Karen Hetzler
Executive Director, Christian Union New York
Karen graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, AL with a double major in pre-medicine and music. She then graduated summa cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis with a Master’s degree in vocal performance. She was the founder, manager, and owner of two music studios and sang opera and classical music professionally; although as the wife of a pastor has served extensively in their various local churches and ministries for twenty years.
Karen graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, AL with a double major in pre-medicine and music. She then graduated summa cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis with a Master’s degree in vocal performance. She was the founder, manager, and owner of two music studios and sang opera and classical music professionally; although as the wife of a pastor has served extensively in their various local churches and ministries for twenty years. She served as volunteer Bible course leader during their years on Princeton University’s campus with Christian Union. Her husband, Dr. Chuck Hetzler is Christian Union's Vice President of Biblical Theology. Karen’s ministry passions are seeking the Lord for national revival, developing Christian leaders, and women’s ministry.
Karen is the mother of four teenage children, two of whom are adopted from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She loves watching them all thrive and grow. Besides Sunday mornings, Karen’s favorite part of each week is “Friday night date night” with Chuck every week for twenty-two years.
Joseph Blodgett
Project Manager
Christian Union America & Christian Union New York
Joseph Blodgett is a dedicated apprentice to Jesus, a devoted husband and father, and a fervent champion of biblical literacy and spiritual formation.
With his wife and three children by his side, Joseph has served as an Event Director and Teaching Pastor for both local and national ministries. He graduated summa cum laude from Liberty University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biblical and Theological Studies. He soon will embark on a new educational (online) journey, deciding between Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and Duke Divinity School.
In addition to his formal ministry roles, he and his wife oversee a house church (The Garden) where they foster others through deep discipleship and genuine Christian community. In his free time, he can often be found engrossed in a good book, savoring quality moments with his family and friends, and frequenting local eateries throughout East Tennessee.
In addition to his formal ministry roles, he and his wife oversee a house church (The Garden) where they foster others through deep discipleship and genuine Christian community. In his free time, he can often be found engrossed in a good book, savoring quality moments with his family and friends, and frequenting local eateries throughout East Tennessee.
