MIDDLEBROOK PIKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Support Staff Member
- Church Administrator
Charlotte has worked at Middelbrook Pike UMC for 9 years. She started out as Administrative Assistant but in 2016 became the church administrator. Charlotte and husband, David, have two girls, Taylor (21) and Bailey (20). She enjoys walking, hiking, and spending time with family.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Contemporary Worship Director
Justin has been the contemporary worship director for 9 years. In addition, he is employed by Pilot/Flying J as a recruiter. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina (BS of Music Education), University of Tennessee (Masters of Jazz Studies and Human Resources). Justin enjoys astronomy and supporting University of South Carolina athletics.
Job Titles:
- Facilities Manager
- Support Staff Member
Kenny is a Knoxville native and joined the Middlebrook Pike team in May 2018. He and his wife Donna have one son. Kenny enjoys genealogy, arrowhead hunting, learning history, and being outdoors.
Job Titles:
- Director of Traditional Music and Worship
Kevin Miller has been in church choral music for 28 years. He is graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in Music Education.He teaches elementary school music in Blount County schools. Kevin, and wife, Tabitha, have three children. Kevin enjoys boating, playing with his children, and cheering on the BIG ORANGE.
Larry Trottter a third career pastor, having spent 5 years as a traveling musician and 20 years in radio before going back to school to get a B.S. in management and then an MDiv at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Larry served Dutch Valley UMC (2), Martel UMC (6), and Concord UMC as an associate pastor (14) and senior pastor (8). Larry became associate pastor of MPUMC in July 2023. Larry & his wife Lynn have been married for almost 45 years have two daughters, Lauren and Christie. Lauren is an architect in Chattanooga and raises three sons with her husband, Brian. Christie is an RN in the NICU at UTMC and raises two daughters with her husband, Dale.
Job Titles:
- Support Staff Member
- Social Media Coordinator
Laurel has been a part of MPUMC since 2016 singing with the contemporary praise band. She is a part of a singing duo called "The Young Fables" that record and perform in Nashville, Knoxville, and throughout the country.
Job Titles:
- Support Staff Member
- Connections Director
- Member of MPUMC
Molly has been a member of MPUMC since 1994. She is a native Knoxvillian, married to Mark and has 3 children, Paige-27, Ries-24, and Marguerite-22. She has served on SPR, Nominations and the CEP Advisory Board, and is a member of the Genesis Sunday School class and attends the Contemporary Worship Service. Her professional career has been in women's retail as a personal stylist selling NY designed clothes for 20 years from her home on a seasonal basis. She will continue this fun part-time job while serving our church. She enjoys taking long walks, spending time with family and friends, and playing with her dog.
Sabra has been our pianist/organist for 9 years. She is a graduate of Belmont University (BS in Music) and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (Masters of Music). Sabra and husband, John, have two children, Quincy (24) and Rachel (18). She enjoys gardening, hiking, and travel.
Troy Forrester is a native of the Tri-Cities born in Johnson City and growing up in Kingsport. He graduated from East Tennessee State University and Duke University. Troy first served as associate pastor at First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge from 2006 to 2016. Following his time in Oak Ridge, and was appointed as lead pastor of First United Methodist Church of Knoxville in 2016. Troy become lead pastor at MPUMC in July 2023. Troy & his wife Christina have two children Callen and Mallory.