MEET THE STAFF

Rev. Molly Warren, Pastor
Email: PastorMolly@tumcfl.org  Office: 407-699-8155

Since July 1, 2011, Molly has served as the Senior Pastor at TUMC, involved in all aspects of the life of the church through worship, leadership, teaching, visitations, pastoral care, and administrative duties. Her warmth, passion, and good humor are trademarks of her leadership as she strives to bring God's grace to all people, in every walk of life. She has a collaborative leadership style and seeks to utilize the spiritual gifts and God-given talents of both staff and lay leadership. Prior to her current ministry assignment, she served as Senior Pastor of First UMC in New Smyrna Beach, and as Associate Pastor at Asbury UMC in Maitland, Florida.

Before she became a minister, Molly was Vice President at L-3 Communication's aerospace division. A devout Methodist for many years, Molly faced personal restlessness at work, a search for more meaning in her life, and heartbreak in her family. During this time of brokenness, the Lord spoke into her life in a powerful way and called her into ordained ministry.

Leaving her secular profession behind, she completed her Master of Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary while serving as the Associate Pastor at Asbury UMC. During this time Molly launched Celebrate Recovery, a support group, which became an important "church within a church" for those affected by addiction. Molly earned her bachelor's degree from Rollins College, and then pursued graduate studies in engineering at UCF while working at progressively more challenging assignments at Lockheed Martin.

Pastor Molly cherishes her husband of over 30 years, Frank, their two sons, two stepsons and their four incredible granddaughters. She has moved from launching rockets into the heavens to a life devoted to serving others, leading them into a relationship with Jesus and an eternal life in Heaven.

Joseph V. Shelley, Director of Music Ministries
Email: music@tumcfl.org  Phone: 407-221-1309

Proudly hailing from the small town of Pavo, Georgia, located in the southwest part of the state, Joseph has fond memories of the music at both his hometown Baptist and Methodist churches. It was there that he discovered his love for sacred music, eventually becoming the music director for Pavo United Methodist Church at seventeen.

At age seven, Joseph began playing the piano, by ear. At thirteen he discovered a love for conducting. During High School he relished his role as Drum Major during his Junior and Senior years!

In 2000, Joseph moved to Florida to attend flight school. There, he earned his Commercial Pilot certificates (multi- and single-engine). In 2001, while pursuing his Certificate of Flight Instructor, the tragedy of September 11th halted his commercial aviation endeavors. Feeling the call to continue serving in church music, Joseph began actively writing sacred music arrangements, compositions and orchestrations which eventually led him to the post of Director of Orchestra at a large church in the Orlando area.

In 2003, Joseph joined the staff at TUMC. And in 2004, he became the Director of Music Ministries.

Joseph is proud to have studied singing with Soprano, Kimberly Saunders Randall. He's also sung with The Orlando Chorale and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in several sacred works, including Handel's "Messiah," and Mozart's "Requiem." He equally enjoys singing and playing a wide variety of Christian music: Contemporary, Gospel, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Liturgical, and others.

He is most passionate about teaching and bringing people together of all musical backgrounds and skill levels. He teaches privately: piano, singing, and general music.

Hobbies include: flying, photography, music recording, reading, hiking and GeoCaching.

Joseph's love of Christ and the gift of music are intertwined in his leadership at TUMC. He welcomes the opportunity to share with anyone his Christian testimony and his philosophies regarding church music.

Bill Holleran, Director of Youth Ministries
Email: youth@tumcfl.org  Phone: 407-956-0538

Lizzie Hahr, Director of Children's Ministries
Email: children@tumcfl.org  Phone: 407-949-2154

Lynn Campbell, Administrative Assistant
Email: office@tumcfl.org  Office: 407-699-8155

I am a product of God’s eternal grace and love. Originally from Trinidad & Tobago in the West Indies, church was as big a part of my life growing up and continues to be an important part of my daily life. Being part of a church “family” is essential to me. 

I bring to TUMC a work history that includes Montessori teaching methods, business office management, and cancer research experience in the healthcare field. All these jobs involved working with God’s children. What a delight it is now to be in Ministry here. My service to God is further extended in my roles as Director of Lay Speaking Ministry for the East Central District, Treasurer for the Board of Lay Ministry and, Chair of the Commission on the Status and Role of Women for the Florida Conference.

I have experienced God’s grace in my life as I am constantly aware of how God has been there for me in all my extreme happiness and through dark times. I am “Mom” to Sampson, my13yr old Siamese as my other “son” Cedric recently went home to be with the Lord. The years spent in the “caretaking ministry” with him during his 14yrs of living with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease, brought home repeatedly God’s love and only confirmed my undying faith in our Lord.

Rob Straw, Custodian
Email: custodian@tumcfl.org  Office: 407-501-6020