(225) 383-4777fumcinfo@firstmethodist.org
OUR MISSION
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

PLAN A VISIT

Leadership

Meet the Pastors

11Our Staff

Rev. Brady Whitton

Senior Pastor

(225) 383-4777 ext. 210

11Our Staff

Rev. Fernie Rivera

Associate Pastor; Executive Pastor of Emerging Worship and Mission Field Engagement

(225) 383-4777 ext. 253

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Rev. Dr. Don Cottrill

Pastor Emeritus

(225) 383-4777

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Rev. Kale Wetekamm

Associate Pastor, Director of Youth Ministry

(225) 383-4777 ext. 235

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Rev. Kip Shuford

Associate Pastor of Visitation

(225) 383-4777 ext. 248

Meet The Ministry Team

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Anne Roberts

Children and Youth Administrative Coordinator

(225) 383-4777 ext. 264

11Our Staff

Ardith Leckey

Welcome Center Receptionist

(225) 383-4777

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Bonnie Brignac

Accountant

(225) 383-4777 ext. 220

11Our Staff

Cherri Johnson

Director Emeritus of Spiritual Formation

(225) 383-4777 ext. 249

11Our Staff

Destiny Muse

Contributions Coordinator

(225) 383-4777 ext. 218

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Durrell Domino

Custodian
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Ed Sterling

Custodian
11Our Staff

Elizabeth Hayes

Director of Missions

(225) 383-4777 ext. 246

11George Ragsdale

George Ragsdale

Senior Executive Director

(225) 383-4777 ext. 251

11Our Staff

Holden Miller

Associate Director of Music and Organist

(225) 383-4777 ext. 222

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Jake Warren

Worship Leader - The America Street Service

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Jamie Rhodes

Worship Leader - Mid City Church

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Kathryn Thomas

Youth Ministry Associate

11Our Staff

Katie Davis

Director of Operations for Emerging Worship and Mission Field Engagement

(225) 383-4777 ext. 257

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Kevin Roberson

Head Chef
11Our Staff

Lamar Drummonds

Executive Director of Sanctuary Music and Worship

(225) 383-4777 ext. 221

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Louis Poree

Custodian
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Melissa Feigley

Administrative Assistant for the Business Office & Nursery Director

(225) 383-4777 ext. 241

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Nan DeFoe

Administrative Assistant - Care Ministry

(225) 383-4777 ext. 229

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Pam Brignac

Director of the Early Learning Center

(225) 383-4777 ext. 244

11Our Staff

Pattye Hewitt

Executive Director of Adult Discipleship, Care and Welcoming Ministries

(225) 383-4777 ext. 255

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Quincey Mitchell

Director of Facilities

(225) 383-4777 ext. 233

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Rebecca Mitchell

Director of Care Ministry

(225) 383-4777 ext. 239

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Rev. Kale Wetekamm

Associate Pastor, Director of Youth Ministry

(225) 383-4777 ext. 235

11Our Staff

Sara Rose

Custodian
11Our Staff

Sarah Wright

Associate Director of Children's Ministry

(225) 383-4777 ext. 260

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Sophia Abbott

Emerging Worship Associate

(225) 383-4777 ext. 258

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Suzy Rivera

Director of Inviting and Welcoming

(225) 383-4777 ext. 231

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Toni Gilboy

Front Desk Receptionist

(225) 383-4777 ext. 212

11Our Staff

Troy Williams

Assistant Director of Facilities

(225) 383-4777

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Virginia Guffey

Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor

(225) 383-4777 ext. 210

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Yvette Johnson

Kitchen Assistant

Looking For A Job?

We are always looking for individuals to join our team. We have openings in our Early Learning Center, Custodial, and Kitchen staff teams. If you are interested in submitting your resume for future openings, please contact George Ragsdale.

We are also hiring for our Youth Ministry department. Click the buttons below for more information on the positions.