Staff

Who should I ask?

If you aren’t sure who to contact, please call the Main Church Office at 817-336-7277 and speak to our Receptionist, Donna Smith.

Adult Education
Rev. Linda McDermott | lmcdermott@myfumc.org | 817-339-5064

Children’s Ministries
Mark Burrows | mburrows@myfumc.org | 817-339-5097

Choirs, Special music programs
Thomas Williams |twilliams@myfumc.org | 817-339-5074

Communications
Clint Church | cchurch@myfumc.org |  817-339-5087

Discipleship, Grace Groups, Young Professionals
Dr. Zhenya Gurina-Rodriguez | zgurina@myfumc.org | 817-339-5067

eleven:eleven, Disaster Relief
Rev. Tom McDermott | tmcdermott@myfumc.org | 817-339-3881

Facilities, Use of rooms & spaces
Sandy Williams | swilliams@myfumc.org | 817-339-5092

First Street Methodist Mission
Linda Murphy | lmurphy@firststreetmission.org | 817-339-2404

The Gathering
Rev. Lance Marshall | lmarshall@myfumc.org | 817-339-5078

Hospitality, Guests & New Members, Joining FUMCFW, United Methodist Women
Lisa Helm | lhelm@myfumc.org | 817-339-2403

Leadership opportunities, Baptism, Sanctuary Service
Dr. Mike Marshall | mmarshall@myfumc.org | 817-339-2409

Online giving
Steve Fagan | sfagan@myfumc.org | 817-339-5085

Outdoor Ministries, A/V
Austin Patton | apatton@myfumc.org | 817-339-5081

Parents’ Day Out, Nursery
Paula Wagstaff | pwagstaff@myfumc.org | 817-546-4414

Pledging, Financial gifts
Nancy Fisher | nfisher@myfumc.org | 817-339-5098

Pastoral care, Counseling, Senior Adults, Costa Rica Mission Trip
Rev. Phyllis Barren | pbarren@myfumc.org | 817-339-5082

Preschool
Nina Burrows | nburrows@myfumc.org | 817-870-9174

Youth Ministries, Confirmation
Kat Bair | kbair@myfumc.org | 817-339-5070

Dr. Tim Bruster

Senior Pastor

tbruster@myfumc.org
817-339-5060

Dr. Tim Bruster currently serves as senior pastor of the 6,000-member First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Centenary College in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion. In 1985 he graduated Cum Laude from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University with a Master of Divinity and went on to earn a Doctor of Ministry degree in preaching and worship in 1991, also from Perkins.

Prior to his appointment to First UMC Fort Worth in 2003, Bruster served seven years as senior pastor of First UMC Georgetown. From 1993 – 1996, he served as pastor of the Westchase Campus of First UMC in Houston and was responsible for the overall evangelism ministries for both the Westchase and Downtown Campuses. He served as associate pastor of Preaching and Program Administration at Marvin UMC in Tyler from 1991 – 1993, and pastor at Noonday UMC in Tyler from 1986 – 1991 and Bascom UMC in Tyler from 1984 – 1986. While a student, he was an intern/associate pastor at First UMC in Texarkana from 1983 – 1984, chaplain intern at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas in 1983, and pastor of the Church Hill Circuit in Henderson from 1980 – 1983.

Beyond the local church, Bruster has served as president of the Central Texas Annual Conference Council on Finance & Administration. He led the Central Texas Conference delegation to the 2008 General and Jurisdictional Conferences and was elected to the 2012 delegation, as well. He serves on the General Council on Finance and Administration of the United Methodist Church, the Board of Trustees of Texas Wesleyan University, the Perkins School of Theology Executive Board at SMU, the Board of Trustees of the Texas Methodist Foundation, the Advisory Board of the Centenary College Christian Leadership Center and the YWCA Racial Justice Committee. He has served two terms on the Board of Directors of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. and a term on the Board of the Tarrant Area Community of Churches. Tim has been a member of the Downtown Fort Worth Rotary Club since 2003.

He and his wife, Susan, live in Fort Worth and have three grown daughters: Sarah, who is married to Stephen Pepper, Katie, and Emily. They are also the proud grandparents of Alice Pepper.

He is a licensed pilot and his primary hobby is aviation. He also enjoys family outings, reading, travel and music.

