Pastor – Rev. Josh Milliron
As a boy Josh grew up in small towns across Louisiana in the home of a United Methodist pastor. It was during his childhood that he was baptized and found faith in Jesus Christ. As a teenager he was a basketball player. In addition to school he operated a yard business, worked as a custodian at his church, worked on a hay farm, and had dreams of becoming a medical doctor. While at Centenary College in Shreveport, he heard a call to preach the Word and do the work of an evangelist (2 Timothy 4:1-5). After college he prepared for ministry at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. Josh has served as a pastor for seventeen years, and he served in youth, children’s, and small group ministry for six years. Josh has been married to his wife, Allison, for ninteen years. Together they have two children, a daughter and a son in high school. Josh’s last name is pronounced “Mill - iron”. A mill iron is the central cylinder upon which a mill wheel spins.
As a boy Josh grew up in small towns across Louisiana in the home of a United Methodist pastor. It was during his childhood that he was baptized and found faith in Jesus Christ. As a teenager he was a basketball player. In addition to school he operated a yard business, worked as a custodian at his church, worked on a hay farm, and had dreams of becoming a medical doctor. While at Centenary College in Shreveport, he heard a call to preach the Word and do the work of an evangelist (2 Timothy 4:1-5). After college he prepared for ministry at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. Josh has served as a pastor for seventeen years, and he served in youth, children’s, and small group ministry for six years. Josh has been married to his wife, Allison, for ninteen years. Together they have two children, a daughter and a son in high school. Josh’s last name is pronounced “Mill - iron”. A mill iron is the central cylinder upon which a mill wheel spins.
Director of Youth Ministries; Director of Contemporary Worship – Allison Milliron
Allison accepted Christ as a 5th grade student and immediately began serving by leading a children’s choir at Uriah United Methodist Church in Uriah, AL. She moved to Birmingham during her 10th grade year to attend the Alabama School of Fine Arts high school. After graduation she attended Auburn University graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1993. After two missionary experiences in Brazil, Allison heard a call to ministry that led her to Asbury Theological Seminary where she graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree in 2000. She has served in churches as Children’s Minister, Adult Spiritual Formation Director, Youth Minister, Youth Praise Team Director, Age-Level Ministries Director, and Web Ministries Director. She plays bass guitar, sings, and enjoys communicating the gospel through art, music, and creative writing.
Allison accepted Christ as a 5th grade student and immediately began serving by leading a children’s choir at Uriah United Methodist Church in Uriah, AL. She moved to Birmingham during her 10th grade year to attend the Alabama School of Fine Arts high school. After graduation she attended Auburn University graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1993. After two missionary experiences in Brazil, Allison heard a call to ministry that led her to Asbury Theological Seminary where she graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree in 2000. She has served in churches as Children’s Minister, Adult Spiritual Formation Director, Youth Minister, Youth Praise Team Director, Age-Level Ministries Director, and Web Ministries Director. She plays bass guitar, sings, and enjoys communicating the gospel through art, music, and creative writing.
Director of Children’s Ministries – Leslie Cuti
Leslie has a Masters in Education from Southeastern Louisiana University, and she has teaching certifications in educational technology, kindergarten, and elementary grades 1 – 8. She is married and a mother of 3 children, and she was an experienced volunteer in our church’s children’s ministry before becoming our director.
Leslie has a Masters in Education from Southeastern Louisiana University, and she has teaching certifications in educational technology, kindergarten, and elementary grades 1 – 8. She is married and a mother of 3 children, and she was an experienced volunteer in our church’s children’s ministry before becoming our director.
Church Secretary – Melissa Cox
Melissa has lived in Amite her entire life, went to Loranger High School, and is an experienced office manager. She has two daughters and two grandsons.
Melissa has lived in Amite her entire life, went to Loranger High School, and is an experienced office manager. She has two daughters and two grandsons.
Nursery Staff – Pat Urquhart
Pat also directs our church’s Mother’s Morning Out. She is experienced in childcare, and ready to offer hospitality and care to your children in our nursery.
Pat also directs our church’s Mother’s Morning Out. She is experienced in childcare, and ready to offer hospitality and care to your children in our nursery.
Nursery Staff – Sarah Urquhart
Sarah is Pat Urquhart’s daughter. Sarah is also experienced in childcare, and is ready to offer hospitality and care to your children in our nursery.
Sarah is Pat Urquhart’s daughter. Sarah is also experienced in childcare, and is ready to offer hospitality and care to your children in our nursery.
Choir Director – Katie Smith
Katie graduated with a Masters in Vocal Performance from Southeastern University. She directs our choir at our traditional service each week, and she directs the choir’s annual choir cantatas at Christmas and Easter.
Katie graduated with a Masters in Vocal Performance from Southeastern University. She directs our choir at our traditional service each week, and she directs the choir’s annual choir cantatas at Christmas and Easter.
Organist/Accompanist – Clytae Fulda
Music and music ministry have been important to Clytae throughout her life. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from LSU, and she did her post-graduate studies in music at Southeastern University. Clytae plays the organ for our traditional service, and she accompanies our choir in their ministry of music.
Music and music ministry have been important to Clytae throughout her life. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from LSU, and she did her post-graduate studies in music at Southeastern University. Clytae plays the organ for our traditional service, and she accompanies our choir in their ministry of music.