Who We Are

In April of 1962, Blackwell Elementary School was the meeting place for a small group of dedicated Methodists beginning a new church. They chose the name St. Andrew because the apostle Andrew was considered a “do-er,” active in pursuing and partnering in the work of the Lord.

Our Core Values

Excellence in Ministry

Primacy of Scripture

Generous Outreach

Warm Hospitality

Thoughtful Innovation

As we offer God our best, root ourselves in the Bible, give of ourselves generously, welcome others warmly, and remain open to faithful new approaches to ministry, we make room for Christ to work through us and grow God’s kingdom here on earth.

St. Andrew Staff

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    Rev. Geoff Beakley

    SENIOR PASTOR

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    Rev. Terry Phillips

    SR. ASSOCIATE PASTOR

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    Rev. Ryan Young

    ASSOCIATE PASTOR

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    Nick Chambers

    OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

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  • A woman with blonde hair wearing a pink sweater with embroidered floral patterns and a long colorful beaded necklace, smiling in front of a plain wall.

    Regina Haller

    CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

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    Kathy Ireland

    ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR

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  • A woman with long wavy brown hair, light skin, and a bright smile, wearing a blue and cream patterned blouse with floral and paisley designs, standing against a plain beige background.

    Kim Pelham

    PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

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  • HOWARD MELLEN

    INTERIM FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR

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St. Andrew Lay Leadership

Chairperson of Council
Vice-Chairperson of Council‍ ‍
Lay Leader & Delegate ‍ ‍
Lay Delegate to Conference‍ ‍
SPRC Chairperson‍ ‍
Finance Chairperson
Trustees Chairperson‍ ‍
Stewardship Chairperson
Worship Chairperson‍ ‍
Education Chairperson‍ ‍
Evangelism Chairperson‍ ‍
Missions Chairperson‍ ‍
Communications Chairperson
Preschool Board Chairperson
UMM Chairperson
UWF Chairperson
Older Adult Representative
Sr. High Youth Representative
Scouts Representative

Mitzi Edge
Melissa Paine
Phil Gaillet
Ron Hogan
Mary Ellen Bell
Steve Correll
Gail Johnston
Larry Grimm
Michelle Paine
Jim McGrath
Krystina Price
Troy White
Grace Sewell
Tamara McCarthy
Bruce Fuerstenberg
Edna Felmlee
Mary Phillips
Maddie Oakes
Bruce Fuerstenberg

To contact any of these lay leaders, please request their information from admin@saumcmarietta.org

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