The Staff of New Town United Methodist Church
 

Pastor of New Town United Methodist Church - David V. Ford Pastor David V. Ford is a native Floridian. He was born in Clewiston, Florida. After high school he attended and graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic College in West Palm Beach, Florida where he majored in religion with a minor in philosophy. Answering God's call he went on to attend and graduated from the Candler School of Theology, Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia. Pastor David was ordained an Elder in the United Methodist Church in 1991. Pastor David has served pastorates in Florida, Georgia, and Virginia. He is the founding pastor of New Town United Methodist Church. Pastor David is married to Mary Lou Ford. They are the parents of Samuel, Carlee, and Marianna. | Email Pastor Ford | Learn More |

Director of Administration - Ian Roberts The Director of Administration reports to the Lead Pastor and has the responsibility to plan and manage the administration of the church offices, employees, facilities and financial operations. | Email Ian Roberts | Learn More |

Director of Pastoral Care - Carol Bookwalter Email Carol Bookwalter

Director of Program Ministries - Stephanie Turner The Director of Program Ministries is responsible for Children's and Youth ministries supervising the leaders in these positions. She is also responsible for ministry and disciple development programs and/or ministries of the church. |Email Stpehanie Turner   Learn More |

Director of Youth Ministries - Matt Baxter The Director of Youth Ministries oversees all youth ministries including Sunday School, Youth Group Meetings, Youth Outings, Youth Mission’s Trips, and Confirmation. | Email Matt Baxter  | Learn More |

Director of Children’s Ministries - Gretchen Tisone The Director of Children's Ministries oversees all children's ministries including Sunday School, 3rd-5th grade youth group and Children's Church. Children's Ministries is also involved with the annual Fall Family Festival, Compassion International and Samaritans Purse.  | Email Gretchen Tisone  | Learn More |

Director of Music Ministries - Stacey  Cooprider Stacey has a bachelor’s degree in Music from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA.  She has over 7 years of experience in teaching, directing, and leading music.  Before her tenure at New Town UMC, she worked as a part-time worship leader at another local church.  Stacey was raised in the United Methodist Church and has served in many capacities.  She feels close ties to the church and feels blessed to be called into this area of ministry.  Stacey and her husband Jason live in Williamsburg, have two children named Katelyn and Connor.  | Email Stacy Cooprider  | Learn More |

Data Base Administrator - Donna Grannan | Email Donna Grannan | Learn More |

Secretary - Deborah Thompson The responsibilities in a church office are numerous.  As secretary of New Town UMC, I am blessed to help the different ministries and leaders.  Along with answering the phones, preparing the bills for the accountant, answering the emails, scheduling rooms for meetings, sending letters to visitors and keeping the data base current; a weekly bulletin  and a monthly newsletter are prepared to keep the congregation informed of the up coming events at New Town.  Each week I update the power point of announcements and prepare a new power point for the service to help the congregation during the service.  These responsibilities are just to name a few.  Special word of thanks is given to the faithful volunteers who come to help make the tasks light.  Blessings! | Email Deborah Thompson  | Learn More |