Church Staff

We’re partnering with God to transform the world by offering help, hope and healing through Jesus Christ.

Here at Hixson UMC, each ministry area strives to live out the mission of our church. Staff members, as well as our church leaders, care about you, your faith journey, and your experience here.

MEET OUR STAFF MEMBERS

PASTORS

Rev. Reed Shell

Senior Pastor
reedshell@hixsonumc.org

Rev. Drew McCallie

Associate Pastor
drewmccallie@hixsonumc.org

PROGRAM MINISTRY STAFF

Jim Lewis
Director of Christian Formation & Family Ministry
jimlewis@hixsonumc.org

Kevin Gray
Director of Student Ministry
kevingray@hixsonumc.org

Melia Warren
Director of Children’s Ministry
meliawarren@hixsonumc.org

Kelsey Arnold
Student Ministry Assistant
kelseyarnold@hixsonumc.org

Paul Fortmiller
Children’s Ministry Assistant
paulfortmiller@hixsonumc.org

MUSIC MINISTRY STAFF

Josh Golden
Director of Music Ministry
joshgolden@hixsonumc.org

Tom Shields
Organist / Music Associate
tomshields@hixsonumc.org

Nancy Reese
Pianist
nancyreese@hixsonumc.org

ADMINISTRATIVE MINISTRY STAFF

Michelle Schofield
Church Administrator
michelleschofield@hixsonumc.org

Mary Beth Okes
Administrative Coordinator
marybethokes@hixsonumc.org

Janet Combes
Church Receptionist / River Worship Community Assistant
janetcombes@hixsonumc.org

Jeri Montgomery
Financial Coordinator
jerimontgomery@hixsonumc.org

SUPPORT MINISTRY STAFF

Ken McGee
Maintenance / Security Supervisor
kenmcgee@hixsonumc.org

Lee Wheeler
Maintenance
leewheeler@hixsonumc.org

CHILD DEVELOPMENT STAFF

Delane Ogden
Child Development Center Director
humcdcdirector@gmail.com

Jenette Dean
Highland Plaza Preschool Director
director@highlandplazapreschool.org

Misty Hawkins
Parent’s Day Out Director
mistyhawkins@hixsonumc.org