Meet the Staff of E.U.M.C.
Kenton Johnson, Lead Pastor
kent@excelsiorumc.org or 952-474-5471 ext. 11
After graduating from Macalester College in 1971, Kent was ordained as an elder in
the United Methodist Church in 1979. He was appointed Associate Pastor to
Richfield UMC in 1977, followed by an appointment as Senior Pastor at Duluth
University UMC in 1985. Kent has been Excelsior UMC's Senior Pastor since 1994.
An avid sailor, canoeist, and camper, Kent's love of the outdoors makes him a
favorite with the Youth of EUMC.
kent@excelsiorumc.org or 952-474-5471 ext. 11
After graduating from Macalester College in 1971, Kent was ordained as an elder in
the United Methodist Church in 1979. He was appointed Associate Pastor to
Richfield UMC in 1977, followed by an appointment as Senior Pastor at Duluth
University UMC in 1985. Kent has been Excelsior UMC's Senior Pastor since 1994.
An avid sailor, canoeist, and camper, Kent's love of the outdoors makes him a
favorite with the Youth of EUMC.
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Nate Melcher, Director of Youth & Young Adults
nate@excelsiorumc.org or 952-474-5471 ext. 16
Nate became Youth Director at Excelsior UMC in August, 2005 and has been
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries since July, 2008. Nate is the Dean of
L.Y.F.E. Camp - Week One, and leads / co-leads all youth groups at EUMC. He is
starting up new groups aimed particularly at young adults, ages 18-35.
Nate holds a BA in Film Studies and a MFA in Creative Writing. He coaches youth
and adult improv performance teams and tours with his own improv show. He
enjoys writing, cartooning, playing the ukulele, and gets kind of crabby around 3:00
am during youth lock-in events.
nate@excelsiorumc.org or 952-474-5471 ext. 16
Nate became Youth Director at Excelsior UMC in August, 2005 and has been
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries since July, 2008. Nate is the Dean of
L.Y.F.E. Camp - Week One, and leads / co-leads all youth groups at EUMC. He is
starting up new groups aimed particularly at young adults, ages 18-35.
Nate holds a BA in Film Studies and a MFA in Creative Writing. He coaches youth
and adult improv performance teams and tours with his own improv show. He
enjoys writing, cartooning, playing the ukulele, and gets kind of crabby around 3:00
am during youth lock-in events.
GAIL FISK - MUSIC DIRECTOR
gail@excelsiorumc.org 952-474-5471 ext. 15
making sure the worship services are filled with joyful sounds.
gail@excelsiorumc.org 952-474-5471 ext. 15
making sure the worship services are filled with joyful sounds.
JANE KUHN - ORGANIST
Jane masterfully plays the organ and piano for worship services as well as special
occasions. If you need to contact Jane, you will find her behind the keyboard on
most Sundays.
Jane masterfully plays the organ and piano for worship services as well as special
occasions. If you need to contact Jane, you will find her behind the keyboard on
most Sundays.
GAIL JOHNSON - OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
office@excelsiorumc.org or 952-474-5471 ext. 18
Gail has just started at Excelsior. Look for her smile as you enter our church.
office@excelsiorumc.org or 952-474-5471 ext. 18
Gail has just started at Excelsior. Look for her smile as you enter our church.
| EXCELSIOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 881 THIRD AVENUE EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA 55331 PH: 952-474-5471 office@excelsiorumc.org |
| Information updated March 30, 2009 |
Greg Neumann, Assistant Pastor
greg@excelsiorumc.org or 952-474-5471 ext. 12
Greg is a graduate of United Theological Seminary in New Brighton. He is currently
a candidate for ordination in the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United
Methodist Church.
greg@excelsiorumc.org or 952-474-5471 ext. 12
Greg is a graduate of United Theological Seminary in New Brighton. He is currently
a candidate for ordination in the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United
Methodist Church.
Rev. Paula Colton, Children's Director
paula@excelsiorumc.org or 952-474-5471 ext. 13
Paula comes to us from Decision Hills Camp where she has been Director for
several years. Paula and her family look forward to beginning this next step in their
adventure in ministry. Make sure to help them feel at home!
paula@excelsiorumc.org or 952-474-5471 ext. 13
Paula comes to us from Decision Hills Camp where she has been Director for
several years. Paula and her family look forward to beginning this next step in their
adventure in ministry. Make sure to help them feel at home!
