First United Methodist Church - Myrtle Beach, SC
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MEET THE FIRST CHURCH TEAM
First Church is blessed to have a hard working, gifted staff that works with Rev. Buddy to develop, support and empower the many ministries here. Led by our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, the staff is committed to helping people find a ministry that matches up with gifts, talents and desires. 

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Rev. Dr. William H. "Buddy" Phillips learn more
Senior Pastor
whphillips@umcsc.org
843-448-7164
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Rev. Jonathan Harris learn more
Associate Pastor
jdharris@umcsc.org
843-448-7164
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Rev. Thomas N. Brittain
Pastor Emeritus

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Rev. Emily Kirby
Associate Pastor for Education
and Congregational Care
ekirby@fumcmb.org
 emily.kirby@ngumc.org
843-448-7164
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Rev. Kathy Heustess learn more
Executive Director of Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center
www.coastalsamaritan.org/​
executivedirector@coastalsamaritan.org
843-448-4820 

MINISTRY STAFF

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Jennifer Hupko
Director of Youth
hupko@fumcmb.org
843-448-7164
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Cindy Johnson
Director, Child Development Ministry
www.childdevelopmentministry.org/​
cdmatthebeach@aol.com
843-692-9272

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

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Kenny Lidard
Director of Operations and Finance
klidard@fumcmb.org
843-448-7164

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Terry Sanders
Administrative Assistant
office@fumcmb.org
843-448-7164
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Jennifer Julian
Communications Coordinator
jennifer@fumcmb.org
843-448-7164
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Kay Roensch
Financial & Membership Secretary
kay@fumcmb.org
843-448-7164
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Cynthia Liles
Receptionist
843-448-7164

MUSIC STAFF

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Norman McQueen
Director of Music
Jayne Smith
Director of Adult and Children's handbells and handchimes
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D. Scott Ferguson
Organist/Pianist

Jonathan Roberts
Anew Contemporary Director of Music
First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach
901 N. Kings Highway (Main Campus)
Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone: 843-448-7164

Fall Service Schedule
8:30am & 11:00am - Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
10:55am - Anew Contemporary Worship in Wesley Worship Center
Fall Sunday School Classes
9:45am for all classes 

Summer Hours begin May 6, 2018
10:00am | Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
10:00am | Anew Contemporary Worship in Wesley Worship Center
9:00am | Sunday School Classes

Every 5th Sunday in a month we Worship together in one combined service at 10am in the Sanctuary. 
2018 Combined Services
April 29 | July 29 | September 30 | December 30

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