MEET THE STAFF

Pastor: Chris Patterson
chris.patterson@franklinfirstumc.com

Rev. Chris Patterson was appointed to Franklin First in June, 2019. He is a native of Bowling Green, KY. He graduated from:

Bowling Green High School (in 1989)
Western Kentucky University (B.A., Religious Studies, 1993)
Asbury Theological Seminary (Masters of Divinity, 1998)

Pastor Chris has served the following Churches in Kentucky:

Scottsville Circuit, 1992-1995
Pleasant View / Howevally, 1995-1999
Franklin First Associate, 1999-2000
Paris First, 2000-2006
St. James, 2006 - 2019

He is married to Dana. They were married in 1993. They have three children: Alex, 26; Cierra, 24; and Benjamin, 20. And one dog, Zoe. Pastor Chris loves golf, donuts, reading, watching sports and movies. He is a lifelong United Methodist. Pastor Chris is also the "Promotions Host" for Western KY University Football & Basketball. You can see him during timeouts at the WKU Football & Basketball Games.

Director of Children & Youth: Pastor, Tyler Harting
tyler@franklinfirstumc.com

Administrator: Stacie Johnson
stacie@franklinfirstumc.com

Choir Director: Bonita Schwab
bonita.schwab@franklinfirstumc.com

Organist/Pianist:

Patsy Lane

Contemporary Worship Leader:

Aaron Tally

Facilities Coordinator:
Susan Layne
smlayne51@yahoo.com