STAFF
Ryan Heatherly
Senior Pastor
ryan@mcminnvillefumc.com
When I was 18 years old, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I knew I was headed to college, but I could not envision my next steps then. After a simple conversation with my dad, I took his advice to give business a try. I liked the classes, the school, the experience, but not the jobs that came later. After three stints in outside sales, I still had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I had been laid off once and fired once in those first three jobs. I felt defeated and aimless. Over the next six months I saw professional doors close and ministry doors open.
Thanks to God’s call in my life, I regained purpose and direction. Once I surrendered to Christian ministry, I gained valuable lessons on my journey. I have walked in the Holy Land where Jesus and his disciples walked; I have sailed upon the same waters of the early apostles. My purpose is forever linked with that of Christ Jesus.
Through ups and downs, God has been faithful, and I am humbled and honored to serve as pastor of our community. What a treasure we have found McMinnville to be, and much of our experience is because of the community at McMinnville First United Methodist Church. We have a great church, but it would be strengthened with your life experiences, insights, and perspectives. WE invite YOU to find community with us and would be humbled to be part of yours. We hope you find McMinnville First as a place of grace, hope, and hospitality, as I have. If you cannot join us for worship or other ministry events, I make myself available to you and your family. You never know when you might need a pastor, and I would be honored to be yours.
In Christ,
Ryan Heatherly
Julie Holt
Children's Director
julie@mcminnvillefumc.com
Julie has been a member of First United Methodist since June 2015 and began serving as Children's Ministry Director in July 2016.
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Donna Campbell
Choir Director
Donna has been a long time member of First United Methodist Church since December 1974. New Paragraph
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Organist: Sarah McVey
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Tena Basham
Executive Assistant
tena@mcminnvillefumc.com
Tena began working at the church in July 2013 as a bookkeeper and was promoted to Executive Assistant in 2014. Her primary role is to manage office and administrative duties as well as provide support to the pastor. Tena handles all the financial responsibilities and reporting for the church along with various other duties.
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