Meet the Staff

Stuart Greene, Senior Pastor

My wife Becky and I came to Smyrna First in July 2004. I have been in ministry for 28 years, and I am a “third-generation” Methodist pastor. My emphasis during my ministry has been preaching and teaching, evangelism, and church growth. Prior to my appointment to Smyrna, I served as Senior Pastor of several congregations in the North Georgia Conference, was Founding Pastor of Mountain View UMC, and have served as President of the United Methodist Council on Evangelism.

I am passionate about nurturing existing Christians in the church, but also sharing Christ with those outside the Church who have yet to discover the transforming love of God. Becky has a heart for sharing her faith with others, particularly women. Becky and I have three grown sons (Tucker, Tim, and Tyler) and one grandson (Landon). When we aren’t at the church we enjoy spending time with our kids, taking walks on the Silver Comet Trail and relaxing with a good book.

Our home phone is 770-432-9141.

sgreene@smyrnafumc.org


Barbara Hatchell, Associate Pastor

As a member of the North Georgia Annual Conference since 1993, I have served appointments as the Associate Pastor at Hickory Flat UMC and Senior Pastor at Hollydale UMC. I have been blessed to be in ministry with the people at Smyrna First UMC since September 2000.

Some areas of ministry in which I am involved include teaching, lay caregiving, and missions. As a Stephen Leader I had the privilege several years ago of being a part of “birthing” Stephen Ministry at Smyrna First. It is a joy to help others discover their gifts for ministry. I am currently serving as the Chairperson of the Atlanta-Marietta District Committee on Ordained Ministry and as a member of the North Georgia Annual Conference Board of Ordained Ministry.

My husband Joey has been the Senior Pastor at Faith UMC since July 2002. As a clergy couple,
we enjoy serving both congregations and look forward to times of fellowship together at each church.
Joey and I have a blended family of four sons (Joey, David, Matthew and Ryan) and one daughter (Dawn), as well as four grandchildren (Elizabeth, Tyler, Kylie and Hunter).

It is my hope that as we travel together on our faith journey, God will bless us to be a blessing to others!

bhatchell@smyrnafumc.org


Rosa Alvarado
Food Service Director
Marla Arnold
Director of Children’s Ministries
Kathy Beach
Financial Manager
Pat Bishop
Preschool Director
Donna Brown
Pastoral
Administrative Assistant
Kim Duggins
Director of Children's and Youth Music
Sue Elmore
Youth Administrator
Jay Gulbin
Director of Student Ministries
David Jarvis
Business and Facilities Manager
Lynn Dee Martin
Director of Music and Arts
Shelia McBrayer
Membership Secretary
Lisa Moore
Director of Nursery Ministries
Alan Nicely
Director of Missions and Evangelism
Jennifer Rourke
Minister of Discipleship
Amy Wallace
Worship Leader

Staff Contact Information