staff - Central United Methodist Church

Dewey Miller – Pastor
revdewey@central-church.org
Rev. Dewey Miller has deep Hoosier roots, acquiring his education at Ball State University, Taylor University, and Anderson School of Theology. He received his Master of Divinity Degree in 1991 and was ordained an Elder in the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church in 1993.

During Pastor Dewey’s extensive career, he has ministered to seniors, led children and youth ministries, and built a ministry for those in poverty and need. Pastor Dewey’s community outreach efforts have included development of neighborhood Bible clubs, Board Chair at the Shed Youth Center in LaGrange, and President, Howe Community Association. He has worked extensively with mission programs for youth and young adults, leading teams around the world and is Executive Director of Kuandaa International, a mission agency focused on training pastors and church leaders around the world, as well as planting new churches.

Shannon Miller – Director of Children’s Ministries
psmiller1991@gmail.com
Shannon has a lifetime of experience in Children’s Ministry. She has served several churches in children’s ministry staff and volunteer positions. In that role she especially enjoys developing relationships with children. She also has extensive experience in child care settings, including as Founder and Director of the YMCA Day Care Center in one community. Shannon is committed to reaching children for Jesus and using whatever means necessary to do that. She oversees the Sunday morning children’s programs, including the nursery and Sunday school. In addition, she plans and operates the annual Vacation Bible School and other children’s ministry programs and events.

Vickie Pokorney – Church Office Administrator
CUMC@central-church.org
Vickie joined the Central United Methodist Church staff in August of 2019. She is married to James Pokorney. Vickie is a mom and grandmother. She was born and raised in Evansville, and for a few years lived in the New England area. Vickie enjoys working with Central members and staff. When not working, she likes to visit her grandchildren.

Mandy Peters – Child Care Director
director@centralchildcare.org
Mandy has been employed with Central Child Care since 2001. After many years of teaching, she had the wonderful opportunity to become the Director of the Child Care. Mandy loves working with the children and their families. Mandy has her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and will acquire her Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2021.Click here to visit the Central Child Care website!

Katie Provines – Central United Methodist Church Business Administrator; Central Child Care Financial Director
finance@centralchildcare.org
Katie grew up in Evansville and graduated from North High School. She then attended Oakland City University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Katie has worked for Central Child Care since 2014 but has recently moved into her new position with the church and Child Care in 2018. She has been married for 10 years to Justin, and they have two beautiful children Jensen and Kinsley. She enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and traveling to new places with her family.

Rose Hartig – Organist
rahartig@aol.com
A graduate of the University of Evansville with a BS in Music Management, Rose was a Piano major with an Organ minor. She has been playing for Church Services since she was in Grade School, including being the Organist at St. Wendel Catholic Church for over 30 years and being the Pianist in a Praise Team at Olivet Presbyterian Church for almost 5 years. She has been the Organist/Pianist/Accompanist at Central since November of 2016. Rose believes Music Ministry to be a calling, and considers Music to be an integral part of our Worship Services.

Rose resides in Newburgh with her husband Bryan and daughter Laura. An older daughter, Anna, is in the Navy and is currently stationed in Hawaii.

Emily Musgrave – Choir and Handbell Director
ezona.davis@gmail.com

Emily is our new Choir and Handbell Director. She just started, we will be posting more about her here soon!!!

Open Position – Director of Youth Ministries

Our prior director just finished her Master’s degree and has moved out of state. She reinvigorated the program for the youth of Central UMC providing them opportunities to attend mission trips, retreats, and do service projects for our church. We are looking for someone to continue the program and help it grow even more, guiding the youth of Central UMC in their walk with God.

Interested? Check out the Job Description. To apply for this job email your details to cumc@central-church.org. We’d love to hear from you!