Fenton United Methodist Church

Pastoral Staff

Jeff Jaggers
Lead Pastor

Jeff has been at Fenton United Methodist Church since 2014. Prior to coming to Fenton, Jeff served in ministry in Flushing, Grayling, Snover and Port Huron, Michigan. Jeff is passionate about equipping followers of Jesus Christ to reach out to all people with the love of God through hands-on mission and ministry.

Jeff is a foodie, a wanderer, and a dreamer. As a kid he wanted to play the guitar in the worst way - and he seems to have accomplished his goal. More than anything, Jeff is trying to follow Jesus with all of his heart, mind, soul and strength, and love his neighbor. He would love to have you join him on that journey.
Michelle Forsyth
Associate Pastor

Michelle served numerous years at Tawas United Methodist Church before coming to Fenton. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, including her two furry four legged friends. She is a naturalist at heart, so she enjoys spending time in creation. She takes pleasure being alone in nature talking and walking with God.

Michelle is passionate and enthusiastic about youth ministry. She also enjoys serving alongside Pastor Jeff in various ministerial duties. Most importantly, she is honored and loves being the hands and feet of Jesus. She humbly serves Christ in all she does.

Program Staff

Mallory Lyman
Children's Ministry Director

Mallory Lyman is our Children's Ministry Director and has been with us at Fenton United Methodist since the fall of 2013. She graduated from Spring Arbor University with a degree in Children's Ministry and has a lot of energy and passion for teaching kids both in the church AND out of the church about the love of Jesus Christ. She coordinates and helps run all of our programs for children Kindergarten - 5th grade. Her favorite part about ministry at the church is seeing young kids connect with the story of God. "Helping them learn, grow and understand is so rewarding," she says, "especially when you can see the light bulb turn on for them!" Mallory is a big kid at heart and loves all things Disney, pink and glittery as well as a good cup of coffee with some dessert (any time of day!)
Lauren Heleine
Nursery Care Coordinator

Lauren has been our Nursery Care Coordinator since 2013. Lauren graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2011 with a degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Early Childhood Education, and minors in Language Arts and Fine Arts. She is also a kindergarten teacher in Flint. Lauren's passion is to help children grow and develop in their relationship with God and to be the light of the world. She and her husband enjoy running, being outdoors with their two dogs and volunteering at church.
Deb Rogers
Outreach Coordinator

Deborah Rogers is our outreach Coordinator. She has been going to FUMC for over 2 years. She graduated from Mott in 2012. Deborah's passion is working with people and helping the church grow. Deb and her daughter loving being outdoors with their dog, swimming, biking and hiking. They also love to read and watch movies.

Music

Gary Horton
Organist

Gary has been the organist at Fenton United Methodist Church since 1986. Gary received his BA from the University of Michigan as a Medical Lab Technologist in 1965. From 1962 through 1965 Gary was the organist at Oak Park Methodist Church. In 1972, Gary became the organist at Community Presbyterian Church in Flint, Michigan until July of 1986. Following his retirement from Hurley Medical center, Gary enrolled in the University of Michigan School of Music as an organ major. Besides his providing medical help to people, the skills he has acquired in music have been the greatest personal fulfillment. Gary says that if he has "Blessed one soul with my God-given talents, comforted anyone facing daunting spiritual challenges, or inspired someone to find a deeper understanding of the Christian faith, then my work will have not been in vain."
Kevin Marsee
Contemporary Worship Leader

Kevin Marsee serves as the contemporary Worship Leader for our 11:05 service. Through his music and leadership on and off stage, Kevin's passion involves leading people to share their God-given gifts and encouraging worship to give praise and honor to God. "For me, music is powerful - but it doesn't transform us. We communicate with music to lead others to worship Him - so that He can bring light to darkened hearts and minds. My prayer is that we ask His Spirit to work in our lives, and that we seek to live a life for the glory of God."

The creative seeds were planted when Keven, at an early age, had the musical "aha" moment - and discovered that Schroeder was cool and practicing piano wasn't really all that boring. Kevin is a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy and Oberlin College & Conservatory of Music. He currently sings and plays keys in the Leroy Street Band and occasionally dabbles in local theatre. In addition to spending his days enjoying the company of his wife, Karen and two beautiful daughters, Kevin is a Real Estate Broker, Developer, Residential Builder, and co-owner of Zion Restoration US.
Lisa Pearson
Instrumental Ensemble Director

Lisa Pearson is our Instrumental Ensemble Director. She graduated from Western Michigan University, and has been a Board Certified Music Therapist for over 25 years. With over 30 years of experience ringing handbells and playing baritone and trumpet, Lisa directs our adult handbell choir, youth chime choir and our wind ensemble. She is also a member of the Fenton Community Orchestra. Her passion is to share her faith and love of music with her church family and the Fenton community. She is also interested in enhancing health and wellness, both physical and spiritual, through the art of drumming and by leading drum circles in church ministries. Lisa shares her love of music with her husband, Carl, and their two adult children.
Cindy Crawford
Fusion Choir Director

Cindy has been the director of our youth choir, Fusion, since 2011. She has also been the director of the youth choir at a different area church since 2000. She brings the two youth choirs together for a musical production every spring. Cindy is a vocal coach and piano teacher for children, youth and adults. She has performed in theater and various vocal groups since childhood. Cindy has trained with several vocal coaches in classical and performance singing and has attended several seminars for singing and directing. Cindy says "It is a joy and blessing working with the youth, and rewarding to see them love to bring God's word through music to the congregation."

Administrative Staff

Kathy Butts
Office Administrator

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John Clark
Custodian

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Toni Knott
Custodian

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Denise Steward
Financial Secretary

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