Meet the staff and volunteer coordinators of Lexington United Methodist Church. Below you will find our pastoral and ministry staff, as well as our support staff and volunteer coordinators. Please click on the profiles for more information.
Rev. Rob Allen
Pastor
Reverend Rob Allen - Pastor
Pastor Since 2022
(660) 259-2483
Pator Rob Allen joined the Lexington United Methodist Church as Pastor in July 2022. Rob had previously served the Holden United Methodist Church in Holden, MO. Rob and his wife, Jenny, have one son, Ray. He has served in ministry for over fifteen years. Since 2015, Rob has served in the Pastoral Ministry and the eight years prior to that was in the music ministry. Before the ministry, Rob served in several areas of emergency services.
Sarah Black
Administrative Assistant
Sarah Black - Administrative Assistant
Since 2021
(660) 259-2483
Sarah Black serves as the Administrative Assistant for Lexington United Methodist Church. She started this position in October 2021 after the retirement of long time Administrative Assistant, Patty Sollars. Sarah is a retired school teacher from the Lexington R-V School District.
Jan Thompson
Choir Director
Jan Thompson - Choir Director
Since 20**
(660) 259-2483
Jan is responsible for the worship music for all LUMC Services. She plays piano, organ, and serves as the Choir Director.
Jennifer Coen
Nursery Supervisor
Jennifer Coen - Nursery Supervisor
Since 2014
(660) 259-2483
Jennifer has served as the Nursery Supervisor for over 8 years.
Vacant
Facilites
Vacant - Facilities
Since 20**
(660) 259-2483
This position is currently open. For more information, contact the church office @ (660) 259-2483
Powers Alder
Lay Leader
Powers Alder - Lay Leader
Since 2022
(660) 259-2483
Powers Alder is a life-long Lexington resident and member of Lexington United Methodist Church.
Janae Fuller
Worship Leader
Janae Fuller - Worship Leader
Volunteer Since 20**
(660) 259-2483
Janae leads us in worship hymns.
Tina McFadden
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Tina McFadden - Children's Ministry Coordinator
Volunteer Since 2021
(660) 259-2483
After the COVID-19 shutdowns, our Children's Ministries were slow to recover. Tina saw the need and stepped up to the plate. Thanks to Tina's hard work and dedication to our kids, our Children's Ministry has grown substantially. She leads our Children's Sunday School classes as well as Children's Church. Our kids perform every Sunday during worship service.
David Cooley
Live Stream Coordinator
David Cooley - Live Stream Coordinator
Since 2016
(660) 259-2483
David made his dream of making our services available live online come true. Because of his efforts, Lexington United Methodist Church was the first church in the Lexington area to live stream church services. David runs the cameras and feeds that deliver our services live every Sunday morning at 10:45. DVD's area available upon request.
Phillip Davis
I.T. Coordinator/Webmaster
Phillip Davis - I.T. Coordinator/Webmaster
Since 2017
(660) 259-2483
Phillip grew up in a Christian home. In 2004, he became a member of the Lexington United Methodist Church. He has held many volunteer positions within the church and currently serves as Men's Group President, Church Trustee, I.T. Coordinator, Webmaster and runs the projector for Sunday services.
Bill Fricke
Sound Technician/Musician
Bill Fricke - Sound Technician/Musician
Since 2016
(660) 259-2483
Bill has taught school all his adult life. Teaching music is his passion. Bill serves as the Sound Technician and Bass Player for our worship services.
Jennifer Coen
Baby Grace Coordinator
Jennifer Coen - Baby Grace Coordinator
Since 2016
(660) 259-2483
Jennifer is responsible for bringing Baby Grace Ministries to Lexington United Methodist Church. Along with her duties as Nursery Supervisor, Jennifer serves as LUMC Baby Grace Coordinator.