Shawn Stutz
Twenty-five years ago, I remembered very vividly embracing a call to ministry. No matter where or when, I have come to see that God has invited me to a life of followship; living and leading like Him daily.
My call led me first into church work through various pastoring roles over 16 years. In 2012, God led me into the marketplace for a season as His ambassador. Because story-telling has been a significant part of my call, in 2014, I authored the book I Have Ears: Learning to Hear from God. With hope, the next book God has placed in my heart, My King, His Kingdom, will come to fruition soon.
My marketplace call soon led me to serve in the faith-based nonprofit sector. In 2018, I became Executive Director of FOCUS Ministries, a thriving prison & reentry nonprofit which serves incarcerated men and women in Knoxville & East Tennessee. During 2020, fellow friends and I launched Journey Appalachia, a two-year retreat process for the Spiritual Formation of Leaders. Establishing the Journey was a long-time dream come true-- a place dedicated to the spiritual formation of leaders.
In 2022, God has once again led me to kingdom service in the local church. I work as the GROW Adults pastor at Shoreline Church in Knoxville. This role gives me the opportunity to remind people that we have a good King and people need to know Him and be taught how to trust Him.
No matter the job or role, the call to serve Christ and make his Kingdom known is always preeminent. My heart comes alive when inspiring men and women to greater Christ-likeness through strategic disciple-making. I love to use story, sound teaching, and biblical community to introduce others to Christ and His eternal Kingdom.
I have been blessed with the greatest wife, Michelle, and two amazing adult children, Kaitlyn and Elijah. On December 15, 2021, Michelle and I took a step of calling together as we adopted Gabby and Anna into the Stutz family. It has been a fantastic blessing having these two sisters in our home. We love living in Knoxville (East TN) with our two lovable mutts, Lucy and Cash.
If your heart beats with a calling or passion like mine, I would love to connect with you.
My call led me first into church work through various pastoring roles over 16 years. In 2012, God led me into the marketplace for a season as His ambassador. Because story-telling has been a significant part of my call, in 2014, I authored the book I Have Ears: Learning to Hear from God. With hope, the next book God has placed in my heart, My King, His Kingdom, will come to fruition soon.
My marketplace call soon led me to serve in the faith-based nonprofit sector. In 2018, I became Executive Director of FOCUS Ministries, a thriving prison & reentry nonprofit which serves incarcerated men and women in Knoxville & East Tennessee. During 2020, fellow friends and I launched Journey Appalachia, a two-year retreat process for the Spiritual Formation of Leaders. Establishing the Journey was a long-time dream come true-- a place dedicated to the spiritual formation of leaders.
In 2022, God has once again led me to kingdom service in the local church. I work as the GROW Adults pastor at Shoreline Church in Knoxville. This role gives me the opportunity to remind people that we have a good King and people need to know Him and be taught how to trust Him.
No matter the job or role, the call to serve Christ and make his Kingdom known is always preeminent. My heart comes alive when inspiring men and women to greater Christ-likeness through strategic disciple-making. I love to use story, sound teaching, and biblical community to introduce others to Christ and His eternal Kingdom.
I have been blessed with the greatest wife, Michelle, and two amazing adult children, Kaitlyn and Elijah. On December 15, 2021, Michelle and I took a step of calling together as we adopted Gabby and Anna into the Stutz family. It has been a fantastic blessing having these two sisters in our home. We love living in Knoxville (East TN) with our two lovable mutts, Lucy and Cash.
If your heart beats with a calling or passion like mine, I would love to connect with you.