Staff

Jeremy Williams, pastor	Read the latest letter from the pastor Jeremy has been pastor here since July 2002. His wife Tamara is a pastor at the Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City, and their son Caleb is a music student at Western Michigan University, and music director at a United Methodist congregation in Grand Rapids. Jeremy preaches in an informal, direct and down-to-earth style, without using the pulpit. He believes that the leadership and ministry of the church belong to all the people, not just to the professionals. Jeremy has a B.A. in Religion from the University of Iowa, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Church History from Notre Dame.
Devon Herrell, pastor	Devon is the first person to hold the position of full-time associate pastor at Traverse Bay. She holds the Master of Divinity from Candler Seminary at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and was commissioned as a probationary member of the annual conference in June of 2005. She has a passion for youth and young adult ministries, and has experience as a youth ministry staff person in Georgia while she was in seminary. She grew up in the Saugatuck area.
Becky Scott, Adult Ministries Coordinator	Becky is filling a part-time position as the Adult Ministries Coordinator. She will be heading up Adult Sunday School, Small Groups, and assimilating new people into the life of our congregation. She is a licensed local pastor that grew up in Harbor Springs, MI. She is married to John Scott, who is an ordained elder. Their daughter, Megan, is a junior at Asbury College. Their son, Michael, is a sophomore at TC West High School.
John Campbell, Choir Director	John began as choir director in the fall of 2002. He has directed at other churches, and was director of the very successful band program at Traverse City Central High School. He brings a lot of joy and enthusiasm to the choir, along with a high standard of music.
Dawn Willman, organist	Dawn is a gifted and flexible accompanist on piano and organ, and a retired elementary music teacher from the Traverse City School System. She is a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church.
Sue Schnaidt	Sue is a joyful and welcoming presence in the church office, and an essential part of our church's life together. She’s a member of the Presbyterian Church, and has been working here since 2005.
Connie Linnerson, secretary	Connie has worked in the church for twenty five years. She is the secretary at the former Emmanuel location, at the corner of Ninth and Wadsworth. She is married to John, and they are both very active in the life of the church.
Wayne Feneley, Custodian	Wayne takes care of both buildings and much of the grounds, including some maintenance. He is a native of Traverse City.