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Senior Pastor: Dave Palmer
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Dr. David A. Palmer has been our senior pastor since 1995. He has a B.A. from Wittenberg University, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. A native of Wooster, Ohio, he has served three other churches in east Ohio before coming to Kent. He and his wife have three young children.
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Minister of Pastoral Care: Douglas Denton
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Rev. Douglas Denton, serving as Minister of Pastoral Care, has as his primary responsibility visitation of the sick and and the homebound. He, along with the senior pastor, provides spiritual support and counsel to those going through critical, life changing events. Rev. Denton has served churches in both Cleveland and Akron, and more recently worked in the field of child welfare. He is married, has two children and two grandchildren.
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Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministries:Rick Stout
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| Rick joined our staff in January, 2006, and brought a strong background in both education and youth ministry. He has a B.A. in Elementary Edcuation from Bethany College and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Malone College. From 1989 to 1993, he taught sixth grade in the Akron public schools, and from 1993 through 2005 he was the physical education instructor for grades two through eight at the Canton Country Day School. He also served for five years as the Youth Director at the Wedgewood United Methodidst Church. Rick couples a strong professional background with a deep Christian faith and a passion for being in ministry to young people. He and his wife, Staci, have four boys, ranging in age from 9 to 18. Rick oversees our entire ministry of Christian education for young people from birth through the twelfth grade. |
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Tree City Preschool Director: Judy Dobbins
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With an extensive background in early childhood education, Judy has been our director for many years of the Tree City Preschool, a church-operated preschool for 3- and 4-year-old children.
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United Christian Ministries: Lauren Odell-Scott
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Financial Coordinator: Lynnette Begue-Lavery
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Secretary: Donna Harper
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Donna Harper joined the church staff in November of 1991; she worked previously in the business world. She has a degree from Hammel Business College. Donna finds being a church secretary very rewarding, in that she is able to help people in many different ways, and the work is always interesting and ever-changing. She is a widow with three grown sons and four grandchildren.
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Custodian: Tony Russell
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Kitchen Hostess: Margie Stahl
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Margie Stahl has been our licensed Kitchen Hostess since the summer of 1998, having worked as a volunteer since 1986 when she joined the Kent church. With the aid of the United Methodist Women and other volunteer teams, Margie leads meal preparation on a regular basis for the Kent Rotary Club and for numerous church functions.
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Kitchen Hostess: Staci Stout
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Director of Sanctuary Choir: Frank Wiley
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Organist: Heather Cooper
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Director of Handbell & Contemporary Music Ministries: Tom Pierson
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Tom holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College, with further studies at the Chautauqua Institute and the KSU Blossom Music School. He has over 30 years of experience in church music, music teaching both public and private, theatre, and performance ranging from professional opera to country music.
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Children's Choir Director: Susan Rose
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Sue joined our staff in the fall of 2005 and brings years of experience in children's choirs and music education. She also has an extensive background in children's theatre and continues to work with the children's theatre program through the Kent Parks and Recreation department. Sue leads our Children's Choir for children age four through the fifth grade; the choir sings monthly and also does two musicals each year. In addition, Sue leads the music in our annual Vacation Bible School.
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Youth Handbell Director: Brad Brode
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Brad joined our staff in September of 2003 when he became the Director of our Youth Handbell Choir, known as the Zamaringers. Brad has a B.M.E from Kent State University and an A.E.E.T from ETI Technical College. He is currently an IT Project Manager with Electronic Data Systems. Prior to switching careers to enter the computer industry, Brad was a Band Director in the Ohio public schools and has always enjoyed working with youth musical groups. Before transferring to our congregation he directed the Tower Bells Adult Handbell Choir in Ra
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Youth Praise Band: Kyle Jacoby and Chris Wortman
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Senior Pastor: Dave Palmer
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Dr. David A. Palmer has been our senior pastor since 1995. He has a B.A. from Wittenberg University, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. A native of Wooster, Ohio, he has served three other churches in east Ohio before coming to Kent. He and his wife have three young children.
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Minister of Pastoral Care: Douglas Denton
| Email: dougdenton@kentmethodist.org |
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Rev. Douglas Denton, serving as Minister of Pastoral Care, has as his primary responsibility visitation of the sick and and the homebound. He, along with the senior pastor, provides spiritual support and counsel to those going through critical, life changing events. Rev. Denton has served churches in both Cleveland and Akron, and more recently worked in the field of child welfare. He is married, has two children and two grandchildren.
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Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministries:Rick Stout
| Email: rick@kentmethodist.org |
| Rick joined our staff in January, 2006, and brought a strong background in both education and youth ministry. He has a B.A. in Elementary Edcuation from Bethany College and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Malone College. From 1989 to 1993, he taught sixth grade in the Akron public schools, and from 1993 through 2005 he was the physical education instructor for grades two through eight at the Canton Country Day School. He also served for five years as the Youth Director at the Wedgewood United Methodidst Church. Rick couples a strong professional background with a deep Christian faith and a passion for being in ministry to young people. He and his wife, Staci, have four boys, ranging in age from 9 to 18. Rick oversees our entire ministry of Christian education for young people from birth through the twelfth grade. |
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Tree City Preschool Director: Judy Dobbins
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With an extensive background in early childhood education, Judy has been our director for many years of the Tree City Preschool, a church-operated preschool for 3- and 4-year-old children.
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United Christian Ministries: Lauren Odell-Scott
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Financial Coordinator: Lynnette Begue-Lavery
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Secretary: Donna Harper
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Donna Harper joined the church staff in November of 1991; she worked previously in the business world. She has a degree from Hammel Business College. Donna finds being a church secretary very rewarding, in that she is able to help people in many different ways, and the work is always interesting and ever-changing. She is a widow with three grown sons and four grandchildren.
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Custodian: Tony Russell
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Kitchen Hostess: Margie Stahl
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Margie Stahl has been our licensed Kitchen Hostess since the summer of 1998, having worked as a volunteer since 1986 when she joined the Kent church. With the aid of the United Methodist Women and other volunteer teams, Margie leads meal preparation on a regular basis for the Kent Rotary Club and for numerous church functions.
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Kitchen Hostess: Staci Stout
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Director of Sanctuary Choir: Frank Wiley
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Organist: Heather Cooper
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Director of Handbell & Contemporary Music Ministries: Tom Pierson
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Tom holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College, with further studies at the Chautauqua Institute and the KSU Blossom Music School. He has over 30 years of experience in church music, music teaching both public and private, theatre, and performance ranging from professional opera to country music.
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Children's Choir Director: Susan Rose
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Sue joined our staff in the fall of 2005 and brings years of experience in children's choirs and music education. She also has an extensive background in children's theatre and continues to work with the children's theatre program through the Kent Parks and Recreation department. Sue leads our Children's Choir for children age four through the fifth grade; the choir sings monthly and also does two musicals each year. In addition, Sue leads the music in our annual Vacation Bible School.
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Youth Handbell Director: Brad Brode
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Brad joined our staff in September of 2003 when he became the Director of our Youth Handbell Choir, known as the Zamaringers. Brad has a B.M.E from Kent State University and an A.E.E.T from ETI Technical College. He is currently an IT Project Manager with Electronic Data Systems. Prior to switching careers to enter the computer industry, Brad was a Band Director in the Ohio public schools and has always enjoyed working with youth musical groups. Before transferring to our congregation he directed the Tower Bells Adult Handbell Choir in Ra
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Youth Praise Band: Kyle Jacoby and Chris Wortman
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