Pastor: Dr. Joyce Thornton
Dr. Joyce Thornton is pastor of Alexandria First Church.
After teaching seminary in Ohio for 16 years, Dr. Thornton served as
teacher and administrator at theological institutions in India, Sri
Lanka, Haiti, Jamaica and Pasadena, CA. In 2004 she returned to the
Midwest to be closer to her family but continued to serve schools in the
Caribbean by working online to mentor administrators and to teach. Dr.
Thornton is a graduate of the University of Findlay (B.S.), Winebrenner
Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Trinity International University
(Ph.D.). When not engaged in ministry activities, she enjoys reading and
gardening, particularly caring for her 3rd generation collection of
German iris.
Staff
George Smith, Organist
Adam Fraley,
Choir Director
Erick Vannatter, BrassWinds Ensemble Director
Karese Osborne, Secretary
Dink Savage,
Custodian
Administrative Board and Church Officers
Lay Leader, Donna Petty
Administrative Board President, Deanne Beard
Treasurer, Vickie Griffin
Financial Secretary, Marilyn Savage
Finance Committee Chairperson, Dan Richardson
Trustees Committee Chairperson, Ron Warner
Staff Parish Relations Committee Chairperson, David Wilson
Congregational Care Committee Co-Chairpersons, Carol Sue Smith, Teena Bowers
Education Christian Nurture Committee Chairperson, Amber Petty
Missions Committee Chairperson, Donna Petty
Worship Committee Chairperson, Barbara Alder
Outreach Committee Chairperson, Diana Cooper
Public Relations Coordinator, Donna Petty
Membership Secretary, Eleanor Wilson
Older Adult Coordinator, Donna Townsend
United Methodist Men President, Ron Warner
United Methodist Women President, Dorothy Keesling