Our TEAM

First United Methodist Church of Poplar Bluff

John Gregory

Lead Pastor
john@fumcpb.org

BIO:

FULL NAME: John Michael Gregory

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Spiros Greek restaurant in St. Louis

FAMILY/KIDS: : Wife: Diane Gregory, Children: Katie Brinkmeyer and Dan Gregory

HOBBIES: Tennis and pickleball, watching the Chiefs, Cardinals and Blues sports teams

HOMETOWN: St. Louis

FAVORITE MINISTRY MOMENT: Leading a church mission trip to Mozambique in 2006

FUN FACT: My kids and I watched the Cardinals win the World Series in person in 2006. Bonus Fact: My favorite band is U2!

Our Staff

Timothy Starnes

Contemporary Worship Leader/ Media Ministry

tim@fumcpb.org

BIO

FULL NAME: Timothy Ryan Starnes

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: FIve Guys and Chick-Fil-A.

FAMILY/KIDS: Single for now!

HOBBIES: Music in basically every capacity. I love playing guitar and piano, writing and producing songs and expressing myself and my heart through music. Also video games!

HOMETOWN: Poplar Bluff, MO

FAVORITE MINISTRY MOMENT: Too many to count, but seeing youth come to know Jesus is always a standout. Seeing the youth at FUGE in 2018 be completely transformed by Jesus and some coming to know Him for the first time was incredibly awesome.

FUN FACT: I learned/play guitar and piano entirely by ear.

Tricia Starnes

1stKids, Children’s Leader

BIO

FULL NAME: Patricia Dawn Starnes

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Chick fil A, Casa Grande, Beijing

FAMILY/KIDS: 2 kids, Timothy and Sophie

HOBBIES: cooking, traveling, and spending time with family.

HOMETOWN: Poplar Bluff

FAVORITE MINISTRY MOMENT: I have so many from working in children’s ministry for several years, but one of my favorite moments, is when parents of kids as young as 3 years old, come to me and tell me how their child talked to them about a lesson and how they used it during the week and in their daily life.

FUN FACT: I am the youngest of 10 children and I have over 40 nieces and nephews!

Jamie Michelle Sepulvado

Choir Director

BIO

FULL NAME: Jamie Michelle Sepulvado

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: P.F. Chang’s

FAMILY/KIDS: I have three beautiful children. My oldest daughter Grace is 19 and attends Missouri State University. She is working towards a degree in Elementary Education. She has a fantastic voice. My son is 16 and attends Dexter High School. He will be a Junior this year. He loves all things music and basketball. My youngest daughter is 13 and attends Dexter Middle School. She loves all things music and volleyball. My husband Chip and I have been married for 23 years. He offers me tremendous support and love. He plays guitar and is a wonderful tenor or bass.

HOBBIES: I don’t have time for many hobbies but I do enjoy giving lessons to students and watching them grow. I enjoy going to see musical productions watching my kids perform, whether it’s on the courts or on the stage.

HOMETOWN: Fruitland, Missouri ( I actually grew up in Leemon, but no one ever knows where that is!)

FAVORITE MINISTRY MOMENT: There have been so many moments that I can’t pick one. I believe every time music is offered it’s a beautiful ministry moment.

FUN FACT: I have a degree in Instrumental Education as well as vocal. I was drum major for the Golden Eagles marching band in college!

Cynthia Gonzalez

Secretary & Treasurer

cynthia@fumcpb.org

BIO

FULL NAME: Cynthia Lorena Gonzalez

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Fuji.

FAMILY/KIDS: Married to Chris Gonzalez, have 4 children.

HOBBIES: Singing has always been a huge part of my life, designing art, and desiging cakes.

HOMETOWN: Born in Amsterdam, raised in Castricum, Netherlands

FAVORITE MINISTRY MOMENT: There are so many, but I think my favorite is when leading worship and hearing the people singing praises to our Almighty God in adoration.

FUN FACT: I love to travel and have been to 10 different countries so far! Our kids’ first mode of public transportation was an airplane.

Christopher Gonzalez

Youth Leader

chris@fumcpb.org