About Our Church

Learn about the First United Methodist Church of Midland

The First United Methodist Church of Midland offers many opportunities for children, youth, families, and retirees to get involved with their community. Our mission is to help people know, love, and share Jesus Christ. We’re a congregation that places a high priority in following Jesus’ command to “love your neighbor”. Because we believe strongly in God’s love for all people, we desire to help and provide hope to people around the world.

Our love is made real by supporting our local community, our state, our nation, and our world. We offer support to many agencies, programs, and missionaries to make the greatest impact possible.

Core Values

We have core values that we believe God has called us to demonstrate in showing His love. We strive to make our vision and core values evident in each of our lives—every day.

  • Invitational
  • Biblical
  • Worshipful
  • Missional
  • Transformational
  • Relational

Learn more about our beliefs.

Staff

Organizational Chart

Job Openings

Current Openings at Midland First UMC

For more information click the link below:

Member Care Pastor

Director of Family Ministries (Children & Youth)

Want a role where you can build meaningful relationships, shape lifelong faith, and help children and students grow as disciples of Jesus? First United Methodist Church is seeking a warm, creative, and grounded leader who can invest in children and families, strengthen the ministry from birth through 12th grade, and help make faith formation an integral part of the church’s life and mission.

Are you someone who loves walking alongside children, youth, and parents with wisdom, energy, and care? Would you enjoy creating a discipleship culture where young people are known, nurtured, and invited into the full life of the church? Then this role may be a wonderful fit.

Bonus: Midland offers the best of both worlds, a welcoming community with excellent amenities, beautiful parks, strong schools, and plenty of opportunities for family life, recreation, and connection.

Staff

Job Openings

Children and Youth Director
Member Care Pastor
Choral Program Director
(989) 835-6797 ext. 141
Video Technologist
(989) 835-6797

Pastors

Rev. Jeremy Africa
Lead Pastor
(989) 835-6797 ext. 145
Rev. Bethany Maciejewski
Associate Pastor
(989) 835-6797 x111
Associate Pastor

Program Staff

Melinda Samarco
Nursery Coordinator
(989) 835-6797
Nathan Snyder
Bell Program Director
(989) 835-6797
Gabrielle Cook-McIlvenna
Music Director
(989) 835-6797 ext. 137

Support Staff

Erika Hall
Administrative Services Director/HR
989.835.6797 ext. 110
Padmaja Potnis
Bookkeeper
(989) 835-6797 ext. 116
Brian Gulliver
Technology Director
(989) 835-6797 ext. 142
Kevin Dumond
Building Security
(989) 835-6797
Jamie Booth
Custodian
(989) 835-6797
Thomas Strauss
Building Supervisor
(989) 835-6797 ext. 127
Emily Todd
Administrative Assistant
(989) 835-6797

Teams