Pastor - Johnny Phillips, Jr.
Johnny & Lynn Phillips
It is with great delight that I send this brief biographic sketch to help get acquainted in these days before transition. I am from originally from Mississippi. I was raised primarily in Florida. I have no brothers or sisters. My mom was a 16 year cancer survivor and past in 1985. She was from Mississippi. My dad worked in wholesale marketing. He traveled the South for 60 years and past in 2010 at the age of 83. He was from Louisiana. Both of my parents were keen interpreters of reality. God used them both to help guide my life in many ways.
I have done the work of a pastor for 32 years. I have served churches, located in small towns and large cities, in Florida and Ohio. I have a BA in Bible and a minor in Systematic Theology from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. In December of 1999, I received an M Div. from United Seminary in Dayton. I became an Elder in full connection in 2003. I have served UM churches in greater Cincinnati since 1996.
Lynn and I will be married 35 years this year in November. We have two children. Our daughter Sara is 32 and lives in New York City. Her and husband John have been in NYC for nearly 10 years. They have no children, yet. Our son Calvin is 24. He is a bartender. He is single with his own apartment in Over the Rhine area of Cincinnati.
Lynn has worked largely in childcare. She has a BA and M.Ed. from Xavier University in Cincinnati. Working more recently as an Early Childhood Interventionist Lynn has touched many young lives. Lynn was born in Lima, Ohio. She was raised in St Louis and graduated high school in Detroit area. Her parents are from Springfield, Ohio. They now live in Gainesville, Florida. She has a brother and sister.
I am a history buff. I enjoy cooking, particularly Cajun food from south Louisiana. I read as much as I can. I find great joy in doing the work of ministry.
You are all in my prayers as I hope I am in yours.
Always, Johnny Phillips, Jr.
Email: jzp1956@yahoo.com If you are in need of pastoral care, please call Pastor Johnny at the church 419-294-2867 or at the parsonage 419-294-1496.
I have done the work of a pastor for 32 years. I have served churches, located in small towns and large cities, in Florida and Ohio. I have a BA in Bible and a minor in Systematic Theology from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. In December of 1999, I received an M Div. from United Seminary in Dayton. I became an Elder in full connection in 2003. I have served UM churches in greater Cincinnati since 1996.
Lynn and I will be married 35 years this year in November. We have two children. Our daughter Sara is 32 and lives in New York City. Her and husband John have been in NYC for nearly 10 years. They have no children, yet. Our son Calvin is 24. He is a bartender. He is single with his own apartment in Over the Rhine area of Cincinnati.
Lynn has worked largely in childcare. She has a BA and M.Ed. from Xavier University in Cincinnati. Working more recently as an Early Childhood Interventionist Lynn has touched many young lives. Lynn was born in Lima, Ohio. She was raised in St Louis and graduated high school in Detroit area. Her parents are from Springfield, Ohio. They now live in Gainesville, Florida. She has a brother and sister.
I am a history buff. I enjoy cooking, particularly Cajun food from south Louisiana. I read as much as I can. I find great joy in doing the work of ministry.
You are all in my prayers as I hope I am in yours.
Always, Johnny Phillips, Jr.
Email: jzp1956@yahoo.com If you are in need of pastoral care, please call Pastor Johnny at the church 419-294-2867 or at the parsonage 419-294-1496.
Pastor - Doug Pummell
Doug Pummell
Pastor Doug Pummell grew up in a strong Christian home. My parents were very active in the church. Strongly supporting the church was the way of life for his family. Doug remembers once his father said, "His job is where he made money, but church is your real work.” With that kind of influence Doug accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He tries to follow Him every day of his life.
He has a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Toledo, 1992. Doug married Sue in 1993 and joined the United States Airforce. They have two children, Jacquelyn and Tyler. His family is second only to God, and he enjoys watching them grow as young adults.
Doug works for the State of Ohio Adult Parole Authority in Seneca County. He has also enjoyed coaching summer league basketball and softball/baseball programs as well as Junior High girls’ basketball, High School girls’ basketball, Junior High and High School Football.
Doug was called at a young age to become a Pastor and is glad have finally followed His calling. He has served at JSUMC as a Trustee, Ad Council member, Ad Council Chair, Youth Director and now Associate Pastor. Doug will continue to follow Gods calling and look forward to do His work.
Email: doug.pummell@gmail.com
He has a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Toledo, 1992. Doug married Sue in 1993 and joined the United States Airforce. They have two children, Jacquelyn and Tyler. His family is second only to God, and he enjoys watching them grow as young adults.
