| Reverend Warren Coile-Minister
Reverend Warren Coile is a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi and is married to Linus, a native of Dewitt, Arkansas. They have two sons, Clifford and Nelson, and are coming to us from St. John’s United Methodist Church is Greenwood. Prior to that, Rev. Coile pastored in Benton and taught Bible on the faculty of Hinds CC. He has also pastored in Meridian, Bolton and Wesson.
Rev. Coile received his BS degree in Zoology from the University of Louisiana in Monroe and his Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University.
Linus is a dental hygienist. They have two sons, Clifford and Nelson.
wrcoile@fumcamory.org
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| Judi Horne-Financial Manager
Judi has worked in the church office in several capacities for a total of 32 years. Her jobs have included part time and full time secretarial, part time and full time financial, and office manager. She has worked for every minister who has served First United Methodist, Amory, since 1968 with the exception of the Rev. Crawford Ray. Judi became a member of this church in 1955 and has been active in the church music ministry as a long time member of the Chancel Choir, interim organist for one year, and pianist.
Judi has two daughters, Beth Bunch of Hattiesburg and Amy Alexander and her husband Jon of Amory. Judi has one grandson, Will Alexander.
judi@fumcamory.org
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| Neita Brasfield-Office Manager
Neita was originally from Hamilton, Mississippi, and graduated from Hamilton High School. She attended Itawamba Community College and graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a bachelors degree in Microbiology. She attended North Mississippi Medical Center School of Medical Technology and is an ASCP registered Medical Technologist. She was employed as a Medical Technologist for 20 years.
Neita has been attending First United Methodist Church, Amory for 15 years and has worked as our church secretary for 5 years. She is also a member of the Adult Chancel Choir.
Neita is married to Brad Brasfield from Amory and they have 2 daughters, Lindsay and Taylor.
neita@fumcamory.org
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| Mario Jones-Custodian
Mario has been employed at First United Methodist Church, Amory, for 8 years. He and his family have been active members of our church for 4 years. He and his wife Carol have four children, Markita, Kaquan, Miracle and Immanuel.
Mario has been actively involved with the Monroe County Jail Ministry since 1998. He felt God's call to pursue this area of ministry and ministers to the inmates on a weekly basis. At FUMC, Amory, Mario has participated and facilitated four Disciple classes. He has worked with the youth of our church, taught numerous Sunday School classes, led worship, and is an active member of the Evangelism Committee.
Mario graduated from Amory High School in 1995. He is attending Itawamba Community College.
mario@fumcamory.org
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| Dickie Miller-TV Director
Dickie has served as Director of TV Ministries since August 2004. He has been a member of Amory, FUMC, for the past 35 years.
Dickie and his wife, Gail, have one son, Cooper. He and his wife, Lauren, live in Atlanta, Georgia, where he attends culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu. Gail has worked in the Anesthesia Department at Gilmore Hospital for the past 30 years.
Besides his duties at Amory, FUMC, Dickie also is involved in a family business operating The Grill at Riverbirch for the past
2 1/2 years. Dickie also has officiated football, baseball and basketball the high school and college level for the past 32 years.
dickie@fumcamory.org
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| Bobbie Barnett-Kitchen Coordinator
Bobbie has been a lifetime member of the Methodist Church and has been a member of FUMC Amory since 1953. She has served as the kitchen coordinator since the 1990's. Serving as the chairman of the Kitchen Guild and Soup Kitchen, Bobbie is also very involved in the ministry at FUMC. She is also a charter member of the Adult 1 Sunday School Class which was formed in 1969.
Bobbie's favorite hobbies are working in her yard and baking. Our church family has really been blessed by Bobbie's baking!
Bobbies has two sons, Lee and Tim. Lee , Cathy, Chris, and Dyland live in Amory. Tim lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
bobbie@fumcamory.org
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| David East-Music Director
David holds a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Mississippi and a master's degree in music education from Mississippi State University.
He has been a band director for twenty-six years. He began his teaching career at Houston Junior High School in 1979. In 1984, he became Director of Bands at Amory High School. Under his direction, the Amory High School Band received superior ratings for an eleven year span. In 1995, he became Director of Bands at Itawamba Community College where he remained until accepting his current position at LCHS. During his tenure at ICC, the band membership grew from 161 to 269.
Mr. East's professional memberships include Northeast Band Directors Association, Mississippi Bandmasters Association, Phi Beta Mu, Alabama Bandmasters Association, and Music Educators National Conference. He has also served as an officer for the Northeast Mississippi Junior High and High School Band Association.
Aside from directing band, Mr. East is actively involved in many other music related fields. He presides as Conductor for the Stars Over Mississippi Jazz Orchestra and serves as manager and trombone musician of the Tupelo Symphony Orchestra. He also directs the Amory First United Methodist Church Adult Choir.
Mr. East and his wife Donna have two children. Their daughter Leslie recently graduated from the University of Mississippi, and their son Stephen attends ICC. They reside in Amory.
david@fumcamory.org
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| Brian Gillentine-Music Director
Brian Gillentine holds a Masters Degree in Music Education from the University of Mississippi. He serves as the praise band director for adult, youth, and middle school praise bands.
Brian is the director of bands at Itawamba Community College. His responsibilities include administering all aspects of the ICC athletic bands, director of the symphonic band, brass ensemble and low brass methods. Before joining the ICC faculty Brian taught in public schools for 13 years. His bands have rated superior in marching and concert festivals. He was the president of Mississippi Band Directors Association and on the executive board for five years. He has been a past director for the Mississippi Lions Band. He serves on the Phi Beta Mu Hall of Fame committee. He has served as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the southeastern United States.
His honors include A.E. McLain Outstanding Young Band Director For the State of MS, George Henry Schultz Most Outstanding Band Director, Star Teacher, Outstanding Music Educator Region 3 Southeast United States National Federation. He is a member of professional organizations including Phi Beta Mu, NEMBDA, MEMJHBBA, and MBA. He is a graduate of Itawamba Community College, the University of Mississippi, and a National Board Certified Teacher.
Brian is the praise and worship director at First United Methodist Church in Amory. He currently lives in his hometown of Amory with his wife, Susan, and two children, Aubrey and Corbin.
brian@fumcamory.org
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| Susan Gillentine-Music Director
Susan Gillentine serves as the children’s choir and handbell director. She holds a masters degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Mississippi and is National Board Certified. She has taught in the public school system for 12 years. Susan is currently employed at Amory Middle School teaching hand chimes and gifted classes. In addition to the children’s groups and handbells, she enjoys singing with the adult praise band and helping with the middle school praise band.
Susan lives in Becker with her husband Brian and two children, Aubrey and Corbin.
susan@fumcamory.org
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