Leadership & Staff

 
 
 
 
 

SENIOR PASTOR

 

ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & OUTREACH

 

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Born and raised just down the road in Vicksburg, MS, I am an ordained elder (appointed in 2005) in the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. I earned my bachelor's in biological studies from The University of Southern Mississippi and my Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. I enjoy reading, watching movies, anything outside, and spending time with my husband, Shawn, an elementary gifted-education teacher and assistant softball coach at Madison Central, and our three children, Abby Jo, Davis, and Coady.

Experience Reverend Flowers' sermons

contact: Reverend Dawn douglas FLowers

 

Reverend HAVEN BOYD

I was born and raised in New Albany, MS and am a lifelong member of The United Methodist Church. I am an ordained deacon for the Mississippi Annual Conference and have served in various positions in churches, schools, and camp ministries across Mississippi and North Carolina. I completed my bachelor’s in Integrated Marketing Communications from The University of Mississippi and my Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. I enjoy traveling and spending time with friends, family and my dog child, Elton. My main ministry focus is in Christian Education with an emphasis on Children’s and Family Ministries. I love exploring new ways for children and families to connect with scripture and sharing that connection and love of God with those in the community. 

contact: Reverend HAVEN BOYD

 
 
 

YOUTH DIRECTOR

 

MUSIC DIRECTOR

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Geoff Davidson

I'm a native Alabamian with a bachelor's in religious studies and political science from the University of Alabama as well as a Master of Divinity from Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary. I find joy in cooking, fishing, building, and reading. My goals for ministry are connecting the church to scripture and theology in accessible ways and creating opportunities for us to live out what we've learned. If you'd like to help with that, please grab coffee with me!

Learn more about the Youth Ministry

contact: Geoff Davidson 

 

David White

A 25-year member of Parkway Hills UMC, I joined the staff in 2021 in a part-time role leading the adult choir and handbells, as well as coordinating youth music activities and special music for church services. If you have a talent to share, I want to hear from you!

A bit about me: Methodism is in my DNA. I grew up in Forest Hill United Methodist Church in South Jackson and graduated from Forest Hill High School. I earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Mississippi College in music education and educational administration, worked for many years as a band director, and retired as an elementary school principal.

No matter your age or interests, we at Parkway Hills can help you find your place to serve and be an active part of our church family.

Contact: david White

 
 
 
 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

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JOE Williams

As your financial assistant, I assist the senior pastor and the finance committee chair with the financial operations of the church. I am routinely in the office Mondays; but, do not hesitate to contact me any time should you need assistance or have questions related to church finances.

contact: Joe Williams

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Linda Irby

As administrative assistant, I am always happy to assist! In addition to general office duties, I coordinate communications. If you are planning a church activity, let me help you by putting it on our calendar and in the bulletin. Are you starting a ministry? Allow me to write a story in the weekly newsletter to help you spread the word. Did you take some photos during a youth event, service project, small group, or Bible study? Email a copy to the office, and I will share it on our social media or newsletter to show others what God is doing right here at Parkway Hills UMC. Call me if I can assist you in any way! I am a retired educator and a member of PHUMC since 2003.

contact: Linda Irby

 
 
 

KITCHEN COORDINATOR

JEAN DUNN

 

NURSERY DIRECTOR

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kizzy collins

I love Parkway Hills UMC, and working in the Nursery is exactly where I feel called to be. Children in the Parkway Hill's Nursery are cared for and loved so that parents can focus on worship, study, and fellowship! Since I began with the Nursery, I have worked with a very dedicated staff, who, like me, realize the importance of the children seeing the same welcoming faces every week and feeling at home in our bright and cheerful rooms. We also welcome volunteers to help in the Nursery; so, if you would like to volunteer, please let me know. 

 

NURSERY WORKERS

Kizzy Collins

Kizzy Collins

 
Beatrice Griffin

Beatrice Griffin

Taschia Thompson

Lay Leadership

The United Methodist Church Book of Discipline defines church council as providing for "planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources in the local church. It shall also provide for the administration of its organization and temporal life. It shall envision, plan, implement, and annually evaluate the mission and ministry of the church. The church council shall be amenable to and function as the administrative agency of the charge conference." 

The committee on lay leadership, according to the United Methodist Church, "also serves throughout the year to guide the church council on matters regarding leadership (other than employed staff) and to identify, train and support leaders in the congregation."

Serving on either church council or on the committee for lay leadership is a vital role of service. You can find our current lay leadership roster here.