Rev. Linda McDermott

Associate Pastor of Adult Education

817-339-5064

As an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church (UMC), Linda has been happily serving the UMC for 29 years and FUMCFW for over 18 years. Linda graduated from The University of Texas at Austin, where she received a bachelor’s degree with honors. After completing an additional minor in history, Linda received a certificate in secondary education from Texas Christian University (TCU). She then attained her master of divinity degree, with highest honors, from the Brite Divinity School at TCU. She currently serves as Senior Associate Pastor at FUMCFW with primary responsibilities in overseeing worship.

Linda really enjoys teaching the Bible and engaging people in theology discussions. Beginning with Disciple Bible Study, she has led weekly study groups for more than 27 years. “I find teaching the Bible to be one of the most rewarding parts of ministry. Not only do I enjoy engaging with people who ask the deeper questions of faith, I find that my own faith is enhanced in dialogue with others who are seeking to be faithful disciples of Jesus.”

Linda’s husband, Tom, is also an ordained UMC clergy member and is the Associate Pastor overseeing the eleven:eleven celebration service for FUMCFW. Linda and Tom have been married for more than 37 years and have two sons, Tim and Matthew, a daughter-in-law, Emily, and a granddaughter, Molly. “I am loving being a grandmother and watching my family grow!” Linda exclaims.

In her spare time, Linda loves to travel and see new places with Tom — her favorite travel companion. And for the last two years, she’s been trying her hand at vegetable gardening. She also enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, and spending time in nature.

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Dr. Mike Marshall

Associate Pastor of Leadership Development

817-339-2409

Mike was born in Mt. Morris, Illinois; a small town northwest of Chicago.  Most of his family lives in the Midwest. They occasionally see him as “rather confused” and living a long way from home — but they also know how thrilled he is to be in Fort Worth! Mike attended Centenary College in Shreveport (along with Tim & Susan Bruster) and graduated in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education. He moved to Denver to attend the Iliff School of Theology and graduated in 1984 with a Master of Divinity degree. And his academic “career” ended in 1996, when he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. From 1984-1996, he served four United Methodist churches in the Chicago suburbs.

Mike moved to Fort Worth in January of 1997 to become an Associate Pastor here at First United Methodist Church. His “first stint” was from 1997-2005.  For three years, he served as the Senior Pastor of FUMC in Burleson. His “second stint” at FUMCFW began in October of 2008, when he returned as the Executive Pastor.  Serving here is the greatest blessing of his vocational life, and something that he will never take for granted.

Mike’s wife Jan grew up in Van Alstyne, TX, and is familiar to many people as a singer with Choral Union and Adoramus. They have blended a family of three children and three grandchildren. Adam Wood and his wife Jami live in Madison, WI with their young children Aaron and Micah. Katie Marshall Lancarte and her husband Neal live in Benbrook. They welcomed their son Henry in October of 2020. Ben Marshall lives and works in the Metroplex, and is the best “Daddy” you can imagine to his dog, Ronan!

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Rev. Zhenya Gurina-Rodriguez, PhD

Associate Pastor of Grace Groups & Discipleship

817-339-5067

Zhenya Gurina-Rodriguez was born in the former USSR, where her father served in the military and her mother worked as an elementary school teacher. At the age of 12, Zhenya and her mother joined the Russian Baptist church in Krymsk, Russia.

After graduating from high school, Zhenya studied cross-cultural communication (English major and Spanish minor) at Voronezh State University in Voronezh, Russia. In Voronezh, Zhenya discovered New Commandment United Methodist Church. Soon she got involved in the youth ministry and outreach ministry at New Commandment. She also worked as a pastor’s interpreter and facilitated his communication with Rockwall First United Methodist Church in Rockwall, Texas.

After graduating from college, Zhenya discerned that God was calling her to the ministry in the United Methodist Church. She applied to Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, and in 2006, Zhenya came to Fort Worth to begin work on her Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree at Brite.

While working on her MDiv, Zhenya also served as Children’s Minister at Christ United Methodist Church in Fort Worth, and then as a pastor at Nueva Vida United Methodist Church in Fort Worth, working primarily with the immigrant community from Mexico and Central America.

In 2012 Zhenya was ordained as an elder in Rio Grande Annual Conference. She then got to work on her PhD in Biblical Studies, also at Brite. In May, 2019 Zhenya graduated from Brite Divinity School with her PhD in Biblical Studies.

She lives in Benbrook with her husband, Edwin Rodriguez, their son, Theo, and their five pups.

