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I believe all people are worthy of loving and belonging and have gifts that are meant to be used for the greater good. tdancer@jcfumc.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d0a20fd1c172000010da3b7/1574075563344-JFEUNGCFRNST604J8SGS/kyrell-newell-next-generation-facilitator-First-United-Methodist-Church-Jefferson-City-MO Staff KYRELL NEWELL ASSOCIATE PASTOR In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, athletics and board games with friends. I’m also a huge Marvel fan! My top joy though is spending time with my wife, Michaela. During my seminary degree, I felt God’s call on my life to serve in some form of ministry and the vision for the Next Generation here at FUMC is a wonderful fit. I believe the work we are doing right now will help the children and youth form stronger more authentic relationships with the adults – thereby fulfilling the Christ’s mission for the church body. knewell@jcfumc.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d0a20fd1c172000010da3b7/1574075425761-WBTWWOX5AW6AV5LOTVOV/Steve-Buchholz-Pastor-of-congregational-care-First-United-methodist-church-Jefferson-city-MO Staff STEVE BUCHHOLZ PASTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL CARE sbuchholz@jcfumc.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d0a20fd1c172000010da3b7/d252680b-8d84-469f-ab16-a8d8373a6e05/Amelia+Lufkin+%281%29.png Staff - Make it stand out TATENDA GARIKAYI NEXTGEN DIRECTOR I love to laugh and engage in conversations. I was born and raised in Zimbabwe, and throughout my journey, I have seen and learned about different and interesting cultures. I have two siblings: my elder sister(Ronia), my little brother(Prince), Mom, Dad, and my Fiance (Tinashe). I have always found immense joy and purpose in immersing myself in the captivating worlds of books and TV shows, and one of my favorite series is The Chosen. As a devout follower of Jesus, my faith profoundly shapes my worldview and enriches my daily interactions, guiding me to live with purpose and compassion. I first heard God’s call during the summer of 2023, when I attended VBS. There was just something about children and youth that captivated my soul. tgarikayi@jcfumc.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d0a20fd1c172000010da3b7/1574075740224-WEQSS5EOT42GGNNH8YUX/Paul-Laemmli-Music-Minister-First-United-Methodist-Church-Jefferson-City-MO Staff PAUL LAEMMLI CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DIRECTOR I play music because it brings us together, and we have more commonalities than differences. I love podcasts, books, and late night discussion of philosophy, anthropology, and art. Nature centers my soul. plaemmli@jcfumc.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d0a20fd1c172000010da3b7/eb4818bf-9511-4970-bfce-7c5b305831c1/DRS+headshot+-+Paul+Anderson+II+%281%29.png Staff - Make it stand out PAUL ANDERSON II TRADITIONAL WORSHIP AND CHANCEL CHOIR DIRECTOR panderson@jcfumc.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d0a20fd1c172000010da3b7/1626814644299-OHJTAGIRD6AKYSI00WZR/IMG_9616.JPG Staff BRETT MCGOWAN DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS I have lived in Jefferson City most of my life and consider it home. My wife, Connie, and I have four children and five grandchildren. We love music, being out in nature, and riding motorcycles. In our spare time, we like being with our family, golfing, camping and fishing. I am blessed to be able to use the talents and abilities God has entrusted to me to further his kingdom. bmcgowan@jcfumc.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d0a20fd1c172000010da3b7/983cd5dd-4b50-4969-977b-d888cd466eeb/81D66F18-33F5-436D-AC9B-465E471DBBE1.jpeg Staff LIZ GRAHAM COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR While most of my career has been in sales, I am privileged to be on this journey of finding interesting and creative ways to communicate the many activities and programs available at JCFUMC. My interests include music, history and genealogy. I am blessed with an incredibly supportive family in my amazing husband, Rob, six kids, my parents, two sisters, one cat, and two grand-dogs. lgraham@jcfumc.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d0a20fd1c172000010da3b7/92885cda-0202-44ba-94b8-04194c3ce5a7/Amelia+Lufkin.png Staff BILL LEHMAN ACCOMPANIST I am so grateful to serve as your organist/accompanist and to work with our wonderful choir. Church music is a blessing to those in our congregations and to those of us involved in the ministry. I feel so blessed to serve in a congregation that values art of all kinds and cares for the instruments used in worship. Sing once, pray twice. blehman16@yahoo.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d0a20fd1c172000010da3b7/1615834975093-7OYQECWYT5QXCPZAQCUX/Jeni%2BDancer.jpg Staff JENI DANCER VIDEO PRODUCER I enjoy baking and decorating cakes, spending time in nature, playing board games and spending time with my family. I also like to dabble in photography. I have always had a passion for being “behind the camera”, and I love that I am able to use my God-given talents to help others experience the love of Jesus Christ through video. 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