Keesey, Scott

Scott Keesey, Director of Music Ministries
A Native  of Northwest Ohio,  Scott attended Heidelberg College,  Ohio University, and finished his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from The University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC.    Scott spent 16 years in the public school system as a choral music educator at all levels, and has over 20 years experience in church music as Director of Music at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC,   Brooks UMC in Brooks, GA,   McDonough First UMC in McDonough, GA, and now serving full-time at Carrollton First UMC.     Scott is married to Sandee Edmondson, organist at Jonesboro First UMC.   Scott and Sandee have 4 children:  Kristen and  Brett Edmondson,  Emilia and Camden Keesey,
 

Moose Mosteller, Director of Student Ministries

My name is Michael Steven Mosteller, but please call me “Moose.”  I am married to Karen Mosteller for sixteen years and we have three girls Elisabeth, Alana, and Rebekah.  I am originally from Snellville, Georgia and attended Brookwood High School.  I have a Bachelor of Arts in General Speech Communication degree from Valdosta State University and a Master of Arts in Youth Ministry degree from Asbury Theological Seminary.  I have been in youth ministry for over fourteen years in places like Kentucky, Texas, Georgia, and recently in Birmingham, Alabama.  I am a certified candidate for ordination in the United Methodist Church as a deacon.  I love to read, play board games, Star Wars, and watch Formula One racing.  My passion is to help youth, parents, and volunteers grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.  My nickname Moose was given to me by my father, because I played football for eleven years growing-up.  I keep the name, but hung up my cleats to follow Christ on an amazing journey of faith and ministry that has lead me to Carrollton First United Methodist Church.  I’m thrilled and excited to join the staff at CFUMC and look forward to what God has in store for this church and youth program.

 Melanie Adams, Director of Children’s Ministries  Melanie grew up in Carrollton, where she was a member of  St. Andrew United Methodist Church as a child, and graduated from Central High School. In 1990 she graduated from Berry College with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Child Development. Melanie has over 28 years of experience with children in education and ministry capacities. The past 12 years Melanie taught Pre K-4 at Oak Mountain Academy. She has served the Lord in church for years and is passionate about children’s ministry. Melanie has served as Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Director, VBS Director, Children’s Church Leader and AWANA teacher. Melanie feels that working with children has been one of the greatest blessings in her life; where she can love, teach, and grow with God’s children and their families.

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Cande Taylor, Church Administrator
 
Cande and her husband Vince moved to Carrollton in 2008 when Vince retired from the Department of Natural Resources. Cande was employed by East Cobb UMC in Marietta  as the Business Manager and before that she served as the Executive Director of Wesley Community Centers for nine years. Cande has a Bachelor’s Degree from Mercer University in Management Information Systems and a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology. She and Vince have two sons, Tony and Karl, four grandsons and one granddaughter and live in the Lowell area.  Cande joined the staff in November 2015.

Harris, Amy

Amy Harris, Financial Secretary
 

Amy was born and reared in Carrollton, and attended CFUMC until marriage.    She has a BS degree in Accounting from Auburn University, and has worked as an accountant in private industry for over 14 years holding positions as a Junior Accountant, Senior Accountant, Assistant Controller, and Controller.  She moved back to Carrollton in 1997, and enjoyed being a mom.  She  became the Co-coordinator of Christian Education for CFUMC in 2005, and transitioned into the Financial Secretary position in 2012.  She is married to her high school sweetheart, Cliff Harris, and has 3 children – Lauren, Jim and Madison.  She enjoys spending time with family, and loves the beach.  

 

Musicians
 
Tony and Cheryl Childers
 

Tony and Cheryl joined the music staff of First Methodist on January 1, 1989. Tony grew up in Florida, attended Stetson University, and is a recently retired school principal. He has served as a church organist in Baptist and Methodist churches. Cheryl grew up in Waycross, Georgia, attended Virginia Commonwealth University, and has been a church organist and pianist in churches across many denominations. Together, they serve our church as organist and pianist, and they accompany numerous choirs and ensembles of the church.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crosswalk – Worship Band
Jack Barr, Worship Leader