Our Team
Meet Our Church Staff
Caring Leaders Serving Our Church and Community
The staff of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church is committed to serving Christ by serving others. Together, we work to create a welcoming church where people can worship, grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and serve our community.
Whether you are visiting for the first time, looking for a church home, or have been part of our church family for many years, we are here to help you feel connected and supported.
Our Pastor
Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield
Rev. Emily leading worship.
Worship is something we do together as a church family
Leading with grace, truth, and compassion.
Rev. Emily serves as pastor of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, providing spiritual leadership through preaching, teaching, pastoral care, discipleship, and community outreach.
She is passionate about helping people understand God’s Word, deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, and live out their faith in everyday life.
Whether you are exploring Christianity, returning to church, or searching for a church home, Pastor Emily would be delighted to welcome you.
Email:
Emily.penfield@umcna.org
Worship & Music Ministry
Duncan Vinson
Leading worship through music
Leading hearts in worship through music.
Duncan leads our worship music ministry with creativity, excellence, and a heart for Christ. Through organ, piano, choir leadership, and thoughtfully selected music, he helps create meaningful worship experiences that inspire the congregation to praise God.
Music is an important part of our worship each week, encouraging us to glorify God and grow together in faith.
Church Office & Administration
Virginia Johns
A welcoming heart in the church office.
A welcoming heart in the church office.
Virginia serves as the friendly face of our church office, helping members, guests, and community visitors with information, scheduling, communication, and the many details that keep church ministries running smoothly.
Her faithful service supports nearly every area of ministry and helps ensure that everyone who contacts the church receives a warm welcome.
Our Ministry Team
The ministry of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church extends far beyond our staff.
Our church is blessed by dedicated Sunday School teachers, musicians, choir members, volunteers, committee leaders, outreach teams, and countless faithful servants who generously give their time and talents each week.
Whether greeting visitors, preparing meals, leading Bible studies, stocking the Blessing Box, making prayer shawls, or serving during the Harvest Festival, each person plays an important role in sharing the love of Christ.
Together, we are one church family serving God and serving others.
We’d Love to Meet You
If you have questions about worship services, ministries, events, prayer requests, or becoming part of our church family, we would be happy to help.
Feel free to contact the church office or introduce yourself to one of our staff members on Sunday morning.
We look forward to meeting you.
Join Us This Sunday
Sunday School — 9:30 AM
Worship Service — 10:30 AM
Come and see what God is doing at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.
