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Rev. Dr. Tommy Artmann Tommy came to Heritage in June of 2000. He has a passion for Bible study, missions, and outreach. He strongly supports and participates in both local and international missions. Having worked in youth ministry for 18 years before entering the pastoral ministry, he also brings a high level of interest to the youth and children's ministries of Heritage Church. Tommy has served as a youth minister in Clinton, MS; the associate pastor of Christ United in Jackson, MS; the pastor in Magee, MS; and now as the pastor of Heritage. A graduate of Millsaps College and Asbury Theological Seminary, he was later chosen to study in the Beeson Pastor's Program at Asbury Seminary and is a 1997 graduate of that program. The vision of Heritage closely reflects Tommy’s personal vision to be part of a Loving, Winning, Growing Community of faith. He and his wife Paula are the proud parents of two college students and a high school senior. |
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Rev. Dr. Jim Porter Minister of Education As associate pastor, Jim has just joined our staff. His church experience includes pastoring, evangelism, discipling, men’s groups, senior adults, small groups, children’s ministry, education, and administration. Jim has master’s degrees in divinity and educational administration. His Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction was earned at the University of Oregon. Jim taught at Vennard College and Wesley Biblical Seminary and is presently on the faculty of the Conference Course of Study. He has been on numerous missions to Belize and Russia. Jim has been married to Beverly for thirty-nine years. They have two children. Jim’s passion is to introduce others to Jesus Christ and lead them to fall in love with the One who loves them most. |
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Rev. Scot Jones Minister of Program Scot’s role is to help each person in the Heritage Congregation find his or her own special place of belonging and service in our church family. Scot comes to us with a wide range of ministry experiences including children’s ministry, youth ministry, missions trips, community mission projects, Evangelism Explosion, and teaching high school. He has a special love for missions and has led mission trips in Cuba, Belgium, Ukraine, and Jamaica. Scot is a graduate of Mississippi State and holds a Masters of Arts in Religion and Education from Mid-America Seminary. He and his wife, Leigh Ann, have three sons. Originally from Clinton, Mississippi where he was a youth in our pastor’s youth program, Scot has served several churches in Mississippi communities including Coldwater, Olive Branch, Columbus and Clinton. |
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Mr. Patrick Hutto Minister to Students Some of his fellow colleagues call him “Boy Wonder” while others think that he is plain crazy! Patrick graduated from the great University of Mississippi and holds his Masters of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. His hobbies include long walks in the rain, singing musical show tunes in the car while driving, going out to eat, and substitute Nascar racecar driver for the Joe Gibbs racing team. He has a little difficulty color coordinating his wardrobe, but other than that he is an all right guy. |
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Mr. Jim Bush Director of Finance and Jim grew up in Hattiesburg and returned in the spring of 2006 to work at Heritage. He is an active member of the Love Sunday School class and the Prime Time Adults. He is very active in Cursillo and foreign missions and has been on medical/dental mission trips to Central America each of the last eleven years. He has participated in several Promise Keepers events including the “Stand in the Gap” rally held in Washington D.C. several years ago. Jim is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and has worked 32 years in private industry in the computer and telecommunications fields. His wife Tommie is administrative secretary at Heritage UMC, and they have two children and four granddaughters. |
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Mrs. Tommie Bush Secretary Tommie has been church secretary since February 2006. She has been to Cursillo and has been on mission trips to Honduras and Nicaragua. She has a B.A. and M.S. degrees from USM. After teaching English/speech/drama for 25 plus years in public schools, she worked five years as on office manager before coming to Heritage as secretary. If you have questions regarding the church schedule or church events, Tommie is the person to call for assistance with your questions. |
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Rev. Nelson Walley Minister of Congregational If you find yourself in the hospital, chances are you will see the smiling face of Nelson Walley. Nelson is a "retired" United Methodist Minister who has served twelve congregations in his 56 years of ministry. He currently serves as our Minister of Congregational Care. Nelson has an especially deep love for the Heritage Congregation. With the help of Evelyn, his dear wife of 56 years, this is his third time to serve the Heritage (Broad Street) family. They have two sons and five grandchildren. Nelson’s great love is Church work. He says, "I tried fishing—no luck. I tried golf—no luck. I tried woodwork—no good at it. But with the Church I have always been happy because I am serving God." It is almost worth getting sick just so you can have a visit from Nelson and Evelyn. |
