Rev. Dr. Tish Green
Lead Pastor of First United Methodist Church - Festus/Crystal City
* Pastor Tish will be on Renewal Leave June 16 - August 12. Pastor Carr is acting pastor. See below.
Pastor Tish is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. She earned her Doctor of Ministry from Duke University in 2024, her Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary in 2016, and holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Southeast Missouri State University. Pastor Tish was appointed to First UMC in 2017 from The Connection, a United Methodist Church that she started in South St. Louis City in 2008. She excels at inviting people into relationship with God through Jesus Christ, creating opportunities for people to experience God in their daily lives, and empowering the church for ministry in the world.
Pastor Tish is a graduate of Festus High School (you may remember her as Tish Laiben) and is married to James Green, a Herculaneum graduate. Their son, Levi, attends Festus Schools, is active with our Youth Group and can often be spotted playing drums for Sunday services.
Pastor Tish is making the most of this opportunity to be in ministry in her hometown with a church of such history and high standing in the community. She and her family are enjoy connecting with the congregation and community.
Rev. Jeff Carr, Pastor of Congregational Care
Acting Pastor, June 16 - August 11
Pastor Jeff is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and has joined our staff as Pastor of Congregational Care. He leads in visitations and pastoral care. During our Summer Renewal 2025, Pastor Jeff will serve as Acting Pastor in Pastor Tish's absence. All important pastoral matters should be addressed to Pastor Jeff during this time.
Paige Laiben
Praise Worship Leader
Sundays 9:15am
Alex Kester
New Worship Leader
Sundays 11am
Mark Trautwein
Organist
Saturdays 5pm
Julie Holland
Family Ministries
Director
Jeannie Thornborrow
Nursery Lead
Deborah Cambron
Office Manager
Tom Wells
Custodial
Engineer
Position Open
Maintenance
Supervisor
