Concordia Seminary Dean of Theological Research and Publication Dr. Kevin Golden takes some time to introduce new faculty member Dr. Sam Eatherton, who recently joined the Seminary as assistant professor of Practical Theology, kantor and director of music arts, and the Kreft Chair for Music Arts.
Previously, Eatherton served as kantor at Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Sheboygan, Wis. (2020-24); minister of music and teacher at Zion Lutheran Church and School in Dallas, Texas (2000-20); and as a teacher and the director of music at Trinity Lutheran Church and School in St. Joseph, Mich. (1996-2000). Eatherton received a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in church music from Baylor University (2019) in Waco, Texas; a Master of Church Music from Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill. (2003); and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in education with a concentration in music from Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward (1996). Learn more about Eatherton.