Senior Pastor
michael@wamegoumc.org

Michael has been serving Wamego First United Methodist Church since 2013. His wife, Steffani, and their four boys, Zac, Nic, Ben, and Xander, feel so blessed to be a part of the wonderful community of Wamego.

Follow the link to learn more about Pastor Michael.

Associate Pastor
chris@wamegoumc.org

Chris believes God has called him to work in ministry, specifically in worship and Bible teaching. We couldn't agree more! After 6 years of vocational ministry experience, Chris joined us, eventually becoming our worship leader and youth director. Continuing to expand his responsibilities and duties, Chris became an Associate Pastor in 2017.

Learn more about Chris and his story via the podcast, linked below.

Director of Discipleship
renelle@wamegoumc.org

Renelle has a degree in psychology and family counseling and has worked with young people for most of her adult life. Her strong passion for people brought her to Wamego UMC. In assisting Chris with the youth program, she hopes to help young people find their purpose and direction in life. Renelle recently accepted the role of AWANA Coordinator, where is sure to flourish!

Church Administrator
trish@wamegoumc.org

Communications Director
taryn@wamegoumc.org

Always looking for opportunities to marry her marketing and communication skills with a greater cause, Taryn joined our team in May of 2016. She resides in Manhattan, KS with her lazy dog and loving husband, Zach. Taryn, also a freelance writer, blogs and writes copy for various clients around the world. View her work at the link below.

Kitchen Manager

janet@wamegoumc.org

Janet has been an active member of our church for 40 years and is now our Kitchen Manager! Janet graduated from K-State with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education. For 25 years, she worked for USD 320 as a Substitute Teacher. She also worked as a Grant Coordinator and Senior Interview Day Coordinator. She has also proven helpful on the family farm, where she has worked with her husband Leon for 40 years.

Financial Secretary

Treasurer

Custodian

Retired Pastor

Fritz Clark is a retired Methodist Pastor, having served churches in Topeka and the KC area. Prior to being called into the ordained ministry, he was a cattle rancher. He and his wife, Jan, live in the Flint Hills, south of Wamego. They have two children and two grandchildren. Fritz has a business degree from KU and an agriculture degree from K-State. He received his Master of Divinity Degree from Saint Paul School of Theology.

Chancel Choir and Bell Choir Director

Music gives Chris inspiring strength in her faith. Adorned with a music degree from Iowa State University, she joined us 1982 as the Chancel Choir Director. In 2007 Chris began directing the bell choir as well. Today Chris’ passion for music is a blessing to our church and the Wamego community. She has enjoyed co-directing the Santa Fe Trail Youth trips since 1985.

Organist

Rose blesses us with her musical talents on the organ and piano. After receiving her degree in music, Rose began her career as a music teacher. Now retired, she has been playing for our church for over 66 years. Rose also serves on our Worship Committee.

Organist

Music has always been an important part of Joan’s life. She began taking organ lessons and playing for a church in 1962. Joan majored in Elementary Education and later earned a master’s degree in Special Education at KSU. In 1972, Joan and her husband Bill moved to
Wamego -- she's played the organ at Wamego UMC since! Joan also taught at USD 320 for 47 years. Recently retired, she and Bill plan to travel and spend more time with their family.

Accompanist

Sherry started piano lessons in the 2nd grade and continued through 8th. In high school, when students were either athletes or musicians, she knew where she belonged. Preferring the attention be kept on the singers, Sherry accompanied the Boys Glee Club and a group called the Dukes and Duchesses. Today, Sherry blesses our church as the Chancel Choir Accompanist. She also works at the nursing home, often times playing for the residents.

Childcare Coordinator

Band Technician