The blueprints that guide our ministry over the next months will change as together we build something new. If we had a vaccine today, our lives would still not return to the way they were before Covid. We long to see each other in person, and yet in this Covid era, we have uncovered new ways of connecting through technology …
Read MoreCAMERON MAXWELL
Cameron Maxwell, Worship and Tech Coordinator Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2021 Academic background Belmont University, M.S., Audio Engineering Technology expected in 2022 Rhodes College, B.S., Physics 2018 Interests and activities Hiking, exploring Nashville with friends, audio/video production Places called home besides Nashville Southaven, MS Memphis, TN Orlando, FL
Read MoreVOTES FOR WOMEN
On Tuesday, August 18, at 11:30am, plan to join in this celebration of the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote! This virtual experience will culminate with neighbors, universities, and other institutions citywide ringing bells, big and small. Click here to learn more.On Tuesday, August 18, at 11:30am, plan to join in this celebration of the 100th anniversary …
Read MoreSARAH MCWHIRT TOLER
Belmont UMC congratulates Sarah McWhirt-Toler who will be ordained on August 21. Sarah started the candidacy process for ministry in 2013. She attended divinity school at Vanderbilt Universary from 2014—2017 and was commissioned as a provisional deacon in June 2017. When asked why she pursued ordination, Sarah replied: “I guess I wanted to seek ordination because I believe that God …
Read MoreSANCTUARY ACCESSIBLE AREA
In an effort to provide greater accessibility in the sanctuary, two pews close to the “Ray’s Corner” accessible entrance have been removed. As part of his Eagle Scout project, Kyle Shepherd along with the help of John Cato and other volunteers, removed the first two rows of the right side of the sanctuary to provide for wheelchair seating. An Eagle …
Read MoreSANDY SAKARAPANEE
Sandy Sakaparanne, Pastor of Karen Language Service Joined Belmont UMC staff as a volunteer in 2004; as an employee in 2007 Academic background Lao Conference of Churches, St. Petersburg, Florida, Masters in Ministry Southwest Bible College & Seminary, Humble, Texas, Candidate for Doctorate Family life Married Nick in 1969 Three children Steve (married to Candy) Tony (married to Melanie) Kenneth …
Read MoreROBBIE JONES
Robbie Jones, Organist Joined Belmont UMC staff in 1990 Academic background Mississippi College, B.A., English with concentration in organ Family life Married Harold in 1963 Nashville resident since 1980; retired from the General Board of Discipleship Two children: Angela H. Jones and Pattie H. Jones
Read MorePAUL PURDUE
Paul Purdue, Senior Pastor Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2017 Academic background Asbury Theological Seminary, M. Div. University of Kentucky, B.A., Psychology Family life “Married Connie Jo Starnes in 1988. She is a physical therapist and makes me a better person.” “Our family has camped our way across all the lower 48 states culminating in hiking down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.” …
Read MoreMARK HAGEWOOD
Mark Hagewood, Business Administrator Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2015 Responsible for the business operations of the church and weekday school, including financial management, personnel administration, properties oversight, technological support, supervision of administrative staff, and collaborating with clergy and lay leadership on issues of strategic planning Academic background Belmont University, M.A., Church Music Martin Methodist College, B.A., Church Vocations Family …
Read MoreKATE FIELDS
Kate Fields, Pastor of Children’s Ministry and Discipleship Nashville native Kate joined Belmont UMC staff in 2019 Academic background Memphis Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Vanderbilt Divinity School, M. Div. Austin Peay State University, M.S., Biology Cumberland University, B.S., Biology Ordained within the American Baptist Churches USA; locally ordained by Glendale Baptist Church, Nashville Interests and activities Johnny Cash, Dolly …
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