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Rev. Dr. Tish Green

Lead Pastor of First United Methodist Church - Festus/Crystal City

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​* 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

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​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.

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Paige Laiben

Praise Worship Leader

Sundays 9:15am

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Alex Kester

New Worship Leader

Sundays 11am

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Mark Trautwein

Organist

Saturdays 5pm

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Julie Holland

Family Ministries

Director

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Jeannie Thornborrow

Nursery Lead

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Deborah Cambron

Office Manager

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Tom Wells

Custodial

Engineer

Electrician

Position Open

Maintenance

Supervisor

Pastor Tish

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Join us for Worship!

Summer RENEWAL Worship - 10am

Saturday Traditional Worship - 5pm

Location

113 Grand Avenue

Festus, Missouri 63028

636-937-6205   Rev. Dr. Tish Green

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113 Grand Avenue, Festus, Missouri 63028

636.937.6205  ~  Rev. Dr. Tish Green

Traditional Worship Saturdays 5pm

SUMMER Renewal Sundays 10am

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