Rev. W. donald warren
Lead Pastor
I have been married to Lori, an educator, for the past 34 years.
We have two children (twins). Lukas lives and works in San Francisco as a labor and delivery nurse. Olivia lives and works in Durham for The Society of St. Andrew. I enjoy spending time with family, reading, watching movies, attending local high school football games and anything that involves being outside such as exercise, working in the yard and walking our dog, Fergus. My all-time favorite food is ice cream. I graduated from Duke Divinity School and have served appointments in Belhaven, Hamlet, Elizabethtown, Wake Forest and now in Greenville for over the past 30 years.
We have two children (twins). Lukas lives and works in San Francisco as a labor and delivery nurse. Olivia lives and works in Durham for The Society of St. Andrew. I enjoy spending time with family, reading, watching movies, attending local high school football games and anything that involves being outside such as exercise, working in the yard and walking our dog, Fergus. My all-time favorite food is ice cream. I graduated from Duke Divinity School and have served appointments in Belhaven, Hamlet, Elizabethtown, Wake Forest and now in Greenville for over the past 30 years.
Rev. rhonda grant jordan
Associate Pastor
Rhonda Grant Jordan initially joined the staff of Jarvis UMC in July of 2016 as the part-time Associate Pastor and serves as Associate Pastor. Rev. Rhonda Grant Jordan is a graduate of East Carolina University and continued her studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. Rhonda comes to Jarvis UMC with 20 years experience in ministry. Rhonda has been married to Gaston Jordan Sr. since 1986 and they have one son, Gaston Jordan Jr. Rev. Rhonda enjoys reading, walking the beach and going to the mountains.
Rev. Kuda kagura
Associate pastor of discipleship and technology and
Director of Children's and Youth programs
Kuda was born in Zimbabwe but moved to Graham, North Carolina as a young child. Kuda heard his call to ministry at 12 years old and has a passion for youth ministry. Graduating from Duke Divinity School in 2022, Kuda served his first appointment as pastor of Farmville UMC. Rachel, Kuda's wife, is also a graduate of Duke Divinity School and currently serves as pastor of Winstead UMC in Wilson, NC.
Christie Bagley
Preschool Director
Christie is our Preschool Director. She and her husband Brad live in Winterville with their three boys, Anderson, Bennett, and Owen (all Jarvis graduates!).
Kristen Evans
Librarian
Kristen has been a member of Jarvis since her pre-teens, although her maternal family has been members of this congregation since its inception. Kristen has bachelor and masters degrees in History from Meredith College & ECU and is trying to organize our church archives! Interested in learning about the history of Jarvis and this facilities? Contact Kristen, she can provide walking historical tours of our building facilities. Kristen and her husband Lynn were married at Jarvis in 1997 and raised their three sons here.
Cheryl Stephenson
Director of Music Ministries
Cheryl has degrees in music from ECU and Michigan State University. In addition to many years of service with church music ministries, she is also a music therapist with a focus in wellness through music. She is an active oboist, clinician, educator, arranger and guest speaker with continuing education opportunities. Cheryl & Michael founded the Music Academy of Eastern Carolina, currently located in Uptown Greenville, a community music school offering music instruction, music therapy services and a place for friends and family to enjoy music together. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling and relaxing along coastal waters!
Karen Greener
Business Manager
Karen has a degree in Economics and Business Administration from Vanderbilt University. She has over 20 years professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and banking. Karen and her husband (the Rev. Dr. Tom Greener) relocated from New Bern to Greenville in the summer of 2022.
Madeline Grimes
Communications Coordinator & Membership Secretary
Madeline is from Smithfield, NC and is a senior at ECU. She is studying healthcare administration and loves spending time with friends, family and her dog, Jack.
Anne Carver
Receptionist
Anne has been a member at Jarvis for five years and is a proud mother of three children and four "almost" adult grandchildren. She is from Buies Creek, NC and retired from a career as a teacher, administrator and Early Childhood Instructor.
Linda Clark
Receptionist
Bio Coming Soon
Mike Tice
Property Manager
Mike attended ECU and has over 23 years’ experience in plumbing and electrical repair. Over the years at Jarvis, he has served as a volunteer youth leader, as well as a member of the Contemporary Praise Band. He has been married for 17 years to Lauren who is a school teacher at Wintergreen.