Director of Children's Ministies at FUMC Lakeland

Cristi Moore has been serving in children's ministry for the last 26 years and truly feels this is her lifelong calling. She is currently the Director of Children's Ministries at First United Methodist Church of Lakeland. Mom to 4 children, Ammie to 5 grandchildren, wife to Bill and puppy mom to Baxter, their Goldendoodle, are some of the other title's she enjoys!

Director of Youth Ministries at St. Luke's UMC Orlando, FL

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Senior Director of Ministry Partnerships: Youth Ministry Institute

Kirsten served 20 years as a youth minister. She served at her last church for ten years and has been with YMI for the past ten years. She has experience working in small and large churches, including on a full-time and part-time basis. In addition, Kirsten has served students and families as a social worker. Kirsten holds a Bachelor\'s of Arts degree from Asbury University in Christian Ministries and is a graduate of YMI.

Director of Youth Ministries - FUMC Lakeland, FL

Emily serves as the Director of Youth Ministries at First United Methodist Church of Lakeland. She has been in youth ministry for over 17 years here in the Florida Conference. Emily graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in 2007 with a Communications Degree and got certified in 2010 through the Youth Ministry Institute. She has a chocolate lab named Cubby, after the Chicago Cubs, who is her whole world. Emily loves getting to spend time with leaders growing in ministry. She hopes to connect with you during Rooted!

Co-Director: Gator Wesley Foundation, Gainesville, FL

Conference Director of Young People's Ministry

Joel is a Licensed Local Pastor in the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Joel married his best friend Heather in 2001. They have two daughters, Elliot and Norah. Joel grew up in Ocala, FL and graduated from UF in 1999. Joel’s call into full time ministry has taken him through Youth Ministry, Camping Ministry, and now serving alongside college students in Gainesville, FL.

Director of Student Development: Youth Ministry Institute

Brian is a 16+ year youth ministry veteran, host of the Making Sense of Ministry Podcast, and works to see youth and children\'s ministers succeed. He holds a Master of Ministry with a focus on organizational culture, team-based leadership, change, conflict, and peace-making from Warner University. In addition to his degrees from Warner, he studied Christian Education at Asbury Theological Seminary.

Ministry Director at the Warren Willis United Methodist Camp and Conference Center

Tyler is the Ministry Director of the Warren Willis United Methodist Camp and Conference Center. As the head of the ministry team, he oversees the summer camp, year-round retreats, and after-school program. In addition to managing in-house ministries, he elevates the camp experience by maintaining accreditation standards (American Camp Association), refining hospitality for guest groups, and leading special projects. Tyler is a Provisional Certified Family Life Educator, meaning he is qualified to educate others in familial systems and life transitions. He earned a B.S. in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences from the University of Florida (Go Gators). Currently, he is working towards a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from UCF (Still, Go Gators). His academic interests include the sustainable stewardship of funds and efficient people-management practices, both of which have informed his work in camping and campus ministry. Tyler and his incredible wife, Allison, live in Fruitland Park with their two dogs and their first child on the way! 

Youth Director - Heritage UMC

Peggy Ingram is the Director of Student Ministries at Heritage United Methodist in Clearwater. She has been in youth ministry for more years than she wants to admit which means she has seen and done a lot.  She has worked with youth groups of all sizes and is passionate about helping others take their next step of faith.

Children's Ministries Leader at Hyde Park UMC Tampa, FL

Kim has a passion for bringing children closer to Jesus in fun and creative ways. She is the Children's Ministries Leader at Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Fl. She is originally from Fort Myers, Fl., and moved to Tampa in 2013 with her husband of 11 years. They have 3 beautiful girls in grades 3, 6 and 9 all who love to serve with her each week. She is a proud graduate of YMI and continues to grow in ministry by teaming up with others in the conference to build a network of other Children Ministry leaders.

Student Ministry and Modern Worship Director - St. Paul UMC St. Petersburg, FL

I’ve been serving in full-time Student Ministry at St. Paul UMC since 2002 and became the director of Modern Worship several years ago. My husband, Bobby, and I share two teenage sons, a college freshman, and high school sophomore. We love popcorn, sports, and hanging out at the beach.

Director of Ministry Protection for the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

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