Church Staff
Senior Pastor: Rev. John W. Nash
Pastor John (& Linda) Nash along with the three girls have been here at First United Methodist since July of 2019. He has previously served at Mesa View, Melrose and House, NM as well as churches in the Boston area. John was born and grew up in Phoenix and is a graduate of the University of New Mexico. He earned his Master of Divinity from Boston University and a Master in Theology, studying the early Methodist movement in America, from Harvard University.
Work: 505-662-6277 (ext 101)
Home: 505-662-3652
Cell: 505-944-6470
Email: pastor@lafumc.org
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Director of Faith Development: Phillip Ortega
Work: 505-662-6277 (ext. 104)
Email: faith@lafumc.org
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CHURCH OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR: Julie Risch
Work: 505-662-6277 (ext 102) Email: office@lafumc.org
Communications: ChurchNews@lafumc.org
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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BOOKKEEPER: Amy Worcester
Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work: 505-662-6277 (ext. 103) Email: finance@lafumc.org
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ARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Work: 505-662-4822
Director: Shanice Ramos
Email: ArkDirector@lafumc.org
Asst Director: Ext 106 Linda Nash
Email: arkbusiness@lafumc.org
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Note> As part time (PT) positions, please be mindful that these individuals work other jobs during the day. Email is a good connector during office hours.
PT Worship>Valerie Collins
Email: DirMusic@lafumc.org
catsahorizons@gmail.com
