Rick Owen, Senior Pastor

Rick is a PK (preacher's kid) for several generations.  He grew up in the Florence, Alabama area and graduated from Bradshaw High School.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Jacksonville State University,  Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, Emory University in Atlanta, and a Doctor of Ministry from Beeson Divinity School, Samford University in Birmingham.
 
Rick has served churches from 15 members to 4800 members, he served as an Associate Director of the North Alabama Conference Council on Ministries, and most recently as the Director of Strategic Ministry with Resource Ministry Partners at the United Methodist Foundation of North Alabama.  He is currently the Chair of the North Alabama Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. 
 
Rick's passion for preaching, teaching, and making disciples is the focus of his ministry.  He is convinced that churches with a heart for mission who become missional (into the world for Christ) are churches that grow.  The center of his personal vision for ministry includes a wonderful anonymous quote, "To love someone is to know the song of their heart, and to sing it to them when they have forgotten it."  Rick says, "It's my job to learn the song of the heart of our church and the world, and then sing it to them from the Gospel." 
 
Rick and his wife Pat have two adult children.  Michael and his wife Jess live in New Jersey, and Sarah lives in Valley, Al.

 Marty Luckie, Executive Pastor

 Marty is passionate about preaching Christ’s transformational leadership,  worship being the primary foundation for that process , engaging in small groups to grown spiritually and serving others to meet the needs of our community, region and world.

A graduate of Huntingdon College with a Bachelor of Arts, and Asbury Theological Seminary with a Master’s of Divinity, he has served United Methodist Churches in the Kentucky, Alabama West Florida Conferences.  He then began serving as a Chaplain in the United States Army where he ministered for 26 years before joining Trinity in June 2012.  He has offered Christ to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines at home and on the battle fields of Kuwait, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Marty and his spouse Karen have two adult sons.  John, his spouse Ashley, their two daughters Hadley and Riley and their Pug Bruco live in Southern Pines, North Carolina.  Michael, his spouse Sarah, and their Springer Spaniel, Jack, live in Huntsville, Alabama.  Marty and Karen also have a Yorkie, Sasha, and a Black Lab, Tron. 

Abi Carlisle-Wilke, Senior Associate Pastor

At annual conference 2008, Abi Carlisle-Wilke was appointed as our associate pastor.  Here is a brief biography.

I was born and raised in Florida. I lived until age 13 in Avon Park, Florida and then we moved as a family to Crystal River, Florida. My family attended the Baptist churches in both places. After graduating from Crystal River High School in 1971, I attended Florida State University. After getting my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Psychology in 1975, I moved to Louisville, Kentucky to attend Seminary. It was while working a Social Work internship placement that I heard God call me into ministry. I felt the call was to take all my background in Social Work and Psychology to help people as a Minister. At the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary I obtained the Master of Divinity degree in 1978.

I went for further training in Clinical Pastoral Education beginning with The University of Louisville Health Sciences System, Louisville, KY and then at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. I also obtained training in Pastoral Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy with Charles Alexander with the North Alabama Conference Office of Pastoral Care and Counseling. I was ordained in the Crystal River Baptist Church in 1980 and endorsed by the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board to serve as a Chaplain in Hospitals. I transferred my ordination to the North Alabama Conference in 1987 and became a Full Elder in 1992.

I have served as Chaplain/Pastoral Counselor for Brookwood Medical Center, South Highland Hospital, and Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham, AL; and then for the Pastoral Institute/Bradley Center in Columbus, GA. I then served on the staff of St. John UMC and Epworth UMC in the area of Pastoral Care and Counseling. I then moved back to the North Alabama Conference to serve at Aldersgate UMC, Wadley/Almond/Pleasant Hill circuit in the South East District, and St John UMC in Florence.

I am married to Bob Wilke, a retired Physician Assistant who served in the Army, Civil Service and other medical settings. We have adopted three children from China; Kara, Kate and Zach.  They will be attending Chaffee elementary. We are glad to be back in Huntsville and here at Trinity United Methodist Church to serve. 

