MEET PASTOR JEFF
Raised under a big Montana sky, Pastor Jeff Gannon graduated from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana with degrees in psychology and sociology. He then made his way to the Midwest through St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri. Jeff’s service to the church is nearly lifelong; he served as a lay leader in Montana and a student pastor in southeast Kansas before serving as Associate Pastor of First UMC in McPherson, where he met his wife, Meredith. He also pastored Bethel UMC in Wichita before helping found Chapel Hill. He is passionate about counseling and providing care to individuals, couples, and families, and effectively weaves together spiritual development and tools for emotional healing within his sermons.
“God did not send Jesus into the world to condemn the world, but that the world, through Him, might be saved.” (John 3:17)
OUR TEAM
Like most churches, we have many important roles to fill and each requires someone whom God has uniquely gifted to support that ministry area. At Chapel Hill we are fortunate to have many staff members who are willing to work 10-20 hours a week because they feel called to help us live out our mission, even though they have other jobs. We hope you reach out to these dedicated employees and get to know them.
Rev. Jennifer Herndon
Associate Pastor
Rev. Dr. James Bryan Smith
Teaching Pastor
Rev. Dr. Ben Staley
Pastor of Congregational Care, Staff Chaplain
Berneice Dixon
Preschool Director
Jeremy Fredin
Director of Audio/Visual
Laura Fuller
Nursery Director
Julie Hey
Director of Finance & Administration
Bayley King
Wedding Coordinator
Josh Melcher
Director of Praise Team
Dr. Rayvon T.J. Moore
Director of Hill Singers Choir
Kellie Ochsner
Assistant to the Associate Pastor
Betsy Poland
CPA Consultant
Rachel Reeder
Director of Children’s Discipleship
Rev. Dr. Jerry Vogt
Executive Pastor Emeritus
1938-2023
Neal Whitlow
Director of Adult Discipleship
Debby Wilson
Director of Kid’s Day in Christ (KDIC)
OUR BELIEFS
Since 1995, we’ve been a stronghold of God’s Kingdom, boldly proclaiming His grace and love…