RUMC Staff

RUMC Staff

RUMC Staff

:About Jay

.Jay has been the pastor of Roscoe United Methodist Church since July of 1999. He has pastored congregations throughout northern Illinois since 1984. Jay has degrees in music, theology and pastoral leadership, and received his doctorate from McCormick Theological Seminary in 1990. Jay and his wife Brenda have two grown sons, Jason and Josh

:His hobbies and interest

.Jay has his private pilot’s license, enjoys music, and keeps saying he will get back on the golf course one day

:Bible Verse

!2 Cor. 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come

Dr. Jay D Carr

Senior Pastor

Email - pastor@roscoeumc.org

:About Don

Don is an elder in the Northern Indiana Annual Conference and a former businessman. He was a missionary in Russia. He and His wife Dottie have 2 married daughters and 3 grandchildren.

:His hobbies and interest

Don loves sports and sharing Christ with others

:Bible Verse

1 Peter 3:15-16

Rev. Donald Dexheimer

Elder - Outreach and Small Groups

Email - outreach@roscoeumc.org

:About Jonathan

.An ordained deacon of the Northern Illinois Conference, obtained his Master in Church Music in 1997, emphasis in Voice and Conducting from Asbury Theological Seminary Wilmore, Kentucky, Bachelor of Arts in Church Music (1989) with emphasis in Composition and Conducting from Asian Institute For Liturgy And Music Manila, Philippines . He and his wife Mildred have 4 children 2 boys and 2 girls, Johann, Caleb, Vyen and Debra. He was in the academic field for more than 12 years and have taught Music and was the Director of Cultural Affairs in Wesleyan University-Philippines for 5 years before coming to Roscoe UMC to serve as the Director of Worship Arts Ministry in 2002

:His hobbies and interest

Spending time with family, Music, web design, video editing, computers, basketball, watch scifi and anime

:Bible Verse

John 3:16

Rev. Jonathan Hayag

Deacon - Worship Arts

Email - worshiparts@roscoeumc.org

:About Lisa

Lisa is a Licensed Local Pastor appointed to Roscoe United Methodist Church and Hilltop Ministry Center . She is continuing her education through the Course of Study at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. Lisa’s ministry emphasis is in nurturing the growth and development of the ministries of Hilltop as well as supporting Roscoe United Methodist Church.

:Her hobbies and interest

Hobbies include going to the movies, reading, and swimming. Lisa’s favorite past time is spending time with her husband Hank, daughter Ashley, and their dogs. Family is everything!

:Bible Verse

.”Nehemiah 8:10, “for the joy of the Lord is your strength

Lisa Abb

Assistant Pastor - Congregational Care

Email - office@hilltopministries.org

:About Jeff

.Jeff Graduated from Moody Bible Institute of Chicago with a B.A. in Evangelism and Discipleship. He has also finished the pastoral commissioning program through North Park Seminary Chicago, IL and is currently a Commissioned Staff Minister in the Evangelical Covenant Denomination. He has spent the last 13 years ministering to children, youth and young adults in camps and congregational ministry. His is the Director of Youth and Young Adult ministries here at Roscoe UMC

:His hobbies and interest

.Jeff is a Outdoor Sportsman and Shade-tree mechanic whom you will also find regularly at museums and libraries as a history buff

:Bible Verse

…”Romans 8:1-4 “…Through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free

Rev. Jeff Hokanson

Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Email - youth@roscoeumc.org

:About Melissa

Melissa holds a BS in education from Illinois State University, advance classes in theology, church history, children and youth ministry from the A.I.M. (Associates In Ministry) program through the Chicago School of Theology, and has 15+ years of experience in the children and youth ministry area. She is the director of Children’s and Family Ministries, Coordinator of Village Nursery School and the newly drafted director of “Super Puppeteers”, Roscoe UMC’s puppet ministry

:Her hobbies and interest

Art, making homemade goat milk soap, babysitting her grandson Gabriel (who adds joy to her life everyday) horses and animals of all kinds

:Bible Verse

.“1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Love is Patient, Love is kind

Melissa Solchenberger

Director of Children And Family Ministries

Email - education@roscoeumc.org

:About Alicia

Alicia has been the administrative assistant at Roscoe United Methodist church since February 1, 2008. She has over 10 years experience in office management and administrative support. Prior to her career in office administration, she spent 10 years providing home daycare to several special little ones. Alicia and her husband Kevin have two sons, Aaron living on his own, and Erik at home.

:Her hobbies and interest

Hobbies include baking, cooking, watching the Food Network, reading, and camping. Alicia has a special fondness for German Shepherd dogs and the family includes two at the present time

:Bible Verse

Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord

Alicia Butler

Ministry Assistant

Email - office@roscoeumc.org

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Nola Carnine

Organist

Email -organist@roscoeumc.org

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Barbara Stenger

Director - Village Nursery School

Email -vnsdirector@roscoeumc.org