Ministry Team

Meet the team

Paula Ferris

Senior Pastor

Everywhere I go, I find that people are longing for meaning in their lives, longing for love, longing to feel like they belong, that they deserve a place to be themselves.
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Spencer Burke

Director of Community and Relational Ministries

Ordained in the Disciples of Christ, Christian Church Spencer has a long history of spiritual entrepreneurship in Southern California. Read more

Kim Galea

Director of Family Ministries
and Preschool Teacher

Kim oversees Family Ministries program at FFUMC. Read more

Steven York

Director of Music

"Hello Everyone! My name is Steven York and I am the music director at FFUMC
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Ae Ja Oh

Accompanist

A collaborative pianist, Ae Ja Oh began her piano studies at age 5.
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John Jaecker

Director of Celebration Bell Choir

Michael Jacobe

Office & Social Media Manager

Don Barter

Treasurer

Don has been the Treasurer for FFUMC for 20 years. He has also sung in the Aldersgate Chorale for 40 years. Read more

Kelly Jimenez

Preschool Director

She has been involved with the Preschool since 1998, first as a parent and then as a teacher.
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Joanne Tran

Preschool Teacher

Jennifer Schrandt

Wedding Coordinator

Jennifer helps couples deliver a memorable wedding at FFUMC.
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