Staff

Sandra is entering her 21st year as minister of music at Heritage UMC. She has a doctorate in music theory from Florida State University and worked as a college teacher for over 31 years. She and her husband Jake have two children, six grand children and five great-grandchildren.

What is your favorite thing about music ministry at Heritage UMC?

I cherish the opportunity to work with talented people of varied ages and having the ability to encourage them to use their talents to serve the Lord.

How did you end up as a music minister?

I was invited to Heritage as an interim minister of music in spring of 1997 and was invited to take the permanent position later in that year. I would not say that I ‘ended up’ in music ministry but rather that God directed my life to serve in these positions.

Jennifer and her husband Eric have 4 children, and have lived in Lynchburg for 16 years.  We started attending HUMC about 5 years ago.

What is your favorite thing about your role as the Nursery Care Worker?

My favorite thing about working in the nursery is simply getting to see the children every week.  I’ve grown to know their individual personalities and can begin to predict what they’ll ask for and what they want.  Each one is unique and such a joy to be around. 

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I don’t have much time for hobbies but I think my favorite thing is just to be outside.  I love to go for walks, sometimes by myself and sometimes with my family.  I like to go places that I’ve never been before, to see new things. 

Pat has a child development certification as well as an associate’s degree in business law. She has been teaching pre-K at Heritage UMC for over 12 years. She and husband, Greg, have a son, Sam, and two cocker spaniels. Pat and Greg have been a part of Heritage UMC family for 26 years.

What is your favorite thing about preschool at Heritage UMC?

My favorite thing about my position centers around building team relationships with parents, children and teachers. I am able to take part in the joy of teaching the children the academic and social skills needed to navigate kindergarten in a nurturing, Christ centered environment that reinforces each child’s value as a unique creation of God.

Cindy has what she calls the “double blessing” to be serving for two church bodies handling finances. In addition to her role as accounting administrator at Heritage UMC, she also serves as the financial secretary at Centenary UMC. She and her husband Robert have three children, Brooke, Trey and Malory.

What do you love about your job?

I love my job for many reasons: I love serving in ministry. I love working with numbers. I also love the flexibility in my schedule. More than anything, however, I love God’s church and all the people in it.

What’s your favorite part about life in Lynchburg?

We are blessed to have extended family in the area and we also love to travel. Our dogs, Silas and Ritzy are also a big part of our lives.