Staff

Pastors

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Rev. Dr. Kenny Ott

Lead Pastor

E-Mail: kenny.ott@ngumc.net

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Susan Brown

Minister of Congregational Care

E-Mail: susan.brown@cantonumc.org

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Rev. Thom Shores

Pastor Emeritus

E-Mail: care.ministry@cantonumc.org

The Pastor Emeritus is an integral part of the Canton First Methodist Church Care Ministry team.
Click here for more information about Pastor Thom Shores. 

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Rev. Matt Abel

Minister of Discipleship and Family Ministry

E-Mail: matt.abel@cantonumc.org

Children's Staff

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Larson Hamby

Children's Minister

E-Mail: larson.hamby@cantonumc.org

Youth Staff

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Kayla DeSimone

E-Mail: kayla.desimone@cantonumc.org

Worship Staff

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Don Stafford

Chancel Choir Director

E-Mail: don.stafford@cantonumc.org

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Corey Shores

Director of Modern Worship

E-Mail: corey.shores@cantonumc.org

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Mattie Bryant

Worship & Ministry Assistant

E-Mail: mattie.bryant@cantonumc.org

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John Pawlenko

Associate Director of Music

E-Mail: jpawlenko@cantonumc.org

Administrative Staff

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Julie Little

Executive Director of Administration

E-Mail: julie.little@cantonumc.org

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Carrie Smith

Financial Secretary

E-Mail: carrie.smith@cantonumc.org

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Marla Booth

Communication Specialist

E-Mail: marla.booth@cantonumc.org

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Ashley West

Ministry Assistant

E-Mail: ashley.west@cantonumc.org

Facilities Staff

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Paul Johns

Building Superintendent

E-Mail: paul.johns@cantonumc.org

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Felipe De Dios Aguayo

Custodian

E-Mail: felipe.dedios@cantonumc.org

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Keith Smallwood

Custodian

E-Mail: keith.smallwood@cantonumc.org

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