Our Staff
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The Rev. Dr. Matt Stewart
Senior Pastor
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The Rev. Gia Jones
Pastor of Missions and Ministries
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Barbara Ledbetter
Executive Administrative Assistant & Membership Secretary
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Susan Payne
Financial Administrator
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Avery Bowen
Director of Communications
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Rontray Miller II
Director of Music
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Michael Holbrook
Coordinator of Production & Technology
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Ashley Daley
Interim Director of Children & Family Ministries, Director of CFUMC Sports
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Lincoln Wood
Church Organist
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Taie Rowe
Preschool Director
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Kim Hannnigan
Assistant Preschool Director
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Anita Seay
Nursery Director
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Missi Hicks
Afterschool Director
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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Donna Brown
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Craig Heathcox
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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
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 2026 Leadership Board Interest Form. If God puts someone on your mind who would make a great Leadership Board member, please fill out the 2026 Leadership Board Recommendation Form.
All interest forms and recommendation forms must be submitted to the church office before August 15. Thank you for your prayers and for your help in this process.