Heather Harriss, Pastor of Spiritual Care and Connection Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2007 Heather is the staff liaison for Congregational Care, Older Adults (Encore Ministry) United Women in Faith, Outreach, Welcoming Team, Worship and Altar Guild, Faith Companions, Sacred Path Ministry (Contemplative Practices, Spiritual Direction, Dreamwork and Retreats), Connect Retreats and Small Groups Academic background Certification for Spiritual Direction …

Darren Wright, Pastor of Youth and Young Adults Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2015 Academic background Vanderbilt Divinity School, M. Div. University of Missouri, Columbia, M.A., Religious Studies Kentucky Wesleyan College, B.A. Family life “Married Leticia in 2009. She is awesome. Like Jesus, she has radically changed my life for the better.” Two children, 3 and 5 Interests and activities …

Emily Bowland, Bookkeeper Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2020 Academic background University of Southern California, M.M. in Clarinet Performance University of Cincinnati College, Conservatory of Music, B.M. in Clarinet Performance Family life Married Jimmy at Belmont; “We have backpacked and climbed Half-Dome in Yosemite National Park.” “Two kids, a cat, and a new puppy” Interests and activities “Our family loves …

Matthew Webb, Director of Music Ministries Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2024 Matthew grew up in Western North Carolina and has served Baptist, Episcopal, United Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations. He comes to us from the Presbyterian Church in Morristown, New Jersey, where for the past decade, he has guided a large, multi-faceted program of music and the arts. While serving …

Danie Schwartz, Childcare Coordinator Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2021 Academic background Middle Tennessee State University, B. S., Integrated Studies, majors: Education and English; minor: Psychology, to be completed in 2022 Family life One son, Noah, starting kindergarten. He plays baseball. Interests and activities “Reading, hiking, cooking, volunteering, spending time with my son and dog” Places called home besides Nashville …

Angie Slade, Communications and Facility Use Coordination Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2000 Academic background Lipscomb University, B.A., Social Work, minor in Art Family life Rhea Richards, partner since 2006 Interests and activities Hiking, kayaking, photography, and volunteering with local hospice organizations Places called home besides Nashville Luray, VA Washington, DC Reason for chosen career “I enjoy designing graphics and …

Anne Hoback, Membership Secretary/Administrative Assistant Joined Belmont UMC staff in 1995 Academic background Tennessee Technological University, B.S. Family life Married to Rick Two children, Maggie and John Interests and activities Singing in church choirs, dancing, exercising, shopping, chocolate Reason for chosen career “I was a stay-at-home mom when Beverly Mintmire and Dot Ann Barrick offered me a part-time receptionist position …

Amy Cooper, Director of Children’s Music Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2006 Academic background Belmont University, B.S. in Elementary Education with a music minor Family life Married Dr. Bill Cooper in 1991 Two grown children, William and Elizabeth Anne Interests and activities Singing, cooking, quilting, sewing, gardening, and dining with friends Places called home besides Nashville Memphis, TN Cincinnati, OH …

Bobbie Worthington, Director, Belmont Weekday School Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2020 Academic background Walden University, Masters in Early Childhood Studies Southeast Missouri State University, Bachelors in Child Development Family life Jeff, partners since 2016 Custody of Jeff’s great nephew since 2016 Interests and activities Updating new home; spending time with family Places called home besides Nashville Cairo, IL Cape …

As we transition to a new school year in youth ministry, we have a tradition of celebrating the past year together and lifting up our high school graduates one last time at our youth banquet. We invite you to join us in holding these amazing young people in prayer as they embark on new journeys. May they know wherever life …