Meet our Staff

Our staff live out the heart of Christ in the heart of our community each day. Feel free to reach out to us individually via email to learn more about us and our ministry areas.

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Rev. Dr. Vaughn Stafford, Senior Pastor

We are excited to welcome Rev. Dr. Vaughn Stafford and his wife Cindy to First Methodist Church of Columbus.

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Our Pastors

Our Staff

Daisy Hannah

Custodial Staff

Jason Merchant

Business Manager

Roz Merchant

Minister to Children

Tony Hooper

Invitation Worship Leader

James Allen

Organist

Stephanie Gandy

Kitchen Coordinator

Naomi Edmonds

Early Learning Center Director

Stephen Racine

Minister to Students

Elizabeth Swartz

Director of Lay Ministry and Communications

Joy Morgan

Church and Payroll Administrator

Arthur McGee

Building and Grounds Coordinator

Lucy Flowers

Walt Porter Counseling Center Counselor

Emily Holley

Assistant Minister to Students

Dr. Doug Browning

Director of Worship Ministries

Pat Sims

Financial Administrator

Gwen Colvin