Church Staff

Senior Pastor

Rev. Ryan Boatright
Email: revryan38@gmail.com

Ryan received his undergrad degree from University of Tennessee at Martin and Master of Divinity from Memphis Theological Seminary. He has served as campus minister at the Murray State Wesley foundation, and pastor of various churches in the Memphis and Tennessee conferences. Ryan is married to Cathy, and, they have three wonderful children and two dogs. Ryan loves the outdoors, poetry, spending time with family, and Star Wars. He enjoys walking along side others on their faith journey, as well as reaching out and sharing Christ with the community.

Youth Minister

Joseph Carnes
Email: josephgcarnes@gmail.com

Joseph is originally from Southaven, Mississippi. He enjoys cooking, playing sports, and Christian hip-hop. In high school, he felt called to the ministry and God has been working in his life ever since. After attending Northwest Community College, he continued on to The University of Mississippi where he received his Religious Studies degree with a Minor in business. He has a passion for our youth and their growth and understanding of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Since joining the staff here at FUMC, Joseph has become engaged! He and his fiance, Tabitha, plan to reside here in Milan upon their marriage.