​Rev. Tom Tipton | Senior Pastor 
with Kim

Rev. Tom Tipton
Senior Pastor
​Tom is an encourager and a people-oriented leader who has a passion for developing leaders and teams. He fully believes that ministry is a team sport.

Tom was born in Detroit, Michigan, raised in Kentucky and moved to Virginia with the military. He answered his call to ministry while working as a corporate executive. He came to the Peninsula area with his first pastoral appointment in 2007. He met his wife, Kim while serving in the New Kent area. They came together as a blended family. They have four daughters and will soon celebrate the birth of their fifth grandchild.

​Tom is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a BS in Industrial Engineering and Technology. Attend the Defense Systems Management College and holds a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Wesley Theological Seminary.

Tom has a heart mission. Before coming to Susanna Wesley, he initiated the creation of Proclaiming Grace Outreach, a non-profit serving New Kent, upper James City County. In addition, he has served on a number of nonprofit boards to include Thrive Peninsula in Newport News. He continues to serve and advise a number of nonprofit organizations.

Tom is leading Susanna Wesley to embrace the greater community, welcoming all, and sharing the love of Christ as we expand our missional focus. He is guiding our technology enhancement program instituting changes in our facility and worship space to reach outside the walls of our campus. As a servant leader, he is leading us to walk in the way of Christ, caring for the underprivileged and supporting missions and missionaries sharing the love of God in the world through message and service.

Crystal Tucker-Oberlin
Pastoral Worship Assistant/
Contemporary Music Director

Crystal has been a wonderful addition to the staff.  She became a part of the church in October of 2022 as the Contemporary Music Director, but has since felt the call into full time ministry.  She is a graduate of Longwood University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education.  She has taught students of all ages since 2001.

​Crystal is currently growing in her call to ministry by serving the church as the Pastoral Worship Assistant while continuing as Contemporary Music Director.  In this new role she will serve the church in a greater way while being mentored by Pastor Tom.  

Crystal has been married to Samuel since 2003 and has two teenage daughters, Nadia and Jenaye. 

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Crystal Tucker-Oberlin | Pastoral Worship Assistant

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 Barbara McGlohn | Traditional Music Director​

Barbara McGlohn
Traditional Music Director
Barbara has blessed us with her beautiful talent of singing as well as piano for our Traditional Worship Service. In her spare time Barbara teaches piano lessons.

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Marsha K. Germek
Leadership Board Chair
​Certified Lay Servant
After my walk to Emmaus in 2003 , I made a commitment to God as he led me to find “the hope” to which He has called me; what is the purpose to which I have been called? My personal relationship with my Lord Jesus is continually changing as I grow through worship, study and prayer.  My heart’s desire is to be a better servant, a better witness and better disciple and encourage others to enter into a relationship with Jesus the Christ.  Since 2003, I have attended Annual Conferences, Laity Workshops and Training Workshops.  I have completed the requirements to apply through the District as a Certified Lay Speaker, as well as Certified Lay Servant.  I look forward to being in ministry with Susanna Wesley UMC and serving as your Assistant Lay Leader under the guidance of Pastor Tom.

Marsha K. Germek ​| Lay Servant

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Sebastian Brock | Director of Student Ministries 

Sebastian Brock

Director of Student Ministries 
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Sebastian brings a deep love of God to his ministry. In his teens he was active in his youth group. As a young adult he began assisting the Youth Director. As he grew in ministry, he sought out to lead and serve in Student Ministry. He brings breadth of knowledge and is excited to be helping the students go deeper in their relationship with God. 

 Vacant-Now Hiring | Director of Children's Ministries

Vacant Position-Now Hiring
Director of Children's Ministries
Susanna Wesley UMC is rebuilding its children ministry program and is seeking a  part-time Director of Children's Ministry. This hybrid position will initially average 4 to 5 hours a week. Currently onsite Sundays but overtime we envision growing the position to include , Wednesdays along with other meetings while planning can be done remotely.  The ideal candidate is someone who brings positive energy and creative ideas to oversee all aspects of discipleship of children from birth through 5th grade. We are seeking someone whose vision of children’s ministry meets the needs of our community. 

If you or someone you know is interested please direct all inquires to [email protected] or call the church office at 804-642-7551. ​

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Rita Gary
Administrative Assistant
We are sorry to say goodbye to Rita as she steps away. She has been a blessing in her welcoming, kindliness, care and administrative efforts.

Rita Gary | Administrative Assistant

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