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Meet the First Church Staff!
Everyone on staff at First Church is here to serve the ministries of the church. Look below for a list of who might be best to call for assistance for specific areas. You may click on each staff member's name to find out more.
Whom should I contact? Church Office - 372-2256
All of us are here to serve the ministries of the church. Here are some examples of whom you should call for assistance. We hope this list helps.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Mattox came to First Church in 2004, having served six years as the Little Rock District Superintendent. Dr. Mattox is a graduate of Hendrix College (1976) and attended Emory University and...
Mary Jane Cole joined the First Church staff in January 2007 as part-time Minister of Nurture and Membership Care Ministries but in December of 2007 assumed the position of full-time associate pastor where she continues congregational care duties as well as leadership in worship...
Donna Hankins-Hull, Associate Pastor for Discipleship, joined the First Church staff in 2009. Donna's duties include pastoral care, Christian education for children and adults, occasional preaching, and leading in worship....
Don Woods joined our church staff as Church Administrator in November of 2006 after nine years as Administrator of First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith. Before then, he was a health care administrator in the Little Rock area for 15 years...
Trent Hubbard joined the First Church staff as Financial Administrator in July 2006. In this position, he oversees the financial matters of both the church and the Child Development Center. Prior to joining the staff at First Church...
Deni Clark joined the First Church Staff as Communications Director in June 2006. Deni is the managing editor of the church’s newsletter, In The First Place, and is responsible for church publications, advertising, and maintaining the church’s website. Deni brings to this position...
Jon C. Peterson joined the First Church staff as Director of Music Ministries in September 2008. Prior to coming to Little Rock, Jon served as Director of Music at Christ Presbyterian Church...
Anthony joined our staff in mid December of 2006. He and his wife Becky, an Arkansan, became members of First Church in September, relocating from Delaware in 2005. They have seven children living on both coasts. As an entrepreneur for the past 30 years,...
Justin Warren joine the First Church staff in the fall of 2009 as Youth Ministries Director. Justin has a BA in Theater Arts from Hendrix and has been involved in Habitat for Humanity ...
Kaye Hoover has served as the Director of the Child Development Center since October of 2005. Previously she was the Director of Children’s Ministries at First Church for 12 years. She is extremely proud...
Monica Whitfield joined the staff as Church Secretary in March 2008 and became the Office Coordinator in July of 2008. Monica is responsible for our weekly bulletins; maintaining membership records, flower calendar, and the LIFT program books ...
Kassandra Johnson joined the staff as Church Secretary/Receptionist in August 2008. When you call the church office Kassandra or Monica Whitfield, Office Coordinator, will probably be your first contact. Kassandra will share duties ...
First Church welcomes Brian as our contemporary worship leader in First Word! Brian has served as our interim associate since January (during the search and interview process) and has provided Spirit-filled energy to our worship experiences. ..
Children’s Sunday School Coordinator - Heidi King
Heidi King joined the First Church staff in the fall of 2009 as part-time Children’s Sunday School Coordinator. Her responsibilities will include greeting children on Sunday mornings, helping ...
First Word Visual Media- Keith Martin
Keith began his connection to First UMC and First Word in 2001 as a visitor to First Church. He joined the church in 2002 and has been a fixed presence in First Word ever since. He began his service...
Jerry Carpenter joined the First Church staff in April 2007 as the church’s Maintenance Superintendent. Jerry has 18 years of experience as a Building Maintenance Supervisor for a non-profit, religious organization in Michigan...
Security/Maintenance - Jonathan Caudle
Jonathan Caudle joined the First Church Staff in October of 2006. Jonathan helps keep our building maintained and secure...
Maintenance Staff - Paul Jones
Paul Jones became a part of First Church's maintenance staff in 1994 and worked here until retiring in 2002. Paul just couldn't stay away, so he joined our maintenance staff once again in 2005...
Maintenance - Sammy Moore
Sammy joined the First Church Staff in February 2007. Sammy’s responsibilities include keeping up the church grounds, maintaining several areas inside the church building, and security...
Housekeeper/Cook- Faye Higgins
Faye Higgins is the newest member of the First Church staff joining us in April 2008. Faye’s main duties include housekeeping and food preparation. We are thrilled to have her on board...
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