Rev. Robert McDowell
Senior Pastor
robert@firstumcathens.org
(740) 593-3977 ext. 15
Before his appointment at First United Methodist Church in Athens (June 2015), Robert also served churches in Lancaster, Xenia, Toledo, Findlay, Quincy, and Lima. Originally from southeastern, Pennsylvania, Robert moved to Ohio in 1985 to attend United Theological Seminary in Dayton and during this time decided to become a member of the West Ohio Conference. Robert is married to Penny and they have two grown children. Robert’s life mission is to joyfully live out the good news of Jesus Christ through word and deed so that his family, his church, and his community will know and embrace God’s hope and promises for their daily living.
Robert also regularly writes about matters of faith and Methodism at his blog: Nikos!
Rick Seiter
Director of Youth & Adult Ministries
and Congregational Care
rick@firstumcathens.org
(740) 593-3977 ext. 16
Todd Bradford
Director of Building Maintenance
todd@firstumcathens.org
Mindy Dohlman
Custodian
Laura Calentine
Teacher
Skip Billups
Usher Coordinator
Jean-Marie Cackowski-Campbell
Telecare Ministry Coordinator
Lorraine Myers
Liturgical Arts Coordinator
Barb Taylor
Home Visitation Coordinator