Staff & Leadership Team
Rev. Tom Tipton
Senior Pastor Pastor Tom and his wife, Kim, came to Susanna Wesely in the midst of the pandemic. He is our Senior Pastor and servant leader. He holds an A.A. in Broadcast Engineering, a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Technology from Eastern Kentucky University, and a Master of Divinity Degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. He served in the Army as a commissioned officer leaving for the corporate world. As a corporate executive for several fortune 100 companies, he felt God’s call. He left the corporate world answering God’s call to ministry in 2002. Before coming to Susanna Wesley, he initiated the creation of Proclaiming Grace Outreach, a non-profit serving New Kent, upper James City County and Charles City. He served on Thrive Peninsula Board in Newport News helping to restructure the board and bylaws that is guiding Thrive to grow and expand operations to reach more people in need. In addition, he continues to serve and advise several other non-profit organizations. Pastor 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. Pastor Tom and his wife, Kim, have four grown daughters and two grandchildren. |
Phyllis Russell
Lay Servant Phyllis came to our community several years ago moving to the area with her husband. They found a home in the Gloucester area and a community of faith that welcomed them. Unfortunately Phyllis lost her husband to illness shortly after their arrival. Welcomed by the community, Phyllis has brought a spirit of kindness, caring, generosity and servitude. Her commitment to God runs deep and show through her passion for congregational care and outreach. As a child she attended Red Bird Missionary School in Kentucky. Today she is organizing and guiding our missionary team which is scheduled to depart this next year in July to Red Bird Mission's Work Camp. As a child of this area she understands the seriousness of the need but also the depth of faith that exists in the community we will serve. |
Phyllis Russell | Lay Servant
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Marsha K. Germek | Lay Servant
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Marsha K. Germek
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. |
Sebastian Brock
Director of Student Ministries 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. |
Sebastian Brock | Director of Student Ministries
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Vacant-Now Hiring | Director of Children's Ministries
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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. |
Vacant-Now Hiring | Nursery Coordinator
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Vacant Position-Now Hiring
Nursery Coordinator Susanna Wesley UMC is currently seeking a Nursery Coordinator. This will be for both Sunday services, and a few evening events throughout the month. Training will be provided. In keeping with Safe Sanctuary policies, a background check will be conducted. If you or someone you know is interested please direct all inquires to [email protected] or call the church office at 804-642-7551. |
Crystal Tucker-Oberlin
Contemporary Music Director |
Crystal Tucker-Oberlin
Contemporary Music Director Crystal was chosen to join our team because of her gifts and talents. She is guiding our worship team to bridge both culturally and generationally as we expand and welcome a vibrant contemporary program. She brings a gift to sing and make music by the power of the Holy Spirit. |
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3900 George Washington Memorial Highway PO Box 39 Ordinary, VA 23131 Hayes, VA 23072 |
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