After 13 years as the senior pastor at Knollwood, Dr. Bob Setzer, Jr., retired Jan. 31, 2025. The occasion was marked by memorable celebrations and expressions of gratitude.
When he announced his retirement to the congregation on Oct. 20, 2024, Dr. Bob said, “Serving as your pastor for the past 13 years (effective Nov. 15) has been one of the greatest privileges of my life and certainly my most rewarding experience in pastoral ministry.
“But after over four decades in the full-time ministry of the church, I feel my soul yearning for a new chapter when I can spend more time with my beloved wife, Bambi, and with our daughter, Whitney, son-in-law, Jay, and grandsons, James (12) and Andrew (9).”
Jan 26, 2024: Celebration of Bob and Bambi Setzer’s Ministry. Recording
In response to the news of our pastor’s retirement, Knollwood’s chair of deacons, Spence O’Neill, said, “While we will miss Bob very much, we are grateful for his many years at Knollwood, and we trust that the period ahead will be a fruitful time of reflection and connection for our congregation as we move toward the next chapter of Knollwood’s history.”
