Who we are
As United Methodists, we have an obligation to bear a faithful Christian witness to Jesus Christ, the living reality at the center of the Church’s life and witness. To fulfill this obligation, we reflect critically on our biblical and theological inheritance, striving to express faithfully the witness we make in our own time.
VALUES
FUMC has ministered to the people of Haywood county for over 100 years, and the church has thrived because of values that produce growth and beautiful worship services. We believe the following values are important to our church:
Music Children Youth Excellence Compassionate Ministries Quality Worship Community (Sharing life together)
MISSION
"We are believers and followers of Jesus Christ who share the good news of God's love."
VISION
"Called to serve Christ"
VALUES
FUMC has ministered to the people of Haywood county for over 100 years, and the church has thrived because of values that produce growth and beautiful worship services. We believe the following values are important to our church:
Music Children Youth Excellence Compassionate Ministries Quality Worship Community (Sharing life together)
MISSION
"We are believers and followers of Jesus Christ who share the good news of God's love."
VISION
"Called to serve Christ"
Church Website
Brownsville First United Methodist Church on Social Media
Facebook Video: "Not Far from the Kingdom"
Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Dr. Roger Penn
Leader Position:
Senior Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Dr. Roger Penn
Leader Bio:
The Rev. Dr. Roger Penn came to us from First &Trinity United Methodist Churches in Henderson, TN on June 28th of 2016. He holds a BBA from Faulkner University, a M. Div. from Memphis Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio.
Pastor Penn has served the following churches:
Mt. Vernon UMC, Memphis, Tennessee 1994-1997 (In Seminary)
McKendree UMC, West Paducah, Kentucky 1997-2002
Underwood UMC, Memphis, Tennessee 2002-2006
Trinity UMC, Memphis, Tennessee 2006-2010
First & Trinity UMC, Henderson, Tennessee 2010-2016
First United Methodist Church, Brownsville, Tennessee 2016 – Present
CREDENTIALS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Elder in the United Methodist Church
Member of the Memphis Conference of the United Methodist Church
Certified Anger Management Specialist II
Certified Human Behavioral Specialist
Trainer for Living Free Ministries
Certified Moral Reconation Therapy Specialist
Certified Moral Reconation Therapy Specialist – Domestic Violence
Member of National Anger Management Association
Member of National Christian Counselor Association
Member of American Association of Christian Counselors
Member of International Fellowship of Police Chaplains
Member of East Mississippi Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
Pastor Penn has served the following churches:
Mt. Vernon UMC, Memphis, Tennessee 1994-1997 (In Seminary)
McKendree UMC, West Paducah, Kentucky 1997-2002
Underwood UMC, Memphis, Tennessee 2002-2006
Trinity UMC, Memphis, Tennessee 2006-2010
First & Trinity UMC, Henderson, Tennessee 2010-2016
First United Methodist Church, Brownsville, Tennessee 2016 – Present
CREDENTIALS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Elder in the United Methodist Church
Member of the Memphis Conference of the United Methodist Church
Certified Anger Management Specialist II
Certified Human Behavioral Specialist
Trainer for Living Free Ministries
Certified Moral Reconation Therapy Specialist
Certified Moral Reconation Therapy Specialist – Domestic Violence
Member of National Anger Management Association
Member of National Christian Counselor Association
Member of American Association of Christian Counselors
Member of International Fellowship of Police Chaplains
Member of East Mississippi Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
Administration
Admin Name:
Ashley Robertson
Admin Position:
Administrator
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Ashley Robertson
Brownsville First United Methodist Church Service Times
Sunday 9:15 am
Sunday School
Sunday 10:30 am
Worship
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Sunday School
Sunday 10:30 am
Worship
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Other information
Brownsville First United Methodist Church History
"The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him".
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Brownsville First United Methodist Church listing was last updated on the 25th of April, 2022