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Staff![]() Pastor Jay came to Shady Grove in June of 2010. An Elder in the United Methodist Church, he attended Wesley Seminary in Washington, D.C. and received his Master of Divinity degree from the School of Theology at Virginia Union in Richmond, Virginia. A graduate of the University of Maryland, Jay is a huge Terrapin fan. In addition to his love for the Lord, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, running, cycling, playing golf, and eating anything with chocolate in it. He and his wife, Jo, have 5 grown sons and make their home in Mechanicsville. Email Pastor Jay at jkelchner@shadygroveumc.org.
Rev. Sandra Bottoms, Associate Pastor
![]() Rev. Sandra joined our Shady Grove Family in August of 2015.
Email Sandra at sandrabottoms@shadygroveumc.org. Rev. Mary Sue Swann, Minister with Seniors
Mary Sue Swann is the Minister with Seniors. She was Minister of Discipleship for many years at Shady Grove UMC before retiring from the Virginia Annual Conference. Mary Sue worked at Hermitage-Richmond with seniors. She has also worked with the youngest in our congregation and is pleased to be in ministry with our seniors. Email Mary Sue at marysueswann@shadygroveumc.org.
Dixie Chappell, Children and Family Ministries Coordinator
![]() Bryan L. Greer, Minister of Music
Bryan conducts the adult and youth choirs, administrates a multifaceted music ministry, and produces an annual concert series. His musical leadership has included church music ministries of all sizes, volunteer choral and orchestral ensembles, and music in higher education. Additionally, Bryan is an active composer with works published by Hinshaw Music, Morningstar Music Publishers, Augsburg Fortress, and H.T. FitzSimons. Bryan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Nebraska Wesleyan University, and a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. He maintains active memberships with the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. Most importantly, Bryan is husband to Nichole, and father to Morgan and Elliott. In his spare time, he prefers to read, improve his chess game, visit local historic sites and restaurants, and follows Nebraska football religiously. Email Bryan at bryan@shadygroveumc.org.
Dwayne Stinson, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
![]() Laura is wife to Tom and mom to 2 adult children - Marcus (married to Megan) and Catie. Laura and Tom moved to Richmond in August 2016 from Reston, VA where she had been the office manager at Dulin UMC, in the City of Falls Church, for 8 years. She is thrilled to be back working in the local church. She grew up near the ocean and one day will again be living near water and palm trees. She enjoys all kinds of food, but mostly food that is cooked for her by someone else. Email Laura at lauranealley@shadygroveumc.org.
![]() Karin has been at Shady Grove United Methodist Church since 1987. She is the church Secretary/Receptionist. When you come to the church office Karin is one of the first people you will meet. She loves working with volunteers, interacting with the members, and enjoys her varied duties and ministry at Shady Grove. Karin and her husband Tom, have a grown son and daughter. She enjoys reading, gardening, and traveling. Email Karin at karinnelson@shadygroveumc.org.
Vicky Traylor, Business Manager vicky@shadygroveumc.org
David Fielding, Organist
Paul Bakeman, Hyperlink Praise Band Director paulbakeman@shadygroveumc.org
Mark Leverett, Audio Visual Media Specialist markleverett@shadygroveumc.org
Audra Callahan, Cherub Choir Director
Dee Shiflett, Kitty's Kids Director kittyskidsinc@gmail.com
Verna Leuthe, Nursery Attendant
Wondell Kareem, Facility Care Supervisor
Mark Mundie, Sexton
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