Joe Estes, Pastor

I am a third generation Methodist. My grandparents on my mother's side were "hard-shell" Methodists, at Wesley Chapel in Fayette County, Alabama. We moved to Birmingham when I was four years old, and Woodlawn Methodist was my home church for the next twenty years

I found myself called to be a pastor in the United Methodist Church thanks to the influence of caring Sunday School teachers, a great youth director, strong preachers, including "Preacher" John Rutland, who served here at Trinity in the 70's. It really doesn't seem that long from Wesley Chapel to retirement.

I have served churches in the Gadsden, Anniston, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Huntsville areas, with one trip to west Alabama. However, most of my time has been here in the Huntsville district: Trinity, Latham, and Huntsville First as associate pastor, and University and Madison as pastor. We have been here long enough for our children to think of Huntsville as home, so they know where to come for holidays. 

Mollianne Massey, Clergy Administrator

Clergy Administrator assisting the Clergy Team as we strive to meet the needs of the congregation.

Jill Gardner, Church Administrator

Manages the business office; manages the financial operations; manages HR; supervises Shelby software system and IT needs. Supervises the Facility Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Bookkeeper, Event Coordinator, Trinity Place, Child Development Center, and Food Services.

Janna Kucera, Facilities Engineer

Manages the building; supervises the custodial staff, and manages all renovation projects.

Mary Beth Buchanan, Event Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

Coordinates all events (both in house and outside rentals), orders supplies; maintains postage accounts

Judy Holcomb, Bookkeeper

Handles all accounts payable, payroll, financials, budget and contributions.

Danny Haswell, Maintenance Engineer

Maintains and repairs all equipment for the building - HVAC, plumbing, lighting.

Police: Traffic Control on Sundays and for special events

* indicates part-time staff

Camilla Pruitt, Director of WFA

Camilla oversees the Worship and Fine Arts Department which provides worship, music and fine arts support for traditional and contemporary worship services. She is the conductor of the Sanctuary Choir, Trinity Instrumental Ensemble, and coordinates the children’s choir program.  In addition, she supervises special programs through out the year including the Advent and Christmas programs, and Holy Week and Easter programs.

Shane Kennedy, WFA Associate 

Shane conducts adult and youth handbells, youth choir, youth praise band and assists with the C&C bands and drama.  Shane has held this position since August 2002.

Scott McCauley, Worship Coordinator

Scott is the support for the Worship and Fine Arts Department and the video director for The New Room. During the week, Scott assembles the worship orders, coordinates with staff and members in ministries and makes sure all participants in the services each week are present and have everything they need in the service. He also runs the video presentation for Cappuccino & Christ and special events.

John Watson, Technical Director

John oversees audiovisual needs for our services and events at Trinity UMC. He also provides support for concerts, programs and presentations by outside groups using our facilities.

John Onder, Contemporary Worship Director

John Onder is a proud father and husband who lives for making music to praise God!  He grew up in Huntsville, attending Calhoun, UNA, & Alabama A&M.  Along with leading the music at our Contemporary Service (C&C) he also teaches Music and leads the choir at Holy Spirit Catholic School.

Mark Moorehead, Principal Organist

Mark Moorehead serves as organist for Trinity's traditional services and accompanies Trinity's Sanctuary Choir.  From time to time, he accompanies vocalists in C & C special services as well.  In addition to his playing, Mark serves as the curator for Trinity's sanctuary pipe organ and oversees its use & maintenance.  And every so often, you might see him in one of Trinity's video productions -- frequently playing the "bad" guy!

Sue Ellen Adams

As Trinity’s Associate Organist, Sue Ellen plays for one or two Traditional Worship Services a month and accompanies choir rehearsals as needed.  She is also available as needed for funerals and the Healing Service.  In addition, she has directed the Carillonneurs Handbell Choir for 18 years, leading them in playing for Worship Services and community and area handbell events.

