Church Staff

As Lead Pastor, Kelly Lyn tends to the work of ordering the life of the church partnering with lay leadership through discernment, casting, and aligning our vision and mission for ministry, worship, service, and providing a healthy and balanced workplace for ministry team members.

Pastor Edith provides leadership and ministry to our Hispanic speaking congregation and has been a valued member of our team for over eighteen years.

Rob is responsible for inward and outward communication at White Plains. He ensures that we have effective greeting and welcoming ministries so that people can find areas to serve in that match their calling and gifts.

Jason is responsible for the Christian formation and discipleship of our Middle and High School age youth.

Bert directs and oversees music for the Traditional Service and works with the rest of our music and worship team to pursue excellence in all our worship services.

Lee helps us ensure the success of our Congregational Care Ministry as it reaches out with love and compassion to meet the spiritual and physical needs of those entrusted to us within and beyond our congregation.

Michele is responsible for the ministries and programs for children and their families from infants through 5th grade. Michele grew up in upstate New York together with five sisters and brother. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree. She joined White Plains as the Coordinator of Children’s Ministries in 2016 and has worked in children’s ministry for 25 years. Before moving to North Carolina, she lived in England, Texas, and Wyoming. Michele’s passion for children’s ministry comes from knowing that…

Jennifer is responsible for providing the overall direction to the property, legal, financial, and business affairs of the church.

Organist for all church functions including Sunday Morning Traditional Worship services, weddings, funerals, and special worship services. Youth Choir and Chancel Choir Accompanist.

We are pleased to announce the hiring of Kenyann Stanford as our new Contemporary Worship Leader! Kenyann offered the following about her love of music and what is most important in her life: I have been involved in music ministry as long as I can remember. I was four years old when I first sang for “special music” in the little country United Methodist Church where I grew up, in a tiny Pennsylvania farming community in the foothills of the…

As Communications Coordinator, Laura spreads the word about White Plains UMC services, programs and events. Creating inviting graphics and promotions, posting to our church social media accounts and keeping the latest details available on our WPUMC website are all priorities. Outside of White Plains UMC, Laura provides marketing solutions for other churches and small businesses including website development and social media management. Laura is an active member and volunteer at Parkwood United Methodist Church in Durham. Communications is very much…

The Staff Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce the hiring of Nancy Moody as our new Guest Services Coordinator. Nancy and her family are long-time members and active leaders in our congregation. Nancy brings a wealth of professional experience to this new role. The Guest Services Coordinator is responsible for scheduling the facility, making room reservations etc. as well as supervising and training our office volunteers and overseeing the use of the kitchen and gathering space in the CLC.

The Staff Parish Relations Committee is happy to announce the hiring of Alex Venners as our new Facility Coordinator. Alex brings a wealth of experience to this role. You can contact and welcome Alex aboard by using the email address . Note that while Alex is responsible for the operation and safety of our buildings and grounds, he does not handle bookings or calendar reservations. Those are made through the reservation form on our website and handled by our new Guest Services Coordinator, Nancy Moody. We are so thankful to…