Rev. Melissa J. Claxton was appointed to First UMC of Warren in July of 2018, bringing with her a passion for the church and the church’s role in transforming the world into the community of God through one act of love and kindness at a time.  She is firmly grounded in her belief that God’s… Read More »

Paul is a Certified Lay Minister for the Conference, having competed numerous hours of training.  He has a passion for Christ and sharing the Gospel message.  He also has a passion for people.  Paul has joined our staff as a Minsitry of Visitation.

Donna joined the team as the Administrative Assistant in November of 2019. Prior to her time at FUMC, she was employed at a number of organizations including Good Shepherd Coalition, Interfaith Center for Racial Justice, and Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Donna is married to her husband Eric.  Their family consists of their daughter Sarah,  2… Read More »

Twylia has been the music director at Warren First since August 2014.  An instrumental music education graduate of Hope College, she additionally directs three community ensembles (vocal and handbells) and is privileged to work with Min, Warren First accompanist, for one of them.  Past major music gigs have included being the music director at Clawson… Read More »

Min Sook Chung began playing for our services and accompanying our Sanctuary Choir in February 2022.  Min is a very talented musician who majored in organ performance at Yeon Sei University in Seoul, South Korea.  She has accompanied and toured with the World Vision Korea Children’s Choir and has served at churches in South Korea… Read More »

Kyle is a member of First UMC of Warren along with his wife Kaitlyn and two daughters Amelia and Joslyn.  He brings with him a commitment to helping ensure the ministry of the church runs smoothly and everything is in place.