Our Grove United Methodist Church staff

Rev. Dr. Jan C. Nicholson Angle

  • Minister of Grove UMC
  • Trained as a Transition Intentional Interim Ministry Specialist
  • Leadership Coach
  • Loves finding and experiencing God through the created world
  • Passionate about journeying with God's people on their individual and faith journeys
  • Grew up loving Jesus
  • 26 years as a United Methodist Minister
  • MDiv from Duke; DMin from Wesley Theological, DC in Spirituality and Story (doctoral focus in transition ministry)
  • Three guiding principals: Truth, Integrity, and Authenticity
  • Favorite quote: "To tell a story is to speak a world into being"
  • Favorite scripture: "All things work together for good for those who love God who are called according to God's purpose." (Romans 8:28)

Ila Shepisi - Deacon in Residence

  • Girl Mom x 4
  • Girl Scout leader who needs Disney and loves Jesus
  • Passionate about youth ministry and spiritual development
  • Essential oil enthusiast and happy planner
  • Recreational Therapist with a Masters of Theological Studies Degree from Drew Theological Seminary
  • Concentration in camping and retreat ministries
  • 18 years (and counting) experience providing services and programming for people with dementia and their caregivers

Dana Watson - Administrative Assistant

  • Dana Elise Watson is the new administrative assistant at Grove UMC. 
  • She was born and raised in Hattiesburg, MS. 
  • She graduated with a Film degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2005.
  • Watson recently moved to Christiansburg, VA to be close to her identical twin sister. 
  • She loves watching movies, screenwriting and sewing. 
  • Once quarantine ends, she hopes to wear her historical costumes and attend historical reenactment events again, especially those with English Country dancing.

Anna Frye, Parish Visitor

  • Moved to Radford in 1964
  • Started attending the Grove Avenue Methodist Church
  • Has 2 sons, 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren
  • Married to Bobby for 63 years
  • Loves visiting Grove's church members who are shut-ins
  • Enjoys sending cards as another way of showing God's love
  • Loves Grove UMC!

Adam McAllister, Chancel Choir Director

  • I have been at Grove UMC for 8 years. I conduct the Adult Chancel Choir. 
  • I am the Chairperson of the Ministries Board. 
  • I participate in the Handbell Choir and facilitate the Book Group. 
  • I am responsible for the editing and filming of the Virtual Worship Services.
  • In my spare time- I teach at Ferrum College which I love!
  • I have a YouTube channel called Stack and Mac, where myself and a friend of mine review movies 25 years later.

Pat Brown, Organist

  • Started playing piano and organ for church services as a teenager
  • Played the organ throughout my life in many churches, but my favorite has been playing at Grove for the past 20-25 years
  • Retired from the Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley
  • Passionately believe in the quest for equal rights for women, bringing us closer to living in a world of peace and justice for all

Libby Watts, Handbell Choir Director

  • At Grove UMC, I love the music ministry, singing in the chancel choir, playing oboe or piano, and directing handbells.
  • Married to my husband, Skip, with three grown children and seven grandchildren
  • Teach chemistry and physical science at Radford University
  • Enjoy walking, biking, and spending time with family all over the country

 

Jim Harrison, Volunteer Pianist

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