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Dr. Mark Malone Minister of Music Music serves a vitally important role in the life of Heritage. Mark Malone is one of the primary reasons. Mark joined the Heritage staff in the fall of 2004. From the beginning he brought excellence and excitement to the music ministry of Heritage. Mark holds a Ph.D. in Music Education from Florida State University and currently serves as the Dean of the Winters School of Music at William Carey University. His outgoing and vibrant personality makes being a member of the choir one of the congregation’s favorite ways to serve Christ at Heritage. In addition to leading worship in our services, Mark directs our Chancel Choir, Youth Choir, and Adult Handbell Choir. Mark’s wife Patty is a Professor of Music at USM. They are parents to one teenaged child and one college student. |
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Mr. Wes Cameron Music Accompanist Officially, Wes serves as the Heritage Church organist. Unofficially, Wes does a whole lot more. As a native of Hattiesburg who grew up at the old Broad Street Church (which relocated to become Heritage UMC), Wes has filled many a gap in his years at Heritage. In the past he has served as the Youth Choir director, Chancel Choir director, and Handbell Choir director. A graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi where he received his Master of Music degree with an emphasis in conducting, Wes currently serves on the staff of William Carey College where he teaches conducting, music literature, music appreciation, and woodwinds. |
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Mrs. Marcia May Music Accompanist Marcia came to Heritage as accompanist in Jan. 1996. She was born in Columbus and grew up in Florence, MS. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a BA in Piano Performance and a BE in Voice Education. Marcia has a deep love for the children and youth of our church and actively volunteers in our children’s ministry and youth, and youth choir program. She is married to Mike May and has 4 children; 2 boys and 2 girls. |
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Ms. Alyson Haulsee Youth Intern Alyson Haulsee is the name. / Long Beach, MS is from where I came. |
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Mr. Philip Salter Youth Intern You can refer to me as G-Baby Phresh. I am a sophomore at USM. I enjoy words-for-day and a nice cup of O.J. for breakfast. My activities include tickling the strings of the guitar, taking care of my cactus (which really doesn’t need me and take care of itself quite well), listening to Enrique Iglesias, and loving you! Great! I’m ready for some awesome hug time. |
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Mrs. Tiffany Rowell Mom’s Day Out Ministry Tiffany has been a member of Heritage for just over a year. She has volunteered in the nursery, Vacation Bible School, and with the Breadbasket ministry. She also serves on the Stewardship and Hospitality committees. She and her husband, Todd, have two daughters. Tiffany received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Child Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University. She has worked extensively with abused children which has helped instill in her a strong desire to nurture and protect young children. She is now committed to providing a safe, loving and stimulating environment for the youngest members of Heritage. |
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Mrs. Emily Saffle Nursery Ministry Emily joined our staff as the Director of Nursery Ministries in May of 2007. She is eager to serve in this exciting, growing ministry of the church. Emily was born in Natchez and grew up in Spanish Fort, Alabama. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. After graduating, she lived in Jackson and worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University Medical Center and then later at the OB/GYN Clinic of Jackson. A few years after Emily and her husband, Owen, married, they moved to the Hattiesburg area. Emily and Owen, who also graduated from USM, are HUGE Southern Miss fans and needed to be back in the “Hub City”. Emily and Owen joined the church in April of 2006. They have two nursery age children. |
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Mrs. Lisa Cothern Children’s Ministry Lisa officially began her ministry with children at Heritage in August of 2000. Prior to that, she was a volunteer in Vacation Bible School and Godly Play (4&5 yr. old children's worship) for 3 1/2 years. She and her husband Robert are proud parents of three young children, who have enhanced even more her love for children. Lisa is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelors degree in Mathematics and a minor in Computer Programming. She was a programmer for Magnolia Federal Bank and the Naval Oceanographic Office at Stennis Space Center for a total of three years before becoming a stay-at-home mother. She is now devoted to her family and the spiritual growth of the children of Heritage Church. |
