Our Pastors

 

Rev. Don Lee
Lead Pastor
dlee@fumc-denton.com

Don has been serving FUMC Denton since 2011. He serves on the Board of Ordained Ministry, the Episcopacy Committee for our Conference, as well as on several boards and teams in Denton. He would love to meet you and is available the first Sunday of every month for coffee and questions at noon in Miller Center!

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Rev. Jonathan Perry (he/him)
Executive Pastor of Strategic Leadership & Pastor of Open Worship
jperry@fumc-denton.com

Jonathan is the Pastor of Open Worship and Strategic Leadership and feels the call of his life is to help create faith communities that welcome all people, take seriously the radical love of God, and put love into action through justice and kindness. He and his wife Lindsey have 2 young kids and a house filled with much laughter and many Legos. Jonathan is currently board chair for the North Texas Conference Center for Missional Outreach. He would love to meet you over a cup of coffee sometime and is here to help you connect with FUMC Denton.

Rev. Martha Segundo
Associate Pastor of Hispanic Ministry
msegundo@fumc-denton.com

Martha is shepherding Jesus Fuente de Vida as they enter into a new season of vibrant ministry in our community. Martha has faithfully served FUMC Denton with a pastor’s heart for over two decades and is honored and excited to continue her ministry with her very first appointment . She is here to connect you with our Jesus Fuente de Vida community and to care for the needs of you and your family.

 

Rev. David Finley
Associate Pastor with Youth & Families
dfinley@fumc-denton.com

David has joined our team as the Associate Pastor to Youth! David was commissioned on the deacon track in the United Methodist Church in 2018 and is working toward ordination. He would love to talk with you and is here to connect your students in 6th-12th grade with our Youth Ministry.

Sheryl Gallarneau (she/her)
Pastor of Children & Families
sgallarneau@fumc-denton.com

Sheryl is an experienced leader, minister, and pastor ordained in the Baptist tradition, having served over a decade in children’s ministries. Sheryl has an authentic, open heart of love for kids and families, teaching, and community care. She would love to connect with your family and is here to help you and your kids find connection with the life of the church and with God.

Jenny Bates (no pronouns, use Jenny's name)
Pastoral Intern
jbates@fumc-denton.com

Jenny is a community activist-pastor and clergy candidate in the UMC. Bates is a sixth-year seminary student at Brite Divinity School and holds leadership roles at Union United Methodist Mission Congregation, OUTreach Denton, and the North Texas Annual Conference Board of Church & Society. Jenny can be found anywhere in North Texas on any given day, but the best days are spending time with Wava the corgi and the Denton queer and trans community. Jenny is here to help you connect with God and grow in your care for all of God’s children.

 

Worship Team

 

Dr. Joshua Taylor
Director of Music and Worship
jtaylor@fumc-denton.com

Josh Taylor has many yeas of experience in choral conducting and in ministry! He is currently a candidate in the Doctor of Pastoral Music program at Perkins School of Theology at SMU. He leads our Worship Team, conducts our Adult Choirs, and would love to connect you to the music ministries of our church!

Dr. David Huff (he/him)
Associate Director of Music for Modern Worship
dhuff@fumc-denton.com

Dr. David Huff is a musician and sound engineer who earned a masters and Ph.D. in music theory at UNT. Dave has a long career as a church singer and instrumentalist. Through his classical-training paired with his experience playing in bands, David straddles the musical line between tradition and progression, bringing a combination of expertise and imagination to the Modern Worship experience. He plays several instruments, including the bass, piano, trombone, and our favorite—the Stick!

Krystal Stroud (she/her)
Open Worship Leader
kstroud@fumc-denton.com

Krystal serves in two roles at our church as both the Director of Communications and the Open Worship Leader. She has a background in communications and music and is honored to serve at FUMC Denton. She would love to help you get connected with Open and the life of the church!

 

Lizzy Williams (she/her)
Mosaic Worship Leader
lwilliams@fumc-denton.com

Lizzy leads worship and music for the Mosaic Worship community at FUMC Denton. She has been part of the Mosaic community for many years and would love to get to know you and help you connect with the Mosaic community!

