The staff and leadership here at A Church Called Christ 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. The pastoral staff on this page can be contacted through the church office at 410-742-5334 or at christsby@comcast.net
Our Leadership Team
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Bill Green - Pastor
Bill was born and raised in a suburb of New York City. He was a school teacher in that area for ten years before he went into the ministry. He and his wife, Patti, have been married for almost 36 years.
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Beth Heller - Associate Pastor
Beth is very excited to be with us here at “a church called Christ.” She has a great passion for ministry and brings with her a wonderful sense of enthusiasm and excitement. Beth has been very active in church through the years. She has a real love for music and a desire to reach beyond the walls of the church and connect with the larger community. She will be leading “Crossroads Connection,” our small-group ministry, and will also have opportunities to preach. Beth will be joining us as a “Student Pastor” and will begin seminary in the fall. She is already a licensed Local Pastor who has had training. She can officiate at weddings, baptisms, and at the Communion Table. Beth and her husband live in Stockton. She has three adult children and a grandson. We look forward to Beth’s arrival and encourage you to give her the warm welcome that is one of the hallmarks of our church.
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Pastor Tom graduated 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 - Kate and Eva.
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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
Tom Robinson is the Director of Administrative Services for Christ UMC and is primarily responsible to serve and assist the Pastor and church committees in all areas of church administration. He serves as a member of the Church Council and Finance Committee. He is also Director of Technical Ministries and teaches an adult Sunday School class.
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Shelly Culver - Administrative Assistant
Shelly Culver says working for our church doesn’t feel like work at all - everyone has been so gracious and most helpful. She is very grateful for the opportunity and we are blessed to have her on board!