Meet Our Staff
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Dr. Bill Burch, Senior Pastor |
| Allen Hoskyn, Director of Staff Development I am beginning my fifth year here at FUMC Lawrenceville, and have lived in the Atlanta area off and on for the past 25 years. My wife, Aneta, and I have three children. Before entering full-time ministry, I worked as a teacher and coach. I have degrees in Social Work and Middle School Education from Mars Hill College and Georgia State University. I completed my Masters of Divinity at Asbury Seminary. |
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| Rev. Sheri Smith, Minister of Congregational Care I grew up in Douglasville and attended West Georgia University. I am a Licensed Local Pastor currently studying at Georgia Gwinnett College in pursuit of a degree in Psychology and Counseling. Before serving on the staff here in Lawrenceville, I served at Duluth FUMC as Minister of Visitation and also at East Cobb UMC as Associate Pastor. My husband, Hugh, and I have a beautiful daughter, Sarah. My passions in life include congregational care, music and sharing Jesus. |
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| Bill Steele, Director of Music I am a graduate of Texas State University, with a degree in French Horn performance. I've worked in the field of church music for over 30 years, serving 18 of those years in Texas churches. The choirs and bell groups that I have directed over the years have produced 7 recordings, toured Europe twice and received invitations to sing at Carnegie Hall. My wife, Robin, and I have two children. |
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| Lisa Johnson, Director of Spiritual Formation and Missions I am a native of Dunlap, Tennessee. I received my Bachelor degree in Education from Texas Women's University. In 2006, I completed my Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology. I taught for over 17 years in Gwinnett County Public Schools. My husband, Philip, and I have lived in Lawrenceville since 1987. Our family includes Ashley and Matt Overley, Laura and Allen Jones and granddaughters Claire and Meredith Jones. |
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| Rev. Andrew Erwin, Minister to Students I am a native of Gwinnett County and a graduate of the University of Georgia, where I earned a B.S. in Psychology. I then attended Candler School of Theology at Emory University where I received a Masters of Divinity degree. I have been serving in local churches for the past eight years, including two years with the student ministry at Athens First UMC and two years as the pastor in charge of New Hope UMC. My wife, Kristen, and I feel incredibly blessed to have been able to serve in the student ministry here at Lawrenceville First UMC for over four years. We are also thankful for the opportunity to raise our son, Joshua, in such a loving faith community. |
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| Cindy Walters, Director of Children's Ministry I grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, with a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education. I taught public school for 13 years, and, after moving to Georgia in 1988, operated a Licensed Family Daycare. As an Area Representative for American Intercultural Exchange, I worked with foreign students and their host parents in the Atlanta area. My husband, Randy, and I have been married since 1975 and are very blessed to have two daughters, one son-in-law, and one granddaughter who all fill our lives with great joy! |
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| Robin Dill, Director of Grace Arbor I was born in Massachusetts and graduated from Clemson University. I am a Stephen Minister with a background in hospital pastoral care and experience as a recent caregiver. I have a passion for the elderly, Bible study and prayer. I am excited about the ministry of Grace Arbor and the opportunities to work with incredible volunteers and staff. Grace Arbor is a mentoring ministry helping other respites launch in GA, SC, TN and AL. I also teach activity classes for the Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. I have been married to my husband, Tom, for over 30 years. We have two adult children, 1 dog and 2 cats. In 2009, I published the book, Walking with Grace, a manual to aid churches starting Congregational Respite Ministries. |
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| Angel Schieber, Director of Kids Crossing Learning Center I have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Education. I have four wonderful children: Taylor, Christian, Zoe, and Willow. For fun, we love to go to the beach, spend time as a family, and serve the Lord. |
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| Jeff Poynter, Church Administrator I am a lifelong resident of Gwinnett County and a graduate of the University of Georgia, where I received a Bachelor degree in Business Administration. I have worked in the field of banking and financial management for 22 years and began working at the church in the fall of 2010. My wife, Missy, and I have been members of the church since 1996, and we have two daughters, Katie and Riley. |
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