Church Staff
Bro. Mike Childs
Senior Pastor
Mike Childs was born in Louisville, MS. He joined First Methodist Church while in High School, and was called to ministry in 1975. He graduated from Mississippi State and from Asbury Theological Seminary. After pastoring various Methodist Churches, he became pastor of Louisville First Methodist church in 2005.
Nathan Shelton
Minister of Music
Nathan Shelton began serving as Minister of Music at Louisville First Methodist Church in July 2023. A native of DeKalb, MS, he started playing piano for church at eleven years old and has since served as a choir member, pianist, organist, worship leader, and now music director. He is a graduate of the Meridian Christian Home Educators, East Mississippi Community College, and Mississippi State University. He is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in music at MSU and teaches piano in the MSU Community Music School. He enjoys gardening, cooking, and genealogy, and his favorite scripture is Psalm 139.
Miss Nan Hartness
Executive Secretary
Miss Nan is the executive secretary at First Methodist Church.
Carol Clark
Children's Director
Carol Clark is the First Methodist Church children's director.
Additional Staff
Mr. Mark Goldbeck
Director of Student and Contemporary Music
Ms. Allie Lyons
Custodian
Mrs. Kristan Swindle
Nursery
Mr. Richard Hunt
Financial Secretary
Mrs. Mary Tabor
Organist
Mrs. Brenda Hunt
Pianist