Learn More About Our Dedicated Team
Will Van Wieren
Pastor
LISA TROUTMAN
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Lisa has been at the helm of the music ministries of First Church for 27 years. She heads up the music for our Sunday worship services, directs the chancel choir, the children’s choirs, and leads the handbells. We are so privileged to have Lisa here with us and we think you’ll agree as soon as you experience the diverse and spirit-filled music that is a part of life here at First Church!

Sara Joines
Director of Children’s ministries
Sara has worked at First Church for six years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in in Christian Education from Pfeiffer University and she has been in ministry for almost 14 years. She lives in Kannapolis with her husband, her son, and their dog, Wrangler. She loves working with the children at First Methodist Church of China Grove.
JESSICA OSBORNE
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR
A graduate of Western Carolina University, Jessica Osborne originally hails from Forest City in Rutherford County. She currently resides in Iredell County with her husband, Kyle, and their son, Owen. Jessica has a background in communications and was a former reporter for two area newspapers prior to becoming First Methodist’s Church Administrator.
Amy brown
Director of The early learning center
Amy graduated from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College with a degree in General Education. She holds a wide range of relevant childcare qualifications. She has worked in the childcare field as a director for the past 17 years. Amy and her husband have five grown children and four grandchildren. Together they enjoy hiking and traveling. Amy also enjoys scrap-booking, card-making, and other papercrafts.

Todd seamon
Financial Secretary
David tilley
CHURCH facility manager & Custodian
David and his trusty assistant, Lucky, look after our facilities and help keep the buildings secure and looking their best.
Gerri Glann
CHURCH Custodian