Amy McBroom, Director of Program Ministries and Communications

Amy works with our Adult, Youth and Children’s Ministries, and many dedicated members of our congregation, to provide a Christian Education program for all ages and stages of life and of spiritual development.  Guiding people to be in transformational relationship with Jesus Christ, and fully experience his love and grace.  With this same mission, she also oversees all aspects of communications for Trinity, it’s individual ministries and missions, and special events; and works closely with our graphic designer to bring visual impact to Trinity’s vital ministries.


 

Rev. Abi Carlisle-Wilke, Senior Associate Pastor / Adult Faith Formation/Adult Ministries Director

Tony Akers, Minister to Youth & Their Families

My role at Trinity is helping our young people come to know Christ and grow in Him.  We approach youth ministry through the lens of a discipleship pathway that we have developed called The ASCENT.  The ascent helps our youth identify where they are on their journey with Christ and encourages them to takes steps to grow to the next level.  Our ultimate desire for our youth is that they move from being “curious” about Christ to ultimately “contributing” their gifts to the ministry of Trinity and the world.  We engage families in our ministry and our volunteer team is chocked full of incredible people who are willing to invest time in our youth through this discipleship process.  Our ministry has elements of every ministry to youth-worship, retreats, service opportunities and fun but all these opportunities are aligned with our ultimate goal of developing young disciples for Jesus.

Jan Hicks, Director of Children's Ministries

Develops and directs the education, fellowship and worship with children ages 6 weeks through the 5th grade enabling them to grow in Christian faith and in personal relationship with Christ.   Equips and encourages families to be intentional and consistent in passing on living faith by example.





 
 

Amanda Lowe, Youth Ministries Associate

Amanda is a longtime member of TUMC.  She grew up here in the Children's and Youth Ministries and attributes her longing to work with students to all the wonderful adults who had an impact on her life while in these ministries herself.  Her main goal is to create an environment where all students can grow in their faith and be comfortable doing so.

Ann Rutledge, Media & Graphics Coordinator

Providing graphic design for all of Trinity’s missions and ministries, Ann brings a special talent for translating our messages into effective visual concepts.  From brochures, advertising, weekly bulletins, monthly Trinity Today’s and much more.






 

Dee Ann Henderson, Social Media Coordinator *

  * indicates part-time staff

Sheryl Raddin, Operations Director

Directs the Child Development Center; Hires & trains staff; maintains a quality program that meets DHR standards; maintains budget; good rapport with parents.

Connie Wickline, Administrative Coordinator

Enjoys conducting the Center tours, and working with prospective and current parents.  She also oversees and maintains enrollment, waiting lists, and class rosters; and creates and maintains faculty and student files.

Penny Jackman, Curriculum Coordinator

Skilled in child care management, Penny communicates and monitors curriculum integration, child safety, and classroom organization. She enriches the teaching experience by providing  necessary resources and guidance to teachers.  Her priority is to expand curriculum to cover developmentally appropriate reading foundations, mathematical fundamentals; and monitor lesson plan development. She values a positive spiritual, social and physical growth experience for each child.

CDC Staff:  teaches the children ages 6 weeks – four years

Michelle Barnett
Michelle Bell
Allison Broshears
Tammy Burks
Jamie Cook
Shelley Dobbins
Emily Eslick
Vernalyn Fontenot
Shelby Gillroy
Lucinda Green
Emily Hoffman
Lara Lee Hood
Miriam Mears
Myra Parker
Dorothy Smith
Felecia Toney
Cynthia Waggoner
Andrea Ware
Merril Webster
Anatasia Womack 

Liz Collins, Director

Liz and her staff provide experienced and professional Alzheimer’s and dementia care, caring for each family’s unique needs.  She has created a nurturing environment where each person receives physical and intellectual exercise through games, the arts, outdoor exercise and much more.  And a safe environment where families can rest assured their loved one is comfortable. 

 Melsey Booker, Staff

 Peggy Max, Staff

 
Not pictured:

Shantelle Pendleton *
Emma Dean *
 

* indicates part-time staff