 John Martin, Senior
Pastor
"I'm excited about coming to College Hill. The idea of being the senior
pastor of 'not your ordinary church' is very appealing to me. I hope we
continue being an open, growing, loving community of faith. In the process
of growing, I see my role as being one who proclaims God's love, acceptance, and
hope as seen in Jesus Christ."
John is married to Sharon, a Journalism teacher at East High School. They
have two children, Anne, a senior at Kansas State University, and Alex, a
freshman at Wichita State University.John has been a United Methodist Pastor for 28 years. He is a
graduate of Southwestern College, has a Masters of Divinity from Asbury
Theological Seminary and a Masters of Education from Wichita State
University in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Sarah Marsh, Associate Pastor
Sarah is excited to return to Kansas to pursue ordained ministry in the United
Methodist Church with "a deep desire to follow Christ by seeking God's kingdom
purposes of love, justice, peace, joy and hope for all god's children."
Sarah is a recent Masters of Divinity graduate from Princeton Theological
Seminary and a native of Halstead, KS. She grew up and was very active in
the United Methodist Church. She graduated from Halstead High School.
Brian Sutton, Director of Student Ministries and
Community Life
Brian Sutton joins the College Hill staff September 4. Brian brings
quality experience to assist in the growth and development with the youth
ministries and community life at College Hill. Brian currently works with
Youth, College-Age Adults, and Young Adults throughout the Kansas West District.
His duties include training with local churches, leadership training with youth
working on the conference level, and camping. Previously Brian worked with
youth, parents, volunteer adults and Sunday School teachers in developing and
leading Sunday morning programs, Sunday night programs, mid-week programs,
mission trips, youth worship musicals and other events.
Ross Hearn, Dir. of Church Music & Chancel Choir
"Hello! I'm Ross Hearn, and I've served College Hill as Director of Church
Music since August of 1985.
I direct the Chancel Choir and oversee the entire music program at the church,
which includes the 9:40 contemporary service, the Genesis Youth Choir,
Jubilation Ringers Adult Bell Choir, and the Carol and Covenant Children's
Choirs. Click here for rehearsal times.
I believe that music plays a vital role in the spiritual development of this
community we call CHUM. It is our desire to provide much variety in the musical
offerings during worship so that each person can experience music that touches
his or her heart.
My wife Judy and I look on the music program at College Hill United Methodist as
our mission, and we invite all of you to get involved in one or more of the
music groups here at the church."
Jo Lynn Lewis, Director of Caring Ministries
"College Hill UMC is comprised of a variety of individuals, all of whom have
cares and needs. Some are ill, grieving, homebound, struggling, and in care
homes. At CHUM, all members are a vital part of our church community even those
who can no longer attend or participate in the church's activities and
ministries. No matter what age, all people deserve to live their lives with
dignity and to continue to grow spiritually."
Jo Lynn is married to Dave, a property manager with Weigand Omega. They have
four children; John, an adult son living in Arizona; Erin, a teacher at Hyde
International Studies Magnet; Mark, a student
at the University of Kansas; and Alice, a Senior in high
school.
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