Meet the staff

The Vision Team

  • A smiling middle-aged woman with short brown hair sitting at a wooden outdoor table in a backyard. She is wearing a white sweater, beige pants, a yellow beaded bracelet, and a smartwatch. There are trees, a wooden fence, and a brick building in the background.

    Becky Pittard

  • Older man wearing sunglasses and a plaid shirt standing on a grassy lawn with outdoor chairs and a wooden fence in background.

    Jan Pittard

    Staff Parish Relations Committee Representative

  • A smiling man with long, curly brown hair and a beard, wearing a light gray collared shirt, standing outdoors in a backyard with a wooden fence and trees in the background.

    Trace Rudolph

  • A woman with red hair smiling outdoors with a background of a backyard, parked cars, and residential buildings.

    Amber McAndrew

  • A smiling man with short dark hair and light skin, wearing a blue zip-up fleece, outdoors with trees, a wooden fence, and outdoor furniture in the background.

    Joe Raga

    Guide Team Representative

  • A young woman with glasses and long brown hair smiling, wearing a pink shirt and denim jacket, standing in front of a wooden slatted wall.

    Lauren Raga

    Williamson Team Task Force

  • A woman with a big smile, wearing a green polka-dot top and carrying a white purse, standing indoors at a social gathering.

    Sarah Lachman Wing

The Action Team

  • A young woman with long red hair, smiling and standing outside against a brick wall. She is wearing a light blue t-shirt and denim shorts.

    Alexis Long

    Volunteer Support

  • A young woman smiling and holding a sleeping baby in a gray wrap carrier.

    Rachael Meldrum

    Community Engagement

  • A smiling man with a beard and bald head wearing a light-colored plaid blazer and a dark green shirt, standing outdoors in a park with trees and sunlight in the background.

    Todd Campbell

    Community Engagement & Justice Ministry

  • A smiling middle-aged woman with short, reddish-brown hair, wearing a floral blouse and red earrings, against a light blue background.

    Laurie Sheth

    Spiritual Support

  • An older woman with shoulder-length gray hair, smiling, wearing a sleeveless blue and white checkered top, sitting at a wooden outdoor table in a backyard with grass, trees, and a wooden fence.

    Susan Miller

    Kid’s Ministry

  • Young woman smiling, holding a chalkboard sign, standing in front of a glass door with a beach-themed wreath.

    Camryn Shepard

    Young Adults + Fresh Expressions

  • Smiling elderly woman with blonde hair, wearing a black and white floral patterned top, silver jewelry, standing outside near a brick wall.

    Debra Sheffield

    Volunteer + Visitor Support

  • A smiling woman with long, light brown hair standing outdoors near picnic tables and umbrellas on a grassy area during daytime.

    Joanna Voss

    Mission Giving Team Representative

  • A woman smiling at a floral background wearing a hat, glasses, a white shirt, and black overalls.

    Sharna Granger

    Community Engagement + Justice Ministry

Group of people in a casual indoor setting, engaged in conversation and activities, with one person giving a thumbs-up and another smiling. A table with drinks, a hat, and electronic devices is in the foreground.
People at a booth under "The Gathering Place UMC" tent, decorated with rainbow flags and signs promoting love and inclusivity, making friendship bracelets.
Volunteers serving food and organizing items in a community kitchen setting.
A woman holding a microphone in one hand and a loaf of bread in the other, smiling during a presentation or speech in an indoor setting.
Two people wearing matching blue shirts standing in front of a banner and tent at an outdoor event. The banner reads "CONNECT YOU BELONG HERE" and describes the mission and vision of The Gathering Place. Other tents, decorations, and people are in the background.
Person sweeping an outdoor area with a broom
A group of people sitting in stadium bleachers, smiling for a photo. They appear to be enjoying a sports or outdoor event. One person is holding a bag of Skittles.
Two people smiling outdoors, one holding a guitar, with trees and boats in the background.
Smiling woman in a yellow shirt cleaning a column outdoors, wearing gloves, with bushes and a building in the background.
Four people sitting at a restaurant table with food and drinks.
Two women sitting on a stage labeled 'The Gathering Place' in front of an audience, having a discussion. One is holding a microphone, and there's a screen displaying 'storytellers write your story'. Indoor setting with decor including lamps, a cross, and a guitar.
A man with long blonde hair and a beard playing an electronic drum kit in a dimly lit room with a colorful screen and decorative items in the background.