Staff

First United Methodist Church of Melbourne

Karlene Adkins

Administrative Assistant

Karlene has been on the staff since 1989. She is responsible for Managing the Office, Maintaining records on personnel, scheduling and directing office projects, keeping minutes on Staff Meetings and Church Council meetings, checking and re-supplying office supplies and inventory, Coordinating Church reports and District and Conference reports, backing up office staff in whatever way they need and many more responsibilities too numerous to mention on this page! Karlene is married to Brady. Their daughter is Stacie and their grandson is Emmanual.

Carrie Andrews

Director of Outreach and Administrative Assistant - Filipino Ministry

Carrie Andrews has been a member of the First United Methodist since 2002. She is currently the Director of Outreach and Administrative Assistant for the Filipino Ministry. She enjoys their Pag-ibig Bible study group. She is passionate about knowing God more with her friends whose lives inspire her. She worked as a Montessori teacher most of her life and she still misses the little ones. She is married to Anthony her high school sweetheart. They are blessed with four girls: Ricca, Nenita, Ana, Sella. Contact Carrie at keri_bum@yahoo.com.

Dick Atwood

Campus Superintendent

Dick has served in this position since 1999 after retiring in 1996 from Harris/GE with 32 years in the Controls Division’s Marketing Dept, as an Application Engineer and Proposal Manager. He and his wife, Zona Gail, have been members of FUMC since 1966 and will be married for 47 years this coming June, 2006. He is in charge of our large facility, making sure that it is maintained. He coordinates our custodial and night desk staff. He directs projects and events related to the Board of Trustees, overseeing a large budget that helps to maintain the following: church complex, equipment, vans, bus, grounds, our two parsonages, Youth Director’s home, Mission Manor and Counseling Center. In this position Dick is a “member at large” of the Board of Trustees.

Jack Braun

Membership Secretary

Jack Braun serves the church as Membership Secretary. He is responsible for keeping the all of the records pertaining to membership, including maintaining addresses, personal data, attendance at Sunday School, and preparing reports for the church, district, and Florida Annual Conference. Additionally he prepares documentation and certificates for baptism, and many other church activities. Jack, and his wife Pat, came to Florida from the Chicago area in 1959 and joined the church. Jack was employed at the Kennedy Space Center as a motion picture and video cameraman for more that 40 years. Shortly after retiring he joined our church staff.

Pat Braun

Church Visitor

Pat Braun is the Parish Visitor for the church. She makes initial contact with first time visitors on the day they come be with us. She also visits with those who are receptive to home calls. She tracks visitors attendance and as they become frequent attendees invites them to become part of our fellowship through our Discovering Church Membership program. She also coordinates the hospital visitation, and visits the hospital on a regular basis. Pat and husband Jack joined the church in 1959 and have served in many capacities over the years They have three children and six grandchildren, all living here in Brevard County.

Angelyn Cater

Director of Contemporary Worship

Angelyn was born and raised in upstate New York. After graduating from High School she went to Houghton College for two years before transferring to Belmont University where she graduated with a music degree with an emphasis on music business. After graduation she traveled throughout the Texas area with a group, Primary Focus/Living Proof,  that went into elementary schools during the week leading character building program through music and then led contemporary worship experiences in churches on the weekends. Along with her passion for singing, Angelyn has a passion for teaching and educating about nutrition, especially to young girls. Our prayer is that this ministry will take us to a new level in relating to generations to come with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Ken Clark

Sunday Custodian

Bio to be posted.

 

 

 

Chris Esposito

School Director

Chris and her family moved to Florida from Ohio during 1991. She resides in West Melbourne with her husband, Bob, and their two children; Alyssa, 19 and Andy, 17. Chris began working at First United Methodist Preschool during 1992 as a substitute teacher and remained on the teaching staff while her children attended the Preschool. Chris is now the Preschool Director and enjoys working with the children and their families, the teaching staff and the Church Family. Chris holds a State of Florida Director Credential for Child Care and Education and is a member of the United Methodist Association of Preschools. Chris has completed the Child Development Associate Equivalency program and is certified by the American Safety and Health Institute in Universal First Aid and Adult/Pediatric CPR and AED. Chris enjoys spending her free time attending her children's sporting events and cooking.

