Interim Pastor
Rev. Carl Dickerson
Connie Wilkes
Choir Director
Connie has served as interim Choir Director since 1998 and directed hand bells for 16 years. She began singing in the choir at the age of four and joined the band when she was eleven years old. Connie is a Music Graduate from Troy University where she was a member of "The Sound of the South" Marching Band. Her other musical involvements included the Symphonic Band, Concert Bands, Opera Orchestra and Collegiate Singers. She joined Ashland United Methodist Church where she subsequently became Choir Director in 1985. Along with her responsibilities as Choir Director of Brewton FIrst United Methodist Church, Connie is the Band Director of Jay High School in Jay, FL. Connie has 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 1 cat.
Ashley Byrd
Director of Children's Ministries
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My name is Ashley Byrd. I am 36 years old. Me and my husband, Brandon, have been married for 15 years. Together we have 3 rambunctious boys; Sam, Joel, and Nate. I grew up playing the piano and singing in my local church and have always been an active member volunteering in numerous capacities throughout adulthood at many local churches. I graduated from Flomaton High School and obtained my A.A. degree in business administration at Jefferson Davis Community College. From there I went on to study religion, youth ministry, and music at the University of Mobile where I also was a member of the University of Mobile Choir.
I direct the Preschool and Children’s Ministry and provide direction for the spiritual formation of our children. |
Jolene Yuhasz
Office Administrator/Financial Secretary
Jolene joined the Brewton First United Methodist Church in May, 2019. She is an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Pineview, AL. Jolene and her husband, Shawn, have 2 sons, Mason and Garrett.
Mary Ellen Byron
Pianist
Mary Ellen has served as pianist for Brewton First United Methodist Church since March, 2000. Her love for playing for churches began at the age of twelve. Mary Ellen is the mother of 4 grown children and has 7 grandchildren. Her favorite place to be is working in her flower beds.
Carin Derricks
Church Hostess
Carin is a native of Wisconsin. After moving to Brewton in 1993, she became the Hostess for Brewton First United Methodist Church in 1996. Not only does Carin prepare the Wednesday Night Church Suppers, she also prepares meals for numerous activities sponsored by the church. She and her husband, Bob, have 3 sons: Cory, Trevor and Nash.
David Crook
Custodian
David serves Brewton First United Methodist Church in many capacities and is loved by everyone. He and his wife, Linda, work alongside of each other making sure that the grounds, of both the church and the parsonage, are immaculately kept. His hard work and attention to detail are greatly appreciated.
Debbie Etheridge
Housekeeper
Debbie is a native of Andalusia, AL. She and her family relocated to Brewton in 1995. Debbie is a member of First Baptist of Brewton. She has 1 daughter, Erin and 4 boys, Nick, Tyler, Dylan and Andrew.