MEET THE FIRST CHURCH TEAM

First Church is blessed to have a hard working, gifted staff that works with Pastor George 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. George K. Howle
Senior Pastor
gkhowle@umcsc.org
843-448-7164

Rev. Meredith M. Dark
Nurture Pastor
mmdark@umcsc.org
843-448-7164

Rev. Thomas N. Brittain
Pastor Emeritus

Bishop Gary Rivas
Minister of Evangelism, North Campus

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MINISTRY STAFF

Jennifer Hupko
Director of Christian Education 
and Programming 
hupko@fumcmb.org
843-448-7164

Julia Brooks
Director of Children's Ministries
jbrooks@fumcmb.org
843-448-7164

Cindy Johnson
Director
Child Development Ministry
cdmatthebeach@aol.com​
www.childdevelopmentministry.org/​
843-692-9272

Philip Keilen, CGL, CPC
Executive Director
Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center
pkeilen@coastalsamaritan.org
www.coastalsamaritan.org/​
843-448-4820 ​

Chad Mullinix
Director of Youth
youth@fumcmb.org
​843-448-7164

Grant Nesmith
​Co-Director of Youth
youth@fumcmb.org
​843-448-7164

Melody Gildner
​Co-Director of Youth
youth@fumcmb.org
​843-448-7164

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

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

 Jennifer Julian
​Administrative Assistant
jennifer@fumcmb.org
843-448-7164

Melinda Morgan
​Communications Coordinator
melinda@fumcmb.org
843-448-7164

Kay Roensch
Financial Secretary
kay@fumcmb.org
843-448-7164

Cynthia Liles
Receptionist
843-448-7164

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MUSIC STAFF

Norman McQueen
Director of Music

D. Scott Ferguson
Organist/Pianist

Jayne Smith
Director of Adult & Children Handbell/Handchime Choirs

Eve Harris
Director of Children's Choirs

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HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE

Debbie Jones
Housekeeping/Maintenance
843-448-7164

Jim Lewis
IT/Maintenance
​843-448-7164