Rev. Dane Womack SEnior pastor |
Rev. Dane Womack has served as Senior Pastor of Paragould FUMC since July 2019. He was previously appointed to Fort Smith FUMC and Plummerville UMC. He holds degrees from the University of Central Arkansas (BS, MS) and Duke Divinity School (M.Div). Dane guides the mission and ministries of FUMC including preaching most Sundays. When not at church, Dane enjoys good music, jogging, and spending time with his wife Jill, daughter Edith, and sons Holden and Stuart.
Contact Dane via email: dane.womack@fumcparagould.org |
Sarah Ellzey associate pastor |
Pastor Sarah Ellzey joined the staff as Associate Pastor in 2023. She most recently came from Truman, Marked Tree & Lepanto UMC's where she served as pastor. She is a volunteer advocate with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). She has a Master of Divinity from Baylor University. She is married to Dennis (also a pastor); the couple has three children
Contact Sarah via email: Sarah.ellzey@fumcparagould.org |
Angela Newby director of children's ministries |
Angela Newby joined the staff in August 2021. She is a teacher in the Paragould School District. She holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education. She is married to Nathan and they have a son, Owen. Angela enjoys reading histories and Bible studies, going to the lake with family, and watching the Hallmark channel.
Contact Angela at angela.newby@fumcparagould.org |
Mary Hickox Director of youth ministry |
Mary Hickox joined the staff as part-time Minister to Youth serving grades 7-12 in January 2023. Mary and her family have been members of FUMC since 2013. Mary has served as an active volunteer with youth ministry over many years. Mary is employed full-time with the Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services. She and husband Keith have two sons, Logan and Luke.
Contact Mary at Mary.Hickox@fumcparagould.org |
Karoline Risker Technology & communication Director |
Karoline Risker has served as Media/Communications Director and director of children's music since 2011. Previous positions include managing editor at Premiere Magazine, and Executive Director of the Endowment Foundation of Greene County. She holds degrees from Arkansas State University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (BS, MDiv). She works in various mediums including videography, photography, and writing, and running or directing sound/light/video at every service at FUMC. Interests include reading, community theatre, and music. She has a daughter, Hannah, a graduate of Arkansas State University.
Contact Karoline via email: karoline.risker@fumcparagould.org |
Brian Pearson Director of Music Ministries |
Brian Pearson is currently the Junior High Band Director/High School Assistant at Greene County Tech schools. He lives in Paragould with his wife Andrea, who sings with the praise team. They have three children: Riley, Evan, and Piper. He has a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from the University of Central Arkansas. He has been surrounded by the arts from a very young age including joining in school and church groups. On the rare occasion free time presents itself, he enjoys simply spending time with his family, participating in community theater, or reading that occasional good book.
Contact Brian via email: brian.pearson@fumcparagould.org |
Denise Chipman Church Administrator |
Denise Chipman as been at Paragould FUMC since June 1996. She previously worked as church secretary for 5 years at Indianola FUMC, Indianola, IA and 1 year at Marceline FUMC in Marceline, MO. When not at church she enjoys spending time with her husband Larry, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Contact Denise via email: denise.chipman@fumcparagould.org |
Mike Rutherford Custodian |
Mike joined the staff in June 2022. He is retied from banking after 55 years. Mike has been a member FUMC for about 40 years. He is married to Betty, they have two sons and 4 grandchildren. He enjoys baking, working with stained glass, counted cross stitch, and playing the piano.
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Bernard Raley Organist / pianist |
Bernard is the organist/pianist and has played at FUMC for more than 25 years. He got his start on the organ at St. Mary's Catholic Church. He would practice the organ at the church during recess as his school was right next door. It was during his younger days that he found FUMC and knocked on the door and asked if he could play their organ, even though he could barely reach the pedals. A couple of years later the church called and asked if he was interested in playing for the 11:00 service as the spot had just opened up. And as they say, the rest is history. Away from church, Bernard works full-time for Home Health and is a realtor.
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Tiffany Nursery Worker |
Sue nursery worker |
Belinda nursery worker |