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Rev. Phyllis Barren

Associate Pastor of Congregational Care & Senior Adults

817-339-5082

Rev. Phyllis Barren was born on a 300 acre farm in Sanger, Texas where some of her fondest memories were formed around cattle and the smell of wheat being cut by a combine. Ministry was a natural extension of Phyllis’ family life. “If the doors were open to the church, my family was there. I went to my grandmother’s house every weekend and went to church with her and my parents every week. I stayed with Nannie for four years until she died, and I saw God work in me and through me during that time. I was 18 — 22 years old. I have always enjoyed serving and working with older adults so I truly find joy serving the church. Now, I am doing my dream job — visiting with people, making hospital rounds and playing chicken foot with the seniors of this church.”

When she’s not working at the church, Phyllis likes to read in her garden and take long walks on nature trails, but what she enjoys most is her family. “I have three sons that are the light of my world.” Miles, Trevor and Hunter all share a love of animals. Her two older sons have a Husky and a Bichon-Frise. Hunter, who is in high school, and Phyllis, share two ShihTzu, although Phyllis says they’re her babies. “They have sweaters when it’s cold and rain coats. They follow me everywhere I go.”

Phyllis holds a BS in Education, MA in Early Childhood Education, did her seminary work at SMU/Perkins School of Theology, holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, and will soon have her LPC.

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Rev. Lance Marshall

Senior Pastor

817-336-7277

The theologian Frederick Buechner once wrote, “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet,” Rev. Lance Marshall, FUMCFW Senior Pastor, says he knows God’s call on his life pairs his love for starting new things with reaching new people in need of hope and purpose.

Ever since joining the First Church staff in 2013, Lance has focused on finding new ways to engage new people with the good news of Christ’s love, grace, and peace. He is passionate about teaching Scripture and discipleship in ways that are relevant, engaging, and life-giving. He would love to buy you a cup of coffee and hear your story—reach out and ask!

Born in Houston and raised in Colleyville, Lance is married to his best friend and Grapevine High School sweetheart, Elizabeth. They have four young children and reside in north Fort Worth. They love jumping on the trampoline, watching countless movies, and pizza every Friday night.

Lance’s favorite way to relax is to spend time listening to podcasts and playing video games early in the morning. He’s played the electric guitar since he was 13 and really should be better at it by now.

Lance graduated from The University of Texas with a B.S. in Communication Studies and from Brite Divinity School at TCU with an M.Div.

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Clint Church

The Gathering Music Leader

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Rev. Tom McDermott

Associate Pastor of eleven:eleven

817-339-3881

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Rev. Nancy Froman

Part-Time First Street Methodist Mission Special Ministries Coordinator & Associate for Children’s Faith Development

nfroman@firststreetmission.org
817-851-8998

Rev. Nancy Froman was born and reared in Fort Worth, grew up in the FUMCFW family and is delighted to return to work in the First Street Mission and Children’s Ministries.

Nancy was called to ministry at age 22. She has been a minister for the United Methodist Church for over 25 years. Aside from five years in Washington State, most of her work has been in the Central Texas Conference.

When Nancy takes time away from church, she and her husband, Gregg, enjoy international travel, working out, watching movies, and playing music together.

Nancy graduated from Fort Worth Country Day School. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from TCU and holds a Master’s of Divinity from Brite Divinity School, TCU.

Dr. Lamar E. Smith

Part-Time Associate Pastor of Evangelism

lsmith@myfumc.org
817-339-3886

Dr. Lamar E. Smith answered the call to the ministry for these reasons: “My love of people, my love for the Methodist Church, and my respect for my parents, for whom the ministry and church were vitally important. I appreciate the opportunities to serve people on some of the most important days of their lives.”

Lamar has a passion for travel, visiting Israel seven times, and 29 other countries. He also enjoys reading and golf. One of his favorite quotes is by Mark Twain, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why.”

Born in Jasper, Texas, Lamar grew up in Mineola, graduating from high school there and continuing to Texas Wesleyan University and Perkins School of Theology at SMU. He was the sixth of eight children and loved being part of a large family. He has three children: Dell Smith Wood, L. Edward Smith II and E. Hudgens Smith.

Allison Alvarado

Executive Director

817-336-7277

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Mark Burrows

Director of Children’s Ministries

817-339-5097

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Janice Cooper

Children’s Ministries Assistant

817-339-5093

“The three grand essentials of happiness are: Something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for.”

 — Allan K. Chalmers 

Janice received a B.S. in Spanish and English from McMurry University in Abilene, an M.A. in Educational Leadership from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University. After 32 years in education as a teacher, curriculum director, principal, and superintendent, Janice was ready for a change.

