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110 N. Court St.
Versailles, KY 40383
(859)873-4304
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Senior Pastor: Rev. Michael Lehman (Mike) is new to his role as Senior Pastor at Versailles United Methodist Church , but not new to Versailles or to many in the church family. Pastor Mike served at Versailles UMC with his wife, Diana, as Youth & Young Adult Pastor in the early ‘80’s. Diana & Pastor Mike are both from NW Ohio, where they were married in 1977. They have two adult sons…Josh (married to Danielle) lives in Union , KY. And Jon, who is a student and the assistant golf coach at Savannah State University in Savannah , GA. Pastor Mike & Diana has served the Clay City & Shiloh UMC Charge in Powell County, KY (8 years); Sunny Acres UMC in Taylor Mill, KY (4 years); and Christ UMC in Florence, KY (11 years); before returning to Versailles in June of 2007. He graduated from Fort Wayne Bible College in Fort Wayne , IN before coming to and graduating from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore , KY. Pastor Mike is a sports enthusiast (seemingly every sport and every season); he enjoys reading, traveling with Diana, refinishing antique furniture and hanging out with people. |
| Assistant Pastor: Rev. Rebecca Peterson (Becky) was born in Indianapolis, IN, to Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd Shannon. Becky and her four sisters grew up in the church. Her dad was a United Methodist pastor until he died in 1981. Becky’s husband, Dr. Michael Peterson, is a professor of philosophy at Asbury College. Her two sons, Aaron and Adam, live in Versailles and commute to their respective jobs. Becky worked at the Wilmore United Methodist Church as the Christian Education Director for 13 years. She then took a position as program director at Trinity Hill United Methodist in Lexington. She has now been at the Versailles United Methodist Church for eight years as the Assistant Pastor and Minister to Adults; she loves the people and the staff here. Becky graduated from Asbury College; she taught high school English at Jessamine County High School for five years. She received her MA from Georgetown College. In 1999 she became a deacon in the United Methodist Church, and in 2000 she got her Christian Ministries degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. She loves to read, travel and when she has time, she loves to entertain. |
| Youth Minister: Wesley Ray White
grew up in Indiana. He moved a good deal as the son of a minister. He attended Asbury College where he got his undergraduate degree in Bible/ Theology/ Pre-Seminary. He met Angela at Asbury and they married in 2005. His hobbies include playing hockey, basketball, and golf, reading, off-roading, fishing, playing bass, good music and great times with friends. Angela Michelle White is from Florida--in fact she is a seventh generation Floridian! She grew up in Orlando, but has lived in Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Gulf Breeze. She attended Asbury College and received a degree in English Literature. After spending six months in Honduras on a missionary internship, she married Wesley. She is currently enrolled at Asbury Theological Seminary and plans to graduate with a masters in counseling. Her hobbies are reading, cooking, playing games, traveling, and photography. |
Children's Pastor: Kelly Lawson loves working with children and has a passion for helping them grow deeper in their relationship with Christ. She joined the Versailles UMC staff in January 2006. Kelly came to Versailles from Texas, where she worked for an international consulting firm. After responding to God's call on her life to enter full-time vocational, ministry, Kelly and her husband moved to Kentucky so that she could attend seminary. She is a student at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY, where she is working on her Masters of Divinity Degree. She has been married to Billy Lawson since January 2004, and they have one dog, named Riley. Kelly enjoys reading, cooking, Sudoku, rock climbing, and spending time with her friends and family.
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| Director of Music & Worship: Kent Miller
was born in Louisville, Ky. into a rich Methodist tradition. His father and both grandfathers were Methodist pastors and he was raised in church…twice on Sunday and Wednesday night potluck and prayer service. Kent has two older brothers who live with their wives in Illinois and Virginia and despite the distance remain a very close family. He and Libby, who have been married for 20+ years, have four children; Anne, Katy, Aly and Miles and two dogs Daisy and Bailey. Kent grew up attending the Versailles Methodist church when his family moved to Versailles in 1966 and was a faithful member until 1992 when he became the Associate Music Director at Centenary United Methodist church in Lexington, Ky. He served there until coming back home to Versailles in 2003. He is also a full-time employee of the Bluegrass Regional Mental Health / Mental Retardation and serves as the Regional Director of Service Area Administration for the seventeen counties of the Board. In 2006 he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management at Midway College and hopes to obtain his MBA in the near future. Kent has always had a passion for music and a heart for the Lord and the two have meshed to form a unique blend of contemporary style with strong traditional roots. One of his favorite gospel quartets is the Gaither Vocal band. He also loves the music of Geron Davis, Kirk Franklin, Larnelle Harris, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Stephen Curtis Chapman, Michael English and many more. His favorite choir (other than the one he directs) is the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and he was blessed to rehearse and sing with the choir during a recent music leader’s conference. When he isn’t planning, playing, singing or leading worship on Sunday, you will most likely find him camping, spending time with family or just relaxing at home. |
Academy Director: Stacy Fugate has been working at the Academy since May 2005. She loves working with children and the joy they bring into her life. Stacy graduated from Eastern Kentucky University. She has a degree in Corrections and Juvenile Services. She has worked at the Methodist Children’s Home and in emergency shelters for children. Stacy has been married for 12 years and has two daughters. |
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See the Adult Ministry page for Becky’s statement of faith. |
Wes & Angela |
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