Staff

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Pastor Diane Senior Pastor
Pastor Diane Gordon has oversight of the worship life and administration of the congregation, and is supervisor of the staff. She is available for spiritual direction, counseling, weddings, funerals, and visitation. Contact Diane
Kay DeMoss Minister of Discipleship
The Rev. Kay DeMoss is an ordained deacon in the West Michigan Conference. A certified Minister of Education, Kay preaches, teaches, and coordinates Central’s leadership development and spiritual growth experiences for adults. Contact Kay
John Mattson Minister of Music
John Mattson is Central’s Minister of Music. John serves as our organist as well as the director of our choral and instrumental groups. Contact John
Carol Higginson Director of Youth Ministries
Jimmy Epplett is Central’s new Director of Youth Ministry. Jimmy leads and organizes activities that help our youth and their families grow in the spirit. Contact Jimmy
Marian Davis Administrative Assistant
Marian Davis is the face of support services at Central United Methodist Church. Contact Marian
 Denise VanBerkum Parish Visitor
Denise VanBerkum makes visits to those people of the congregation who are home-bound and confined to nursing homes/assisted living facilities.
She also coordinates a team of volunteer parish visitors. Contact Denise
 PeggyThorsen Finance Office
Peggy Thorsen is Central’s bookkeeper. To contact Peggy, call the Church Office at 722-6545 in the afternoon. Contact Peggy
 Jane Catey Finance Office
Jane Catey cares for the pledges, memorials, and other gifts to Central. Jane can be reached at 722-6545. Contact Jane
 Doug Schramm Custodian
Doug Schramm is our custodian under the direction of the Administrative Assistant.
   
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