She has taught Sunday School classes and helped out with Vacation Bible School at FUMCFW in the past and enjoyed these connections. So when a position opened up in the Children’s Ministries, Janice says she felt like it was an answer to her prayers. “I enjoy the great people here and the variety that my job offers,” Janice says. “I look forward to coming in every day!”

In her spare time, Janice likes to spend time with family, travel, nap, cook, ride motorcycles with her friends, and lead Weight Watchers classes. Her daughter, Katie, is 19 years old and is attending Tarrant County College this fall. “She is my pride and joy!” Janice exclaims. Katie’s friend, Lilly, is 18 and also lives with them. Janice says, “She is a sweetheart!” They have a Rat Terrier named Minnie, along with two cats named Tarzan and Rascal.

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Heather Teems

Children’s Ministries Event Coordinator

hteems@myfumc.org
817-339-5096

Brenda Kegans

Youth Ministries Assistant

bkegans@myfumc.org
817-339-3888

Matt Britt

Director of Youth Ministries

817-339-5070

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Thomas Williams

Director of Music & Worship Arts

817-339-5074

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Peggy Graff

Organist and Associate Director of Music & Worship Arts

817-339-2405

Born in Hastings in Nebraska, Peggy graduated from Hastings Senior High School. She holds a bachelor of music education degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a master’s degree in sacred music from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. Before coming to FUMCFW, she served as church organist/pianist and assistant choir director at First UMC Grapevine for 14 years and taught choral music at Birdville High School for 14 years.

Even as a child, Peggy conducted worship services at home, complete with music and scripture.”When I was in the fourth grade, I was called to be a Christian,” she says, “and the ministry just came as a natural outgrowth of that.”

She started playing piano in Sunday School when she was 11 years old and playing organ for the church when she was 13. “I feel like I have in my fingertips a direct connection to God. Playing the organ and the piano is like praying to me.”

In playing for worship services, Peggy says she likes to add meaning to congregational hymns by providing harmonizations and “color” to the text. “For example,” she explains, “if there’s a verse that is not as uplifting — maybe it’s a little more sorrowful, I’ll play it in a minor tonality with a softer registration; for a verse that is more uplifting, I’ll play more exuberantly.

Peggy says that she enjoys collaborating on ideas for the future of our Music and Worship Arts program and events that will take place at our church, as well as being with the people in Choral Union: “Is a lot of fun,” she adds, “it’s a great group of people!”

In her spare time Peggy likes spending time with her husband, Rev. Chuck Graff, whom she describes as her best friend, decorating the house, and being helpful to others.

In addition to her work with First Church, Peggy serves her profession as a mentor to young teachers, a judge and clinician for UIL choral competitions, and accompanist for band solo and ensemble contests and high school choir concerts.

Since the passing of her 14-year-old miniature dachshund, Scooter, she is currently between pets. She is stepmom to two lovely adult children, Sonia and Jonathan, and three grandchildren, Sadie, Macie, and Bella.

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Brad Thompson

eleven:eleven Band Leader

Steve Fagan

Director of Finance

817-339-5085

Born and raised in Fort Worth, Steve has a BBA in Accounting from The University of Texas at Arlington. He earned his CPA certificate while working in public accounting and then spent 25 years working in the corporate world. He says, “I feel very blessed to be able to use my skills and experience to serve the church.” Steve is married to his Western Hills High School sweetheart, Julie, and after 20 years at Trinity United Methodist Church in Arlington, they transferred their membership to FUMCFW in 2018. Their daughter, Sarah, is a professional dancer in New York City, and their son, Sean, is a managed IT consultant in Dallas.

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Ralph Green

Associate Director of Finance

817-339-5065

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Nancy Fisher

Director of Stewardship

817-339-5098

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Janet Ball

Financial Secretary

817-339-5090

Janet started working for the church after introductions through a family member. “Through watching the service on TV in the 80s with my family, I became aware of the wonderful things the church did.”

Janet has worn a lot of hats at FUMCFW. Beginning in 1988, she held a variety of positions in the Children’s and Parent’s Day Out Departments. Then in 2002 she was offered a place in the Business Office. Her favorite part of her current role is all the detail work she enjoys doing.

When Janet’s not spending time with family and friends, you can find her reading, sewing, and working on crafts. She lives in northern Tarrant County with Kelley, her husband of 37 years. Their daughter, Ginnie, and her husband, Trey, were married at FUMCFW in 2013, and they live right around the corner. Janet and Kelley still have their boys at home: two 12-year-old cats named Leo and Foley, along with a German Shepherd named Kaiser.

