Our Staff
Meet the Team Walking Beside You
At Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church, our staff isn’t just here to organize events or preach on Sundays. We're here to journey with you.
Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or returning after a long season away, each member of our team brings unique gifts and heartfelt care to help you grow in your relationship with God, build meaningful community, and discover how you're called to serve.
Every profile below includes a bit of our story, the ways we serve our church and community, and how you can connect with us.
Need guidance, prayer, or just a friendly conversation? You’ll find someone here ready to walk with you. You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here, beside you, growing in our faith with you.
Pastoral Team
Rev. Owen Barrow
Lead Pastor
Rev. Melanie Sebastian Stafford
Pastor of Community Life
Deaconess Amy Balfour
Minister of Visitation + Spiritual Support
Discipleship Ministries
Shelby Meehan
Director of Discipleship
Dr. Gabby McHarg
Director Children + Family Ministries
Mackenzie Owens
Director Youth + Family Ministries
Elizabeth Johnson
Director of Seeds of Faith Preschool
Diane Chapman
Assistant Director of Seeds of Faith Preschool
Music + Worship Ministries
Jennifer Harrenstein
Director of Music
Carol Stephenson
Director of Traditional Music
Kyle Kikendall
Audio/Visual Technical Producer
Diana Thomas
Organist / Lead Accompanist
Operations + Administrative Ministries
Christopher Wilms
Executive Director of Operations
Patrick Weldon
Facilities Manager
Julie Sutton
Director of Communications + Administration
Lynette Weldon
Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth Bradley
Financial Administrator