Staff and Leaders

Rev. Dr. Michael Schneider, Pastor

Pastor Mike is the pastor at Kenton First Methodist Church. He is an ordained elder in the Global Methodist Church. Pastor Mike graduated from Wheaton College with his Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and Near Eastern Archaeology. He then attended Duke Divinity School, graduating with his Master of Divinity. In 2020, Pastor Mike received his Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary. Pastor Mike’s wife is Kimberly, and they have 4 grown children and 2 grandchildren.

pastor@kentonfirst.org

Christa Quail, Family Ministries Director

Miss Christa serves as the Director of Family and Youth Ministry and has been attending Kenton First Methodist Church since she was 6 years old. She is a Certified Director of Family Ministry and a Certified Ministry Coach through the International Network of Children’s Ministry and Bethel Seminary. Christa enjoys spending time with her family and pets ,hiking, reading, working on DIY projects, and following the Lord in her personal life as well as her professional career. Christa also teaches at Lifewise Academy.

children@kentonfirst.org