Our Leadership & Staff
Senior Pastor
Pastor Jimmy came to us from Marietta, Georgia in July 2023. He is married to Debbie and has three grown children and one granchild.
Rev. Mack Riley
Pastoral Care
A graduate of the University of Mississippi and the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Rev. Riley served over 40 years in the North Georgia Conference before retiring in 2020. At his last full-time appointment, Mack served St. Andrew UMC in Marietta for 14 years. Since retiring, Rev. Riley has served part-time in the Northeast District. Mack and his wife Jeannine live in Young Harris and have 3 sons, 3 daughters-in-law, and 4 grandchildren.
Jessica Johnson
CEC Director
Jessica is a native to Blairsville, and has spent over 20 years working in Children’s Ministry. After being the lead teacher in the CEC’s Fours classroom for three years she became Director.  Jessica is married to David Johnson and they have one amazing growing boy, Ezra.Â
Administrative Assistant
Darlene originally comes from Long Island, NY and more recently comes to us from the Treasure Coast of Florida. She is married and has 3 grown children and one grandchild.Â
Jeff Bauman
Music Ministry Director
Jeff has served as Music Director at FUMC since 1996. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance and Music Education from Spring Arbor College and Masters of Music degrees in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from Bowling Green State University. Jeff is also the Director of Choral/Vocal Music at Young Harris College.
Minister at Lake Winfield Scott
Rev. Whitley has pastored several churches in northeast Georgia and is retired from the Religion Department at Young Harris College after 30 years. He enjoys working with Habitat for Humanity and other missions projects. He holds a B. A., Emory University, Th. M., Boston University School of Theology, and a M. A. in Biblical Studies, Boston University.Â
Financial Secretary
Janice joined our staff in May 2024. She has over 30 years of accounting experience. She relocated back to North Ga in 2023 and resides with her son and his family in Morganton. Her daughter and her family also live close by. She enjoys spending time with her six grandchildren.Â
Keith DeFoor
Instrumentalist
Keith earned his Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from Shorter College and his Master of Music degree in piano performance and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Music Theory from The Florida State University. Keith also serves as the Executive Director for Accreditation Assessment & Friends of the Arts at Young Harris College.Â
Join Us Sunday
8:30 am
Early Bird
A Casual Service in the Sanctuary
9:30 am
Contemporary
"The Well" with Praise Band "Overflow" in GYM
11:00 am
Traditional
Sanctuary worship with classic hymns and music team