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.

JAQUELINE SLAGLE

​Facilities Manager

DEANNA COWAN

Administrative Assistant
Deanna Cowan has been the Administrative Assistant at CUMC since 2015. Deanna has an A.S. Degree in Accounting and is a Certified Pharmacy Technician. She is also the bookkeeper for the Emmanuel House. Deanna and her husband, Michael are blessed with two daughters and four granddaughters.

KRISTI HUSETH

Director of Youth Ministry
Colorado native Kristi Huseth is a Christ-centric creative with a passion for helping young adults in Smith County to cultivate a deep and genuine relationship with the Lord, a reverence for the Scriptures, a desire to grow in godly wisdom, and the boldness to live a life of faith.

KATHRYN LAVENDER

Pianist

JANE DELONG

​Organist