Michelle Imparato

Nursery Director

Bio to be posted.

Contact Michelle at Mimicat4@earthlink.net

 

 

 

Bryant Johnson

Director of Student Ministry

Bryant Johnson has served in Youth Ministry for just over 11 years. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Florida Southern College in Lakeland. He served at Englewood UMC, First United Methodist in Plant City and as a Juvenile Counselor for Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. Bryant is on the Summer Camp Ministries Team which oversees the camp programming at Warren Willis United Methodist Youth Camps. Bryant has been involved in leading worship, writing curriculum, and teaching at various youth ministry training events. Bryant loves basketball, Halo 3, playing the guitar and spending time with his wife, Tonya.

Steve Jones

LEC Evening Supervisor

Steve Jones Steve is the son of a now semi-retired Nazarene preacher. He has been attending the Contemporary Worship Service at FUMC since 1997. Over the years he has participated in the Early Praise Choir and the Contemporary Worship Team. He is President of the Wisdom 4 Life Sunday school class. Steve is an assistant PE teacher for special needs children at Dr. W. J. Creel Elementary School. He is an avid sports fan (go Buckeyes) and manager of the FUMC softball team. He is married to Sheila and their children are Jacob and Candace.

Jennifer Knox

Director of Children and Family Ministries

Jennifer is responsible for the planning of all children’s programs from Preschool through 6th grade. She coordinates the children’s Sunday School program and special children’s events throughout the year. In addition, she will be coordinating Family Ministry events and programming. Jennifer graduated from Rollins College with her degree in Political Science and a minor in Economics. She currently lives in Palm Bay with her husband Jerry. They have two pets, a Hahn’s macaw named Jewel and a cockatiel named Jet. Prior to joining the church staff she has worked as a substitute teacher for Brevard County Schools.

Pamela Nail

Communications Secretary
Children's Administrative Assistant

Pam has been on staff since April 2000. She is responsible for the Communications within the church, such as the Sunday bulletin, special bulletins, and the monthly newsletter, The Messenger. Pam is also the Children's Administrative Assistant, assisting Jennifer Knox. Pam is married to Rendal Eu"Gene" and they have one son, Spencer. Spencer is a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. He served in Iraq from February to October, 2004. Pam heads up the Eagle's Wings Prayer Ministry. As part of their extended family Gene's daughter Kimberly and her husband Chuck live in Hahira (Valdosta, Georgia) with their children Joshua, Hannah, Sarah, and Leah. You may reach her at pnail@fumc-melb.org

Pat Norris

Program Secretary
Youth Administrative Assistant

Pat has been on staff since 1997. Pat is usually the first smiling face you see when you come into the church office. Pat is the Program Secretary and is responsible for scheduling activities on the church calendar. Among other duties, she coordinates and maintains the church calendar as well as the church vehicle calendar. Her husband is Vance. They have two children. Quillan is attending the University of Central Florida. Amanda attends Duke University.

Andrea Smith

Accompanist/Music Assistant

Andrea serves as accompanist for the 8:00 Early Praise and 11:00 Traditional Worship Services. She has been at FUMC since August 2006 and has previously served as accompanist/organist/praise team member at Satellite Beach United Methodist Church for many years. Andrea has also been a substitute church organist for area churches and is an active accompanist for school and community events. She is currently the orchestra and choral director at DeLaura Middle School. Andrea is married to Scott, band director at Mel High, and they have two daughters - Katy 21, and Melinda 18.

Jennifer Vescelus

Financial Secretary

Jennifer’s husband is Chris and their son is Jackson.

 

First United Methodist Church of Melbourne
110 New Haven Avenue (US 192), Melbourne, FL 32901 | Office: (321) 723-6761