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​Church Staff

Senior Pastor

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Rev. Ronnie Peck
Email: ronnpeck@gmail.com
Rev. Ronnie Peck is a native Kentuckian, born in Paducah in 1957 to Rev.
Paul G. Peck and Rev. Ora B. Peck. Both his parents spent over 40+ years
pastoring churches in the Methodist Church. His mother was the first woman ordained elder in full connection in the Memphis Annual Conference in 1971.

Ronnie began as a student pastor from ’81-’84 while completing his degree in Broadcast Journalism from Murray State University. In 1984 he left the ministry to pursue a career in broadcasting but came back in 1987 as a local pastor and working on his seminary degree. Ronnie graduated from Memphis Theological Seminary with an MDiv in 1990 and was ordained an elder in full connection in 1992.

Bro. Ronnie’s pastoral experience has cut across the landscape of churches of varying sizes, from the small rural church and as an associate in a larger membership church. Bro Ronnie comes to Milan First UMC with 35 years of pastoral experience.

Bro. Ronnie has served on many Conference and District committees in the Memphis Conference including serving as the Dean of the Local Pastor’s License School for the Memphis Conference Board of Ministry from 2012 - 2016.

​Ronnie has been married to Pam for ten years and together they have four children and three grandchildren. Pam has two girls and the three grandchildren, while Ronnie has two boys the oldest is a chef in Redlands, CA, while the
youngest works in the healthcare industry in Pensacola, FL.

Youth Minister

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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. 

Children's Director

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Rachel Edmaiston
Email: racheledmaiston@gmail.com
Rachel is a Milan native who grew up in this church. She went to school at Austin Peay where she received her Bachelor and Masters degree in Music Education. She has a passion for education and children and looks forward to growing the children's ministry.

Music Department

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Dustin Walters
Chancel Choir & Messenger Director

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Craig Ramsey
Handbell Choir Director

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Dr. Brian Ford
Accompanist

Support Staff

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Diane Allen
​Administrative Coordinator
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Rachel Curry
​Information Technology Coordinator 
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Cyndi Widner
​Financial Administrator 
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Anthony Barnett
​Facilities

CLC Directors

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April Bocox
​Director
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Leah Markgraf
​Assistant Director
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