STAFF

REV. TOM PIERCE

Lead Pastor
With nearly 20 years in ministry, Tom is eager to begin a new chapter at Carthage UMC. Born in Michigan and raised in Colorado, he attended the University of Colorado and University of North Alabama with concentrations in psychology and education. His Master of Divinity was earned at Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville. Tom is married to his wife, Diana, and has a son, Christopher, who is in his senior year of high school. A car enthusiast, Tom enjoys fixing up vintage rides and is currently working on a 1967 Datsun Roadster.

JENNIFER PERRY

Director of Music Ministry
A member of CUMC for 11 years, Jennifer aims to help lead her congregation in offering up the very best worship to God through music. Aside from music, she loves spending time with family and friends, good food, nature, sunsets, and movies.

KRISTI HUSETH

Director of Community Discipleship
Colorado native Kristi Huseth is a Christ-centric creative with a passion for helping individuals in Smith County on their journey of spiritual formation in the way of Jesus. A teacher at heart, she aims to help all people cultivate a deep relationship with the Lord, a reverence for the Scriptures, a hunger for godly wisdom, and the boldness to live a life of faith.

KATHRYN LAVENDER

Pianist