of classical music, from chamber music to opera, but am most passionate about using music as a force for spiritual transformation and personal growth.

I attended a great Lutheran school, St Olaf, where I received my undergraduate in Church Music and also happened to meet my future wife, Elizabeth.  Elizabeth is a music and theatre teacher who has taught all ages - and also happens to be a skilled soprano.  We are both passionate about traveling, hiking, and backpacking.  We also have two dogs that we are nuts about:  Zander and Eddie. 

When I'm not making music or planning liturgies, I can be found on a mountain bike, star-gazing, or cooking up something delicious in the kitchen.