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Versailles, KY 40383

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Senior Pastor: Rev. Michael Lehman (Mike) has been the Senior Pastor at Versailles United Methodist Church since June of 2007. He is not new to Versailles or to many in the church family…he also served 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, along with granddaughter Kennedy) lives in Walton, KY. And Jon, who is a professional golf caddy at Sea Island Golf Club, as well as a local musician on Saint Simons Island, GA.


Mike& Diana

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 an author and a professor of philosophy at Asbury University.  Her olderst son, Aaron, is married to Melissa and they live in Versailles.  Aaron and Melissa have an 8-month-old son, Mason.  Mason is adorable and adds so much joy to life!  Adam, her youngetst, lives in Lexington and works for Provations, a print and electronic media business.  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 eleven years as the Assistant Pastor and Minister to Adults. She loves the people and the staff here!  Becky graduated from Asbury Universtiy; 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. But most of all, she loves building the kingdom through her work and relationships. She says, "I'm awed by the way God offers himself to us in creative ways every day, if we're just paying attention!" 


Becky& Mike

See the Adult Ministry page for Becky’s statement of faith.

Youth Minister: Gill Martin started at VUMC this summer! More to come about Gill and his lovely bride (they are getting hitched in August) soon!

 

Gil & Perri
Youth Ministry

 

Children's Pastor: Bethany Ziegemeier is changing her name and she barely started working here! Bethany is marrying Josh in July!! More to come soon!

 
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.