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Olivia Perkins

Business Office & Stewardship Assistant

operkins@myfumc.org
817-339-5079

Olivia says she knows there is a reason why God placed her here at FUMCFW. She first came to the church as a client of the Methodist Justice Ministry as she was seeking guardianship of her siblings for whom she had been caring. After she received help, Olivia was introduced to the Business Office staff and offered a job as their administrative assistant.

Since she enjoys being organized, Olivia’s favorite part of the job is using her organizational skills to assist the “awesome team” she works with here. “It is my passion to help people,” Olivia exclaims. “From the moment I stepped into the church, I knew that everyone here shares that same passion.”

Olivia graduated from Granbury High School, and she is currently attending Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus where she is pursuing a degree in Nursing. She hopes to one day become a traveling nurse so she can fulfill her dreams of traveling the world as a missionary while also caring for people in need.

Throughout her life, Olivia’s journey has always been linked to helping other people, but she just never saw that as serving them. As she’s grown to know herself better, she’s discovered that she has a huge heart that wants what’s best for her and for others. Olivia now lives to serve, and that brings her great fulfillment. “The church has been such a blessing in my life,” she adds. “I am so happy to get the opportunity to pay it forward through my work.”

When she’s not working, Olivia enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, hiking, exploring, napping, and trying new foods. She lives in Weatherford with her boyfriend, Ryan; her three younger siblings, Matthew, Caylin, and Allison; and their dog, Bruce. They love going on outdoor family adventures whenever they get the chance.

Clint Church

Director of Communications

817-339-5087

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Richard McQuillar

Graphic Designer

817-339-2402

Richard McQuillar was born in Oklahoma city and spent seven years of his life in Okinawa Japan. Returning to Oklahoma, he graduated from Choctaw High School. He is the son of retired Air Force veterans.

Richard is responsible for designing the enews, weekly, Connect and “any other project that lands on my desk.” “This is a great opportunity to grow professionally and spiritually that I couldn’t pass up. I enjoy knowing that the work I do helps get people involved in the worship, volunteer and social opportunities that FUMCFW provides.”

In his spare time, Richard likes being with his family, going to church, participating in sports, watching science fiction movies, writing and illustrating children’s books and eating spicy Korean food. “I enjoy being creative and pushing myself to learn new things every day.”

Richard has been married to his “smart and lovely” wife, Laura, for seven years. They met in freshman English class at the University of Tulsa, where Richard received his Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis on graphic design and minors in business and art history. Fort Worth is Laura’s hometown. They have two sons, Maxwell, 3, who “enjoys playing sports and being a big brother” and newborn Miles, who “enjoys grunting and staying up until the wee hours of the morning.”

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Lisa Helm

Director of Welcoming Ministries

817-339-2403

I have been at FUMCFW since 2012 when I was hired as the Communications Production Manager. In 2015, the Director of Welcoming Ministries position was created and I was asked to make a change and fill that role. It is truly my dream job! I am passionate that everyone who enters our church feels welcomed and cared for, and I love helping new people find ways and places to connect with others at First Church.

I was born in San Angelo, where I graduated from San Angelo Central High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from The University of Texas.  I like to cook, travel, read and spend time with family and friends. My husband, Tommy, and I have two grown daughters and a son-in-law: Catherine, Meredith and her husband, Storm.

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Austin Patton

Technical Director

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Rhonda Gaber

Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor and Executive Director

817-339-5062

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Gayle Ammerman

Discipleship, Education & eleven:eleven Assistant

gammerman@myfumc.org
817-339-5091

Janice Cooper

Children’s Ministries Assistant

jcooper@myfumc.org
817-339-5093

“The three grand essentials of happiness are: Something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for.”

 — Allan K. Chalmers 

Janice received a B.S. in Spanish and English from McMurry University in Abilene, an M.A. in Educational Leadership from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University. After 32 years in education as a teacher, curriculum director, principal, and superintendent, Janice was ready for a change.

She has taught Sunday School classes and helped out with Vacation Bible School at FUMCFW in the past and enjoyed these connections. So when a position opened up in the Children’s Ministries, Janice says she felt like it was an answer to her prayers. “I enjoy the great people here and the variety that my job offers,” Janice says. “I look forward to coming in every day!”

