Meet the Team

The ministry staff at Living Savior serves both locations in
Asheville and Hendersonville, NC. 

Pastor Paul Zell

Pastor
Four Words:
Un-short  -  Family  -  Hiking  -  Gospel
More about Paul Zell
After serving as a pastor in MN, SD, GA and then teaching at our Seminary in WI for 15 years, it's a privilege to be back in the South. But why? We are here to share the grace of God in Jesus Christ.

You see, when you come to know the Holy Scriptures, you find that God’s grace is not only “amazing,” like the song says; it’s also powerful and practical. God’s grace is a comfort in times of stress. It gives rest to those who are weary. It brings God’s everlasting mercy even to the “chief of sinners” (1 Timothy 1:12-17) and an “overflowing hope” to anyone who trusts in him (Romans 15:13).

If you’re still reading this little “bio,” I hope you will give me the opportunity to show you what the Scriptures say and to build you up in the grace of God that’s poured out through Jesus Christ. Please don’t be reluctant to get in touch with me with a text, email, or phone call.

Pastor Paul Zell
pastorzell@lsavior.org 
(828) 595-4086

Eva Krauss

Preschool Director & Lead Teacher
Four Words about Eva:
Educator  -  Family  -  Friends  -  Jesus
More about Eva Krauss
Mrs. Eva Krauss has been the director and lead teacher of Living Savior Preschool since its inception in 2007. Her energy to teach, eagerness to nurture children, and experience of more than 20 years in the classroom are a blessing to our ministry and the families we serve.

Eva and her husband have two children. In addition to serving as director and lead teacher, she plays piano and organ for worship, and enjoys baking/cooking, working out, reading, and getting together with friends.

To learn more about the preschool or get a tour, call or email today.

Eva Krauss
lspreschool@gmail.com
(828) 650-0404

Ben Schwartz

Pastoral Intern ("Vicar")
Four Words about Ben:
Sports  -  Family  -  Friends  -  Jesus
More about Ben Schwartz
Hello! I'm Ben. I was born in the Midwest, raised on the West Coast, and am now blessed to call WNC home.

I'm not sure if there was ever a time in my life where I knew for certain that I wanted to be a pastor. I was blessed with very supportive teachers and parents who were quick to point out potential gifts I might have for serving others. However, going into college I still wasn't sure if full time ministry was for me.

Amid all of my uncertainty, and the doubts I still have, I always had people in my life who were quick to encourage me and help me, but even quicker to point me to the best, and only, source of certainty there is: Jesus.

I have been thoroughly blessed to be a part of Living Savior's gospel ministry, surrounded by people who share a common faith in their unchanging God. Even though this world is crazy, broken, and changing all the time, God's children rest assured; although we don't know what the future holds, we know the One who holds the future.

If you or someone you know is looking for a source of certainty in their life, please feel free to contact me or anyone else at Living Savior. We would love to get to know you!

Ben Schwartz
vicarschwartz@lsavior.org
(360) 979-7756