Doug works for the State of Ohio Adult Parole Authority in Seneca County. He has also enjoyed coaching summer league basketball and softball/baseball programs as well as Junior High girls’ basketball, High School girls’ basketball, Junior High and High School Football.
Doug was called at a young age to become a Pastor and is glad have finally followed His calling. He has served at JSUMC as a Trustee, Ad Council member, Ad Council Chair, Youth Director and now Associate Pastor. Doug will continue to follow Gods calling and look forward to do His work.
Email: doug.pummell@gmail.com
Betsy Bowen
Pastor - Betsy Bowen
Pastor Betsy Bowen started serving the Upper River Ministries in August 2018. That is when she answered God's call to become a pastor. She and her husband Jeff are long times members of JSUMC.
Pastor Betsy and Jeff have 2 adults children, Matthew and Jillian. Matthew and his wife Cheryl have 4 children: Cole, Clayton, Melanie and Walter. Jillian and her husband Travis have 2 children: Levi and Adriane.
Betsy has a passion for the history of the Wyandot Mission Church and enjoys sharing it with others. A few of her other passions include geneology and quilting. One of her favorite scriptures is Romans 8:38-39.
Pastor Betsy Bowen started serving the Upper River Ministries in August 2018. That is when she answered God's call to become a pastor. She and her husband Jeff are long times members of JSUMC.
Pastor Betsy and Jeff have 2 adults children, Matthew and Jillian. Matthew and his wife Cheryl have 4 children: Cole, Clayton, Melanie and Walter. Jillian and her husband Travis have 2 children: Levi and Adriane.
Betsy has a passion for the history of the Wyandot Mission Church and enjoys sharing it with others. A few of her other passions include geneology and quilting. One of her favorite scriptures is Romans 8:38-39.
Sue Pummell
Church Administrator - Sue Pummell
Sue has enjoyed serving at John Stewart UMC as a Sunday School Teacher, on the Praise Team, in the Choir, helping with the youth dramas/skits; activities and youth praise team, Nominating Committee, and Staff Parrish Relations Committee, now a Pastors wife. She looks forward to working at JSUMC office and embracing the ministry that will entail.
She noted she has as a wonderful husband whom she married in 1993 after a five year courting period and have been blessed with two beautiful children. Sue became a follower of Christ at a young age. She has always enjoyed learning more about our Heavenly Father and serving Him.
Her favorite bible verse is from Psalm 46:10 (NIV)10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Her favorite songs are “Because He Lives” and “I’ll Fly Away”.
Email: churchoffice@johnstewartumc.com
Sue has enjoyed serving at John Stewart UMC as a Sunday School Teacher, on the Praise Team, in the Choir, helping with the youth dramas/skits; activities and youth praise team, Nominating Committee, and Staff Parrish Relations Committee, now a Pastors wife. She looks forward to working at JSUMC office and embracing the ministry that will entail.
She noted she has as a wonderful husband whom she married in 1993 after a five year courting period and have been blessed with two beautiful children. Sue became a follower of Christ at a young age. She has always enjoyed learning more about our Heavenly Father and serving Him.
Her favorite bible verse is from Psalm 46:10 (NIV)10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Her favorite songs are “Because He Lives” and “I’ll Fly Away”.
Email: churchoffice@johnstewartumc.com
Andrea McCarthy
PowerPoint - Andrea McCarthy
Andrea McCarthy is the mother of four children: Gabrielle, Kayleigh, Cheyenne, and Noah. She enjoys quilting, scrapbooking, reading, writing stories, and watching all actives that her children participate in. She is married to Brad McCarthy. Andrea enjoys playing in the Bell Choir.
Andrea’s favorite bible verse is Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 "A Time for Everything" and her favorite hymns including "In the Garden," "Amazing Grace," and "The Old Rugged Cross." She also loves to listen to music especially Christmas music and Disney songs. Andrea loves animals and currently has 2 cats, Sparkle and Sassy, and 1 dog, Lady, who she inherited from her grandpa when he passed.
Email: churchoffice@johnstewartumc.com
Andrea McCarthy is the mother of four children: Gabrielle, Kayleigh, Cheyenne, and Noah. She enjoys quilting, scrapbooking, reading, writing stories, and watching all actives that her children participate in. She is married to Brad McCarthy. Andrea enjoys playing in the Bell Choir.
Andrea’s favorite bible verse is Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 "A Time for Everything" and her favorite hymns including "In the Garden," "Amazing Grace," and "The Old Rugged Cross." She also loves to listen to music especially Christmas music and Disney songs. Andrea loves animals and currently has 2 cats, Sparkle and Sassy, and 1 dog, Lady, who she inherited from her grandpa when he passed.
Email: churchoffice@johnstewartumc.com
