Our Staff
Rev. Dr. Matt Stewart
Senior Pastor
Rev. Gia Jones
Pastor of Missions and Ministries
Michael Holbrook
Coordinator of Production & Technology
Kendall Smith
Director of Communications
Ashley Daley
Director of Children’s Ministries & CFUMC Sports
Barbara Ledbetter
Executive Administrative Assistant & Membership Secretary
Alexis Carrington
Director of Youth Ministries
Lincoln Wood
Organist
Alan Dean
Facilities and Maintenance
Emmie Niethammer
Finance and Human Resources Assistant
Charlie Haraway
Director of Music Ministries
Taie Rowe
Preschool Director
Kim Hannigan
Assistant Preschool Director
Linda Fortt
Finance Administrator
In 2025, CFUMC embarked on a new spiritual journey of leadership. In October 2024, CFUMC voted to have a Leadership Board which is compiled of nine persons and the pastoral staff. This board acts as a single governing body responsible for all aspects of the church’s operations, including functions traditionally handled by separate committees like the Administrative Board, Finance Committee, Staff Parish Relations Committee, and Board of Trustees. The Leadership Board oversees the church’s mission and strategic direction.
Our Leadership Board
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Dana Letchworth
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Ethan Hills
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Tony Jones
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Vickie Stuckey
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Chuck Pugh
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Sue Buckalew
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Mike Thompson
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Kyle McDonald
Leadership Board Interest & Recommendation Forms
The Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development is asking for all members of Cumming First United Methodist Church to begin praying for the process of electing new members to the Leadership Board for 2026. As you pray about this, if you feel called to serve in this governing work, please fill out the 2027 Leadership Board Interest Form. If God puts someone on your mind who would make a great Leadership Board member, please fill out the 2027 Leadership Board Recommendation Form.
All interest forms and recommendation forms must be submitted to the church office. Thank you for your prayers and for your help in this process.