The staff and leadership here at CUMC is comprised of people who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them. You can contact the church office at 410-742-5334 or at christsby@comcast.net
Our Leadership Team
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Bill Green - Pastor
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Kevin Gillespie - Associate Pastor
Pastor Kevin comes to Christ UMC with 17 years of experience in the ministry. He has served 5 different appointments and a total of 9 Churches. He holds a degree from Wilmington University and is finalizing his required studies for the ministry. Kevin has a passion for animals, photography, and riding motorcycles. His passions for ministry include teaching children, preaching, and mission trips. In 2017 he, and his wife Terri, will celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary.
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Tom Blackford - Youth Pastor
He graduated college from OWU in 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral and Youth ministry. Has served in youth ministry for 11 years working in Wesleyan church for the past 8 years.
Pastor Tom joined us in 2014 as a staff pastor to work with youth and young adults. His wife Sheryl helps out with the youth and works in the Laurel school district. They have two daughters named Kate, who is three and Eva who is 3 months.
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Tom McKelvey - Caring Minister
Pastor Tom has been a United Methodist minister for 50 years and has served as our District Superintendent. Joining our pastoral staff in 2015, he is primarily responsible for congregational care and visitation of parishioners in hospitals, long term care facilities, or at home.
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Tom Robinson - Director of Administrative Services
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Shelly Culver - Administrative Assistant