Pastor Scott Hannon
Pastor Scott serves the people of St. John by helping the congregation welcome everyone, care for one another, and grow in the joy of God’s love through Jesus Christ.
Pastor Scott earned his bachelor’s degree at the University at Buffalo and went to seminary at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in preaching from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.
Pastor Scott and his wife, Kate, live in Bowmansville, NY with their children Molly, Delaney, and John Scott. Scott and Kate love Western New York for many reasons, not the least of which are the changing seasons, wonderful people, and of course the Buffalo Bills.
Pastor Scott’s ministry priorities are worship, preaching and teaching. Scott’s hobbies are guitar, golf, and reading.
To read some of Scott’s musings visit his blog Way-ward at www.psdh.org.
Word and Action
Contributing Writer
Rev. Dr. Scott D. Hannon
St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY
We all know someone who talks an awful lot and who makes a lot...
We are not there yet
Contributing Writer
Rev. Dr. Scott D. Hannon
St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY
We are not there yet. We are not yet what we shall be.
“This life...
Rude?
Contributing Writer
Rev. Dr. Scott D. Hannon
St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY
Some tribes of Christianity often brag about how bad they are at evangelism. My...
Eagle
Contributing Writer
Rev. Dr. Scott D. Hannon
St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY
I stood in my basement looking around at totes, bins, baskets, and cluttered shelves....
Combination
Contributing Writer
Rev. Dr. Scott D. Hannon
St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY
You see a hungry person, what do you do?
You come across a naked hobo...
We Are Like Clay
Contributing Writer
Rev. Dr. Scott D. Hannon
St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY
I had lunch recently with a church member who shared his frustrations with health....
Hurt & Healing.
Contributing Writer
Rev. Dr. Scott D. Hannon
St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY
I just looked down at my hand and realized… I’m healing.
Who knew? I didn't....
Peace Starved and Hope Deprived
Contributing Writer
Rev. Dr. Scott D. Hannon
St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY
Peace is scarce. Peace - that is, tranquility, harmony, serenity, stillness, calmness - it...
Joy-Full
Contributing Writer
Rev. Dr. Scott D. Hannon
St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY
I have a tendency to dwell on criticism and shrug off positive comments. Instead...
“Meat & Ketchup!”
Contributing Writer
Rev. Dr. Scott D. Hannon
St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY
“MEAT AND KETCHUP!” my three-year-old son Matthew yelled at me when I entered the...
