Springville First United Methodist Church
474 E. Main St., Springville, NY 14141 (716)592-7451
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March 10, 2010


Pastors and Staff

Senior Pastor, - Greg Van Dussen.
 

Rev. Greg Van Dussen has been Senior Pastor at Springville since 2006.  Before coming to Springville, he served United Methodist Churches in Batavia, Cattaraugus and Wesley, Bergen, Albion, and East Aurora, all in the Western NY Conference.  He was Batavia District Superintendent for six years. 
 
Pastor Greg grew up in the Rochester area and graduated from Spencerport High School, SUNY Brockport (B.A., Philosophy, and M.A., American History.) and Colgate Rochester Divinity School (M. Div. and D. Min., Church History). 

Greg teaches regularly here at church and also in Local Pastors' Licensing School and laity training events. He also serves asAdjunct Professor of History, Spirituality and Ministry at Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College. Greg taught Irish and American History at The College at Brockport and a variety of courses for Empire State University and United Theological Seminary.

Pastor Greg and his wife Jackie have two married sons, Dan and Mike, and two grandchildren.  Jackie is a recently retired 3rd grade teacher.  She enjoys golf and likes to garden.  Greg likes music, reading, and history.  They both enjoy travel, walking, and cross-country skiing. 
Pastor Greg believes in a church...
    - deeply rooted in Scripture and prayer,
    - living the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition of grace and love,
    - reaching out to each other, our community, other Christians, and God's world,
    - traditional and contemporary - thankful for the past and excited about the future,
    - where everyone's gifts are appreciated and put to work for the good of all,
    - always growing in Christ by the Spirit's power.

Associate/Youth Pastor,- Kyle J. Kuhn.
Pastor Kyle has been a part of the Springville First UMC family since July of 2009. Kyle grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated from Milligan College in Johnson City, Tennessee in May of 2008 with a B.A. In Biblical Studies and an emphasis in Pastoral Ministry.

Kyle's passion for youth stems from a belief that students are not only the future, but a real part of the present. The young have the ability to make a giant impact on the world around them. This is why he desires to disciple students into a loving and strong relationship with Christ that will grow and transform them for their entire lives. Kyle has run and served at a total of 16 weeks of camp teaching students in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Georgia.

Kyle has also been involved in mission trips to Honduras, Romania, Nashville, Tennessee; The appalachian mountains, Cincinnati, Ohio; and inner-city Indianapolis. These experiences have broken his heart for the poor and the needy, and formed a belief that clothing and feeding a brother or sister in Christ is essential to the walk of any Church-goer who is called a "believer"

Kyle has participated in many creative arts groups including Milligan College's Theater for Young Audiences. Kyle was also involved as the President of Milligan College concert choir and sang in the elite accapella group "Heritage".

Kyle served as a part of LINC from 2002-2004 and his team was awarded for its work in the community, namely the efforts it put forward on Martin Luther King Jr. day, where nearly 400 students were organized and sent to serve in the local community at churches, parks, recreation centers, and local businesses.

Kyle lives his life by Philippians 1:21, "To live is Christ, and to die is gain." Nothing else on earth matters but a relationship with Christ and his people, so live without fear and take the risk of following God through every time of blessing and trial, because where Christ is so also is joy! You can e-mail Kyle with any questions or concerns.

Office Manager, - Peggy Jordan, 
Peggy  has been the Springville First United Methodist Church secretary since 1986.  Her calm and pleasant manner helps to keep thousands of phone calls, mountains of paper work, and communications flowing smoothly. Contact the church office at office@s1umc.org or phone (716) 592-7451.

Director of Music (Traditional Service) 
With deep sadness our church family will try to fill this job after the loss of Brenda Picazo.








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