About

First United Methodist Church is a dynamic family of faith, devoted to making disciples for Jesus Christ and witnessing to His saving love in our church, local, and world communities.

We use the acronym WINGS to articulate our mission.

Welcome All

Invite Commitment

Nurture Growth

Grow Disciples

Send Servants

Learn about our church’s history.

Our Staff

The staff at First Church is here to serve Christ and to assist you in your service to Christ. We are a committed and energetic team, full of creative ideas and enthusiasm for First Church’s ministry.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have about First Church and our
ministries.

Mike Minnix, Senior Pastor
pastormike@fumchurch.com

Lucretia Hurley-Browning, Assistant Pastor
lucretia@fumchurch.com

Tina Eaton, Adult Ministries Coordinator
adultministry@fumchurch.com

Norma Lockney, Children’s Ministries Director
kidscount@fumchurch.com

Lisa McCaffrey, Youth Pastor
uthrock@fumchurch.com

Kristin Brown, Office Manager
office@fumchurch.com

April Prather, Administrative Assistant
office@fumchurch.com

Roger Walton, Facilities Manager

Charlie Ryder, Little Friends Nursery School Director
LFNS@fumchurch.com

Jody Brinley, Music Director and Sanctuary Choir Director
brynleawesties@comcast.net

Allison Ometz, Director, Junior Choir
ometz@msn.com

Bill Ingraham, Organist