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Staff & EmailPASTOR Matt Farabow, revmattfarabow@northstate.net
Matt Farabow is a native of Thomasville, a graduate of Westchester Country Day (1986), Guilford College (B.S., 1990), and Duke University (M.Div., 1996). He is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew University.
Matt began his ministry here in July, 2010. His previous appointments were: Pastor, Shiloh UMC, Lexington, 2004-2010; Baltimore UMC in East Bend, 2001-2004; and Associate Pastor at Centenary UMC in Winston-Salem, 1996-2001.
He is married to Amanda, and they have four children. For fun, Matt enjoys golf, fly fishing, the beach and reading.
Jake Huskins, Children and Youth Coordinator, jhuskins@northstate.net  Jake Huskins is a graduate of East Davidson High School, and a 2008 graduate of Pfeiffer University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Youth Ministries. He has served in a variety of youth and children's ministries, including the Mt. Shepherd United Methodist Summer Camp and SPIRITUS Retreat for Youth. Jake also is the lead singer in his own Praise and Worship Band, Organized Chaos. He lives in Thomasville and is excited to be here on staff to serve in our ministries for children, youth and Christian education.
Joseph M. Kay, Director of Music, jkay@musicmanager.com Joe Kay is native of Anderson, SC, and was ordained by his home church as a Baptist minister. He is a graduate of Erskine College (B.A.) and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (Master's in Church Music). He also did post-graduate study at Westminster Choir College, and has sung for two seasons in the Atlanta Symphony Chorus. Joe has served as a minister of music in several churches, along with starting his own software company, developing resources for fellow musicians. His "Music Manager" software has been used by thousands of schools and churches around the world, assisting them in organizing and administering their music programs. He has also been a participant in several professional organizations, including the American Choral Directors Association and the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts. Joe and his wife Debbie have three grown children.
Peggy Shepherd, Organist/Accompanist, pshepherd@northstate.net
I was raised in the High Point area, graduated from High Point Central, and received my degree in English from High Point University. I taught senior English for 30 years and retired from that position in 1999.
Carol Briley, Director of Preschool, cmaxbri5@northstate.net Carol Briley has been an active member of Christ United Methodist Church for over 30 years. She has been involved with many of the ministries of the church through the years including Children’s Council, Higher Education, leading Christ Care Groups and Disciple Bible Study and teaching Sunday School to children and adults. She has enjoyed participating in many mission projects including Appalachian Service Project, Operation Christmas Child and Open Door Shelter. Carol retired from Guilford County Schools in 2009 after teaching Young Fives, Kindergarten and First Grade for 31 years. Her teaching degree from Western Carolina University is in Early Childhood Education. Presently, she is serving as Director of Through- the -Week -Ministries and Preschool Director. It brings her great joy to be able to share the Good News of Christ with the preschool children and to watch them grow and blossom in His love and grace. She believes that each child is God’s unique masterpiece and that they were “created to do the good things He has planned for us”, as stated in Ephesians 2:10. Carol is married to Rick and they have been blessed with two wonderful grown sons and a lovely daughter in law. In her spare time Carol enjoys Bible study, walking, photography, writing poetry and stories, traveling to the beach and mountains and spending time with friends and family Carolyn Wright, Administrative Assistant, cnwright@northstate.net
Katrina Parnell, Financial Secretary, katrinaparnell@northstate.net
Job Description: Financial Secretary. Church & school business administration including contributions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Personal Info: Mother of three grown children and grandmother of one. Graduate of Elon University with BA in Social Work. Experienced substance abuse counselor, non-profit manager and professional researcher. Ordained IFOC Senior Chaplain. Currently completing a second BA in Biblical Studies and national certification in Church Business Administration. Ministry area: statewide prayer networks.
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