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

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 MANAGER: Julie Risch

Work: 505-662-6277 (ext 102)     Email: office@lafumc.org

Hours: Monday – Friday  9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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BOOKKEEPER: Paromeeta Nag

Hours:  Monday – Friday  8:30 a.m. – 3:30 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:  Leigha Oliver

Email: ArkDirector@lafumc.org

Jenifer Hopkins

 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