In her spare time, Janice likes to spend time with family, travel, nap, cook, ride motorcycles with her friends, and lead Weight Watchers classes. Her daughter, Katie, is 19 years old and is attending Tarrant County College this fall. “She is my pride and joy!” Janice exclaims. Katie’s friend, Lilly, is 18 and also lives with them. Janice says, “She is a sweetheart!” They have a Rat Terrier named Minnie, along with two cats named Tarzan and Rascal.

Kim Shannon

FUMC Day School Assistant

817-870-9174

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Donna Smith

Receptionist

817-336-7277

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Marianne Wilson

Leadership, Support & Evangelism Assistant

mwilson@myfumc.org
817-339-5071

Ron Hicks

Director of Security

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Lawrence Camacho

Lyle Lodge Director

817-444-1076

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Nina Burrows

Director of FUMC Day School

817-870-9174

Nina Burrows has always been involved in education, holding positions as a textbook editor, first grade teacher, reading specialist, preschool teacher and now, preschool director. “I love working with children and find my job to be rewarding and fun. Kids are just always making me learn and making my laugh.”

Nina was born and raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey ─ a long way from Texas. “This church and this school were such a support as Mark and I raised our children, especially since my mom lives on the east coast. I think it’s extremely important for children to grow up with lots of people around them who care for them.  We don’t always have families close by, but we do offer an amazing school family.”

Sharing her thoughts about early education, Nina says, “I think that we are putting more and more academic pressure on our children at a younger and younger age. It is true that they are capable of amazing things, but they only get one childhood. Our school does a great job of preparing kids for school without putting too much pressure on them. Kids love coming to preschool, and they learn so much while they are here. We do a wonderful job of preparing them for school; I think we foster a love of learning, too.”

Nina is married to Director of Children’s and Family Ministries, Mark Burrows. They met as teachers at an elementary school in Dallas and have two girls. Nina says the girls are “the center of our lives.” The family’s newest addition is a chocolate Labrador named Hazel.

Nina holds a B.A. from Dickinson College and an M.A. from Texas Women’s University. In her spare time, she likes to run, read, and rest.

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Sara Walters

Assistant Director of FUMC Day School

817-870-9174

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Nikki McInnis

Technology and Curriculum Coordinator

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Sid Johnston

Executive Director of First Methodist Church Foundation, Inc.

817-339-5072

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Bernie Scheffler

Director of First Street Methodist Mission

817-335-6080

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Donald Sanders

Experience Specialist of First Street Methodist Mission

dsanders@firststreetmission.org

Kathryn Seeling

Part-Time Financial Assistance Coordinator

kseeling@firststreetmission.org
817-335-6082 ext. 110

Michaela Lidecker

Manager of Operations

817-339-5071

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Jodie Connaughton

Legal Director, Methodist Justice Ministry

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Norma Serrano

Executive Legal Assistant and Office Manager, Methodist Justice Ministry

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Brooks Harrington

 Founder, Methodist Justice Ministry

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Jonathan Turner

Attorney

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Ada Castaneda

Administrative Assistant

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Melanie Hanna

Development Director, Methodist Justice Ministry

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Yajaera Chatterson

Development Director

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Gail Snider

Executive Director

817-332-6266 office
817-994-3803 cell

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Martha Brown

Program Coordinator

Heather White

Program Coordinator

Claire Manno

Youth Ministries Program Staff

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Mark Segura

Experience Specialist of First Street Methodist Mission

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Brenda Brooks Alexander

Associate Pastor of Service

817-339-5078

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Rev. Samuel Macias

Associate Pastor

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Mirta Cadena

Youth Ministries Assistant

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Meredith Ball

Accounts Payable

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Xavier Munoz

A/V Specialist

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Taylor White

Website and Database Developer

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Ali Starnes

A/V Specialist

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Sarah Pricer

Attorney, Methodist Justice Ministry

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Donna Schardt

Attorney, Methodist Justice Ministry

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Maria Cena

Bilingual Intake Specialist, Methodist Justice Ministry

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Rev. Rebekah Davis

Youth Ministries Program Staff

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Stephanie Brown

Church Nursery Coordinator

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Phil Patterson

Site-Based Services Coordinator of First Street Methodist Mission

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Anthony Townsend

Program Associate of First Street Methodist Mission

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Carley Wynn

Outreach Specialist

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Joe Stein

Outreach Specialist

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Clemon White

Campus Experience Manager

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Becky Miller

Ministry Assistant and Funeral Coordinator

817-339-5091

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Angie Parish

Director of Connections and Welcoming

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Mark Sorley

Director of Construction and Facilities

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Andy Rose

Music Assistant

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