Natalie grew up in southwest Kansas. She then moved to Wichita, Kansas as an adult and graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy from Friends University.  She then commuted to Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri, where she earned her Masters of Divinity.  She has been serving in churches since 2009.  She has been married to her husband Brian (Also GMC clergy!) for 11 years.  They have two litters of children, Taylor and wife Emily, Jaimey and husband Cody, Bennett and Andrew, plus three grandchildren, Ronan, Beth and Eleanor.  She loves serving God’s church and being involved in the community as much as possible!

Favorite Scripture – Psalm 139:13-14

Fun Fact – She’s an avid Disney-goer. 

Contact Natalie at nataliekayfaust@gmail.com

 

Betty, an ordained senior elder in the Global Methodist Church recently retired after serving as the Associate Pastor of Lea Joyner for many years.  She is excited to now serve as Care Pastor which includes Pastoral Care, Prayer Ministry and Hospital Visitation – All things she loves to do.  she and her husband Ray recently celebrated 50 years of marriage.  Betty and Ray were blessed with three loving children: two daughters, Emilee and Amanda, and son, Raymond(now at home in Heaven), grandson Cody Dale, and son-in-law, Roger.  They enjoy their life in the country in Bosco with two dogs and a cat.

Lance is from West Monroe. He is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. He currently lives in Monroe with his wife, Jessica, sons, Jacen & Judah and daughter Jaina.

 

Contact Jackie at leajoynerchurch@gmail.com