Wendy Yesenia Reynoso
Jesus Fuente de Vida Worship Leader

Wendy serves in our Jesus Fuente de Vida community along with her family. She leads beautiful worship music and helps create a vibrant community. Wendy would love to help you connect with our Hispanic Ministry!

Jamie Rives (she/her)
Associate Director of Music for Children & Youth
jrives@fumc-denton.com

Jamie teaches elementary music methods in the UNT College of Music and for the Denton ISD academy, mentors student teachers, and now is part of our Worship Team here at the church, where she has been part of our FUMC Denton family for a long time! Jamie is responsible for our Children's Choir and will also assist with the Credo Youth Choir. She’s here to help your kids and youth connect with the Music Ministry at FUMC Denton!

 

Carol Lynn Mizell
Hand Bell Conductor
carollynn.mizell@gmail.com

Carol Lynn is the Conductor of the Handbell Choirs at FUMC Denton, and is a long-time member of the FUMC Denton Chancel Choir and Chamber Choir. She would love for you to join the Handbell team!

Jett Cheek
Fine Arts Academy
jcheek@fumc-denton.com

Jett has a special interest in helping children grow in their faith; and since music is such a big part of his life, directing the Fine Arts Academy is a natural fit. Jett can help you or your child sign up for music lessons in our Fine Arts Academy.

Elizabeth Yoo
Organist

Elizabeth is our organist here at FUMC Denton and has played in many Methodist churches in our area. She’s a wonderful member of our Worship Team!

 

Children & Youth Team

 

Rev. David Finley
Associate Pastor to Youth & Families
dfinley@fumc-denton.com

David has joined our team as the Associate Pastor to Youth! David was commissioned on the deacon track in the United Methodist Church in 2018 and is working toward ordination. He would love to talk with you and is here to connect your students in 6th-12th grade with our Youth Ministry.

Sheryl Gallarneau (she/her)
Pastor of Children & Families
sgallarneau@fumc-denton.com

Sheryl is an experienced leader, minister, and pastor ordained in the Baptist tradition, having served over a decade in children’s ministries. Sheryl has an authentic, open heart of love for kids and families, teaching, and community care. She would love to connect with your family and is here to help you and your kids find connection with the life of the church and with God.

Brandi Southwell (she/her)
Interim Assistant Director of CDO
cdo@fumc-denton.com

Brandi has a long history of working with children and has been a leader in CDO for many years. Brandi is here to help you connect with Children’s Day Out!

 
 
 
 

Church Office Team

 

Brian Moshier
Director of Administration & Operations
bmoshier@fumc-denton.com

Brian has served in church staff and in laity roles over the years and it led Brian to church administration. He feels called to support staff and lay people in whatever ways they need so their programs can be fulfilling and successful. Brian is here to help you with any business-related questions and to be of service in any way he can.


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Rev. Martha Segundo
Facilities Manager
msegundo@fumc-denton.com

Martha has been on our team since 1999. She knows all the nooks, crannies and cracks to be found. She manages the custodial staff and cares for our church buildings. Martha is also an Associate Pastor with the Hispanic Ministry. She is happy to help you find your way and help you with any building inquiries.

Krystal Stroud (she/her)
Director of Communications
kstroud@fumc-denton.com

Krystal serves in two roles at our church as both the Director of Communications and the Open Worship Leader. She has a background in communications and music and is honored to serve at FUMC Denton. She would love to help you get connected to the life of the church!

 

Pat Peters
Librarian
ppeters@fumc-denton.com

Pat Peters is our FUMC Denton Librarian. She’s been a Librarian for over 20 years. Pat and her husband Jeff have been members of FUMC Denton since 1981, where they have participated in various musical groups and served in many capacities in church leadership and service. She would love to connect you and your children with literary resources when you visit the library!

Mo Underwood
Connection Coordinator
connection@fumc-denton.com

Maureen (Mo) Underwood is serving the church as our volunteer Connections Coordinator and we are so blessed to have her join our team! Mo is here to help you connect more intentionally with your church family. You will likely see her smiling face on Sunday mornings and may see emails or get a call from her when you visit. You can reach out with your Connections & Membership related questions!