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Current Worship Leaders for Sunday Services

Matthew M. Williams
Matthew's favorite thing to do is to enjoy Florida's beaches and waterways. He has been leading worship for fifteen years and enjoys spending time in God's presence and experiencing God's love in every aspect of life. He graduated from Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina with a degree in Music and is currently a seminarian at Asbury Theological Seminary. Matthew loves the United Methodist Church and is glad to be a part of what God is doing at Killearn. Matthew leads the adult choir and orchestra as well as leads worship for the 9:30 Contemporary service.

Joy Williams
Joy Williams is married to Matthew. Joy has been playing guitar and leading worship since 2001. Her favorite things to do are enjoy time with her pets, cook, eat out, and spend time with her friends. Joy is passionate about the real world and knows what people need in worship in the twenty first century. Her passions lie in missions and she has a real burden for missions in Mexico and South America. Having led worship for two mission teams in Mexico she brings a 'real' approach to worship. Joy leads worship for the Spirit and Truth service of Word and Table.

Jim Sheldrake
Jim Sheldrake is Killearn's Traditional Worship Leader. Jim brings a warmth and worshipful atmosphere to Traditional and Classic worship experiences. Jim has extensive experience in leading choirs and orchestras in various United Methodist congregations in Central Florida. 

Ken Lambert
Ken is a wonderful keyboardist, vocalist, and worship leader. Ken has a heart for spirit filled worship and has led worship for a number of churches in the greater Tallahassee area. Ken is married to Teri and has two wonderful children.

Traditional Instrumentalists

Nancy Shuford
Nancy has been at KUMC since the church began.  Nancy is a wonderful and humble organist.  Nancy is married to Blair and they are an active part of the like of KUMC.

Michelle Huang
Michelle has been a part of KUMC's Worship and Arts team since the beginning of 2010.  Michelle brings unbelievable music gifts to the piano.  Michelle is also a part of Florida State Universities graduate school of music.

Ministry Assistant

Jennie Thompson
Jennie is awesome. What can we say about Jennie? She is married to Matthew and has three beautiful children. Jennie is a regular worship leader for Killearn's Children's Ministry: UpStreet. In addition to leading worship for UpStreet Jennie has directed Killearn's Children's Choirs as well as served in the church orchestra. Jennie makes things happen with scheduling and providing music for the many active musicians.

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