Our Team & Leadership
Marc Petersen
Information technology professional with nearly 20 years experience in analytics, telecommunications, information technology, product development, product management, and networking. I’ve always staked my personal reputation on delivering excellent customer service and giving the best possible effort to any project I’m involved in. Throughout my career I’ve held individual contributor, highly technical, analytics, sales engineering/support as well management roles, which has allowed me to develop a unique perspective into service delivery and customer engagement. I have additional skills in presenting project progress to C-level executives and achieving company goals and purposes. Currently serving as the Productions / Communications and IT Chair and helping out were i can to provide direction and leadership were needed.
“For though I am far away from you, my heart is with you. And I rejoice that you are living as you should and that your faith in Christ is strong. And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”Colossians 2:5-7
Tara Hendrey
Tara Hendrey serves as Finance Chairperson and acting Treasurer. She has attended Pittsboro United Methodist Church since October 2021, when she moved to Pittsboro from Southern Indiana. Prior to moving to Pittsboro, Tara served at Holland UMC on the Church Council, Finance Committee, Outreach Committee, Worship Committee, and wherever needed. Tara comes from a long line of Methodists with her father serving as a pastor until his passing and her brother is currently serving as a pastor in the Indiana conference. Tara resides in Pittsboro with her mother and her dog Chloe. For fun, she enjoys reading, watching sports, and going to concerts.
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
Genesis 50:20, NIV
Teresa Lucas
The responsibility of the SPRC is to work with staff members to ensure the mission statement of PUMC is realized. SPRC conducts staff evaluations, writes job descriptions and handles all personnel issues. In addition, I serve on the PUMC preschool board.
“You have filled my heart with greater Joy.”
Psalms 4:7
Cindy Newell
Cindy grew up in Pittsboro and has lived there most of her life. Cindy is a medical forms filing manager at a major health insurance company. When not working, her hobbies include sewing and stitching crafts, puzzles, and serving in the church choir. She also serves as the treasurer for the church.
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:12-14
Kelly Cain
Kelly has been a member of Pittsboro United Methodist Church for one year, but have been attending for 3. She currently serves Pittsboro United Methodist Church as Student Ministries Chair and an active member of the Communications team. Kelly is a mother of two, Henry and Margot, and wife to Cody Cain. They live in Pittsboro, IN. We love the fellowship of our growing congregation, the wonderful message of loving like Christ, and being connected to our community through our PUMC.
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8
Jennifer Jones
Jennifer grew up in Brownsburg, but for the last 20 years has lived just north of Danville with her husband of 30 years, GW, and her 2 grown children, Jared and Allison. Jennifer is also a “Nana” to twins, Elsie and Everett
After being a Hairstylist for 30 years, Jennifer retired so that she could spend more time with her family. Jennifer enjoys cooking, gardening, music, exercising, camping, and family time. Jennifer feels blessed to be a member of PUMC and grateful to serve our Lord in any way that she can.
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.Psalm 9:1