Rev. Chris Patterson, Pastor
Rev. Chris Patterson started as the Pastor in March, 2024. Chris is a native of Bowling Green, KY. He graduated from Western Kentucky University (B.A. in Religion Studies, 1993) and Asbury Theological Seminary (Masters of Divinity, 1998). Chris is married to Dana and they have three children: Alex (Beverly, his wife), Cierra, and Benjamin. Chris enjoys golf, pickleball, kayaking, watching movies, and being with people. He and Dana are residing in the Church Parsonage which is located at 1501 Escambia Ave here in Brewton.
Connie Wilkes, Choir Director
Connie has served as 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 First Methodist Church of Brewton, Connie is the Band Director of Jay High School in Jay, FL. Connie has 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 1 cat.
Jolene Yuhasz, Office Administrator/Financial Secretary
Jolene serves as our Office Administrator. She is the "voice" you will hear when you call into the Office. Jolene joined our Staff 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 First Methodist Church of Brewton 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.
David Crook, Custodian
David serves First Methodist Church of Brewton 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.