Rev. Dr. Brent McCumons, Senior Pastor

Dr. McCumons has served as Sr. Pastor of FUMC since 1998. He is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary with an M.Div and earned his DMin. from Drew University Theological Seminary. He has served other churches in Royal Oak, Caseville, Chesaning, and as the Superintendent of the Ann Arbor District. His primary areas of responsibility are: preaching and worship, finance, church property, and supervision of the overall staff.

Phone: 989-835-6797, ext. 17
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Rev. Dr. Lisa Mcilvenna, Associate Pastor

Lisa has an undergraduate BA degree in Sociology and Instrumental Music from Adrian College, a MDiv from Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas, and a doctorate degree in Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy through Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary and the Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan.

She was ordained an elder in the United Methodist Church in 1993. Completing her doctorate degree in 2006,  She currently holds a limited license as a professional counselor (LLPC), and this summer will be taking the state exam to receive her full license as a professional counselor (LPC).   

Lisa was trained as a Stephen Leader in 1999 and feels God has placed upon her heart to develop a pastoral counseling center and ministry in the Saginaw Bay area. Current responsibilities include Stephen Ministry.

Phone: 989-835-6797, ext. 15
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Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth, Associate Pastor

Chuck is a graduate of United Theological Seminary in Dayton Ohio (M. Div.) and Drew University School of Theology (D. Min). He has served as Associate Pastor of FUMC since 1999.  Other churches he has served include:  Republic & Woodland, Gordonville, and St. Charles & Brant.

Chuck works with our S.O.W. and Grow team (Spiritual Outreach and Welcoming), Member Care Work Area, and shares preaching, teaching, and other pastoral responsibilities.

Phone: 989-835-6797, ext. 11
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Rev. Cathy Christman, Associate Pastor

Cathy graduated from Central Michigan University in 2004 and attended seminary at Methodist Theological School in Delaware, Ohio. Cathy was the dean of a summer camp for young children for six years and has served churches in Columbus, Ohio and Nashville, Michigan.

Rev. Christman will serve as Associate Pastor for Youth Ministries as well as share in a variety of staff responsibilities.

Phone: 989-835-6797, ext. 12
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Rev. Pamela Buchholz, Deacon

Reverend Pamela Buchholz, Minister of Christian Education. Reverend Buchholz is a Deacon, certified in Christian Education. She is a graduate of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Illinois. Prior to entering seminary, she served as Director of Children's Ministries at this church for seventeen years and prior to that served three years as Youth and Children's Director at Aldersgate United Methodist in Midland. Her primary focus now is Adult Ministries. This includes coordination of Disciple Bible Study, short-term classes, fellowship groups, travel experiences, and small groups. In addition to her work in the local church, Rev. Buchholz is a curriculum writer for The United Methodist Publishing House. She has written for the children's curriculum, "Exploring Faith" and "Live B.I.G." and the pre-teen curriculum, "Live It!" She welcomes your questions and suggestions related to Adult Ministry.

Phone: 989-835-6797, ext. 43
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