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Say hello to the leadership team at FUMC Starke

Meet our leadership

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Rev. Michael A. Moore - Lead Pastor

Rev. Michael A. Moore joined the FUMC Starke leadership team in 2007 as the lead pastor. Pastor Mike is married to his wife of 40+ years, Debbie.

"The best is yet to come!" - Pastor Mike

Jason Moore - Worship Leader | Director of Music

Jason Moore joined the FUMC Starke leadership team in 2008 as the Worship Leader and Director of Music. Jason is married to his wife, Heather.

"Music expresses that which cannot be put into words, and where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence." - Jason Moore

Dayna Gonzalez - Pianist | Accompanist

Dayna Gonzalez joined the FUMC Starke leadership team in 2013 as the church pianist and accompanist. Dayna is married to her husband, Owen.

"J.S. Bach said it best. I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music." - Dayna Gonzalez

Josh Reinken - Associate Pastor & Director of Student Ministry

Josh Reinken joined the FUMC Starke leadership team in 2011 as the associate pastor & director of student ministry. Josh is married to his wife, Katlyn.

"The Bible does have relevant things to say about today's culture" - Josh Reinken

LaTanya McBride - Administrator

LaTanya McBride joined the FUMC Starke leadership team in 2009 as the office administrator. LaTanya is married to her husband, DeWayne.

"Jesus cares about you more than you could ever know." - LaTanya McBride

JoAnn Wilsey - Nursery Director

JoAnn Wilsey joined the FUMC Starke leadership team in 2022 as Nursery Director.  JoAnn comes to us with many years of experience in children’s ministry.

“My passion and desire, is that all children will know Jesus through bible stories, one on one time, and singing songs about Him. I truly believe if a child learns about Jesus at an early age, they will know to call on Him and praise Him as they grow and experience life. “

Kim Mann - Children’s Director

Kim Mann joined the FUMC leadership team in 2020 as Coordinator of Children’s Ministries. Kim brings to our church many years of distinguished service in public education and children’s ministry.

Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” Jesus intentionally loved on and blessed kids. He didn’t take time out of his work to love children. It was His work.