Rev. Dr. John Beyers
Ministry Area: Senior Minister
Phone: 706-884-4635, ext. 205
E-mail: drjohn@lagrangefumc.org
Rev. Ben Wills
Ministry Area: Senior Associate Minister
Education: BS University of Georgia, MDiv Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Spouse: Sammi
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 206
E-mail: ben@lagrangefumc.org
Darian Krimm
Ministry Area: Minister of Music and Worship
Education: BA Anderson University, Master of Music East Carolina University
Spouse and/or Children: Wife: Rachel Children: Harper and Mallory
Hobbies: Darian is an active composer, writing anthems for church choirs. He is a supporter of scouting and is an avid Boy Scout patch collector. He also enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, playing tennis, watching far too much TV, and spending time with his family including their four cats and two dogs.
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 202
Email: darian@lagrangefumc.org
Andy Rainey
Ministry Area: Executive Minister
Education: BS Auburn University
Spouse and/or Children: Wife: Esther Children: Will, Matt, and Elizabeth
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 201
E-mail: andy@lagrangefumc.org
Lisa Highland
Ministry Area: Business Manager
Education: BA LaGrange College
Hobbies: Gardening, Reading, and playing with pets.
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 207
E-mail: lisa@lagrangefumc.org
Natalie Shelton
Ministry Area: Director of Communications
Spouse and/or Children: Husband: Wayne Children: Emma Kate and Caroline
Phone: 706-884-4635
Email: natalie@lagrangefumc.org
Dodie Patterson
Ministry Area: Executive Secretary
Children: Jim Thornton, Jane Upchurch
Grandchildren: Avery Upchurch
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends. Jigsaw puzzling and reading.
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 204
E-mail: dodie@lagrangefumc.org
Jeanne Jones
Ministry Area: Director of Children’s Ministries
Education: BS Rider University
Spouse and/or Children: Husband: Alan Children: Lindsay, Ryan and Matthew
Hobbies: Tennis, traveling, reading, DIY projects, and spending time with friends and family
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 209
E-mail: jeanne@lagrangefumc.org
Rick Free
Ministry Area: Director of Food Services
Education: BA LaGrange College
Spouse and/or Children: Wife: Jane Children: Nolan and Jay
Hobbies: Rick is a youth sports enthusiast and enjoys coaching soccer at the recreation level. He would love to have time to once again be frustrated by his golf game. Rick also has a passion for reading.
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 210 or ext. 211 E-mail: rick@lagrangefumc.org
Scott Hill
Ministry Area: Facility Maintenance
Spouse and/or Children: Wife: Alicia Children: Harold
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext 213
Email: scott@lagrangefumc.org
Eddie Giddens
Ministry Area: Custodian
Spouse: Cora
Phone: 706-884-4635
LaGrange First is searching for a Housekeeper or Custodian
Please contact Andy Rainey at andy@lagrangefumc.org for more information.