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Mrs. Deanna Brent Co-Director Weekday Preschool Deanna has been a member of Heritage UMC for 12 years. She quickly became invloved in ministry to children, serving as Assistant Director of Heritage Preschool, Director of Vacation Bible School and KidsCamp, Children's Missions Coordinator, Sunday School teacher, Fun Night teacher, and Younger Elementary Choir Director. She Believes that service to children is the best work of life. Deanna is a 1986 graduate of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She and her husband, Randy, have two sons. |
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Mrs. Cara Buffington Co-Director Weekday Preschool Cara has recently joined the Heritage Preschool Staff. She taught public school for 14 years, most recently at Oak Grove Lower Elementary. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University and has completed courses at William Carey as well. She and her husband Cliff have 3 children, a girl and two boys. She and her family attend Parkway Heights United Methodist Church. Cara has been actively involved in the children’s ministry at Parkway. She has taught Sunday School, assisted with Vacation Bible School, and served on the preschool planning board. Cara is thrilled to be a part of the Heritage Preschool Staff! |
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Custodial Staff |
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Mr. Johnny Paul and Louise Rice Johnny Paul has faithfully served the congregation of Heritage Church as our custodian for over ten years; his wife Louise has recently joined him in this important aspect of our ministry. Whether it is setting up chairs for worship, tables for a church dinner, helping the preschool, or keeping the church in order, Johnny Paul and Louise are an indispensable part of the ministry team of Heritage Church. This couple is greatly loved by the adults and children of Heritage United Methodist Church. |
Staff Information
Church Council
Trustees
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Jerry Johnson |
Class of 2008 |
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Jim Parrish |
Class of 2008 |
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Robert Cothern |
Class of 2009 |
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Steven Twedt |
Class of 2009 |
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Judy Davis |
Class of 2009 |
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Mike Essary* (Chair) |
Class of 2010 |
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Jessica Harless |
Class of 2010 |
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Liz Covin |
Chair, Church Council |
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Layla Essary |
Vice Chair |
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Mark Anderson |
Immediate Past Chair |
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Julie McDonald |
Lay Leader |
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T.J. Atterberry*+ |
Chair, Finance |
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Chris Winstead * + |
Chair, Staff Parish |
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Mike Essary * + |
Chair, Trustees |
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Deidre Dodd + |
UMW President |
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Sandra Winstead |
Children’s Ministry |
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Alison Parish |
Youth Ministry |
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Rebecca Pace |
Older Adult Ministry |
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Luke Gallaspy |
Men’s Ministry |
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Paula Artmann |
Women’s Ministry |
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Craig Miller |
Music Ministry |
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John Meador+ |
Lay Members of Annual Conference |
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Ginger Meador |
Lay Members of Annual Conference |
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Jane Hudson |
Lay Members of Annual Conference |
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Jack Stone + |
Treasurer |
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LaTrelle Davis |
Outreach |
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Stan Burks |
Missions |
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Mary Jane Tucker+ |
Stewardship |
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Gwen Williams |
Family Ministry |
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Layla Essary |
At Large Class of 2008 |
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Emma Jones |
At Large Class of 2008 |
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Allison Downing |
At Large Class of 2008 |
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Mike May |
At large Class of 2009 |
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Bill Sullivan |
At Large Class of 2009 |
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Edie Shield |
PTA At Large Class of 2009 |
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Kristen Faggert |
At Large Class of 2010 |
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Kristen Twedt |
At Large Class of 2010 |
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Owen Saffle |
At Large Class of 2010 |
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TBA by 2008 Preschool BOD |
Week Day Preschool Rep. |
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Beverly Bufkin |
Education |
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