Staff | Wesley UMC

WESLEY STAFF

Reverend Michelle Kim
SENIOR PASTOR

Pastor Michelle is serving at Wesley United Methodist Church in Northern Virginia District starting July 2024.

Pastor Michelle graduated from Wesley Theological Seminary in 2006, majoring in Spirituality, Medicine, and Ministry track in Doctor of Ministry.

Pastor Michelle completed the Spiritual Guidance Program at Shalem Institute and was certified as a spiritual director in 2001.

Pastor Michelle is currently serving one of the spiritual directors in the Virginia Conference and has led Spiritual Direction workshops in the Provisional Residency Retreat

Pastor Michelle emphasizes the importance of the spiritual life of the congregation and has been pursuing empathetic leadership, which is following Jesus’ modeling of compassion over those who were weak and needy.

Isaac Hughes

ORGANIST

Mr. Isaac A. O. Hughes was born in Ghana and holds a Bachelor of Art and Master of Philosophy in Music from the University of Education, Ghana. He is a dynamic musician with over 25 years' experience playing the organ/piano and leading choirs. Since 2019, Isaac has been the Organist and Choir Director of Ghana Wesley United Methodist Church, Woodbridge, VA.

Prior to this, he held various positions in the Methodist and Catholic Church ranging from Music Director, Choir Director and Principal Organist for several churches in Ghana.

Kelly Funes-Majano

administrative assistant

Kelly is excited to join the team and bring their experience to Wesley. With a passion for learning, they are a quick learner who enjoys collaborating with others. Kelly is committed to contributing their skills and enthusiasm to the role. They are looking forward to growing and making an impact within the team.

Charlie Painter

Director of Education

Dr. Charlie Painter has been a member of Wesley UMC since 2018 and is a Certified Lay Servant and Lay Leader. He has more than ten years of experience teaching at the graduate level and leads Wesley's Adult Sunday School and Bible Study programs. He has answered the call from Christ to continue his studies to become a UMC Certified Lay Minister.