Joshua grew up in Belleville, IL and currently lives in Shiloh, IL. He has been a member of SUMC since 2004, and is extremely excited about the opportunity to work with the youth in his home church. He graduated from McKendree University in 2010 with a degree in Elementary Education. In his position at SUMC, Joshua strives to encourage, empower, and motivate teens to grow in their relationship with God through prayer, biblical studies, service/outreach, and Christian fellowship. Joshua also serves in the worship band at SUMC playing bass. In addition to being our Youth Ministry Leader, Joshua currently teaches Science at Belle Valley School, where he has been a teacher and coach for the last 7 years. He has been married to his beautiful wife Erin since July 2012 and they have a son named Levi, who was born in 2015, and a lovable Labrador retriever named OZ.

Beverly grew up in Southwest Oklahoma. She has worked as a volunteer or staff member with Youth and Children’s Ministry in the Methodist faith since she was 18 years old. She believes that all children are precious. She passionately strives to model the living love of Christ as she coordinates opportunities for the children of Shiloh to meet and form a lifelong friendship with Christ through His word, the arts, and the personal relationships formed with other children and their mentors. With her husband, Steve, Beverly joined Shiloh UMC in 2001. They have 5 wonderful children, Jeremy, Shelby and her husband, Matt, Katie and Jordyn.

Kelly lives in Belleville with her husband, two young daughters, and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Bear. She has attended Shiloh UMC since 2001 and joined the staff as Nursery Coordinator in February of 2015. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from McKendree University in 2008 and has worked in education and childcare ever since. Kelly enjoys building relationships with the young children in the nursery and fostering their early developmental skills and love for Jesus through nurturing care and play. Kelly loves eating chocolate, decorating and crafting, and playing with her girls!

Gretchen and her family moved to Shiloh from St. Louis in 2004 and began attending Shiloh UMC in 2005. Gretchen has volunteered in various capacities in MOPS, Club 22.6, Women’s Ministry, Three Springs Preschool, and the church office and took on the volunteer role of Missions Coordinator in March 2013. Gretchen’s background is in fundraising for several non-profit organizations in the St. Louis and Metro-East areas. As Missions Coordinator, Gretchen’s desire is to move Shiloh members “from seat to service” and provide them with opportunities to “be the hands and feet of Jesus.” Gretchen and her husband, Doug, married in 1998 and have two children, Chloe and Garrett.

Vikki Harms joined Shiloh staff as Preschool Director in 2007. She received a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from Illinois State University in 1993. Vikki has been in the education field off and on for over 20 years. She has been married for 22 years and has 3 teenagers. 

Rosie was born and raised in St. Louis County, MO. She moved to Lebanon, IL with her husband Jose Baez after they both retired from the United States Air Force with their three children. Before joining SUMC as a staff member in October 2016, she retired from the department of defense working as an Administrative Specialist at Scott Air Force Base. She holds a dual graduate degree from Webster University in Human Resource Management and Leadership and Management, she has extensive knowledge and education and training. Rosie is an active member of New Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she runs the church food pantry ministry and volunteers on the church usher ministry.

Kathy and her family moved to the area in December 2002 and in began attending Shiloh in 2003. Before joining the staff in 2006, Kathy worked in fundraising and administration for several non-profit organizations. Kathy earned her degree in Social Work where she had a special interest in macro-practice and building communities.  Kathy also took courses through a Certificate of Non-Profit Leadership program and was credentialed as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).  Kathy and her husband Walter have two children, Ally and Jenna. The Denton family enjoys finding ways to give back to others and has a passion for raising money for cancer research. Kathy is also the event director for Swim Across America.

Rachel grew up in St. Louis, MO and joined the Shiloh UMC staff in April 2012 as Communications Coordinator. Prior to Shiloh UMC, she worked for a non-profit organization as a Program Manager and Executive Assistant, utilizing facilitation, administrative, and marketing skills. As Communications Coordinator, Rachel works to connect and employ communications practices and tools to share the story of Shiloh UMC's ministries, programs, opportunities, people, and faith. Along with her duties in communications, she volunteers with other ministries. She now lives in Belleville.

Mike rejoined Shiloh staff in November 2014 as Facilities Assistant. His first stint on Shiloh staff was as Business Administrator from November 2007- June 2009.