Tempe First UMC is blessed with strong pastoral leadership and a dedicated, talented staff. Take the time to get to know them!

You can read bios on our clergy and some staff members:

• Rev. Dr. Dave Summers, Senior Pastor
• Rev. Valerie Fairchild, Associate Pastor
• Rev. Rob Rynders, Wesley Campus Ministry Director (Although he's not officially on Tempe First UMC's staff, you'll see him around a lot!)
• Diana Spratt, Director of Christian Education and Nurture
• Warren Dennis, Director of Music
• Velma Carlson, Office Administrator
• Janet Pettit and Tara Dudden, Nursery Workers

We hope you'll also come visit us and get to know our other wonderful staff members:

• Scott Schuett, Organist
• Kathy Schock, Handbell Choir Director and Glory Sounds Director
• Becky Hasler and Bev Kiefer - Childrens' Choir Directors
• Building Superintendent: Dan Whitten
• Custodian: Dave Buck