OUR STAFF
Rev. Beth Harbaugh
Lead Pastor
She began her candidacy for ministry in 1994. While still working full time managing a large sport shoe dept. at Cedar Falls Scheels, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in World Religions with minors in Anthropology and Ethics at UNI.
She often tells people that work in shoe stores to be careful, because if you sit at people’s feet for 10 years, it turns you into a pastor…
She then earned her Master of Divinity degree at University of Dubuque Theological Seminary while serving as half-time Associate Pastor for Heritage UMC in Waverly. In 2004, she was ordained. She then completed her Doctor of Ministry degree.
Beth has 5 daughters who, with their families, have shared a meaningful family life, along with the church family life in the churches that she has served. Her beloved husband, Blair, died while they were in Lake City in 2014.
Beth’s life and ministry have been very diverse with changes in each church that she has served. She has also just taken the position of Co-Chair for the Iowa Conference Board of Discipleship.
Shelley Berger
Administrative Assistant
& Financial Secretary
Shelley joined the staff at St. Paul’s UMC in April 2022. She lives in Marengo with her husband, Craig, on their farm with many chickens, cats and dogs that they fondly call "The Zoo". Shelley and Craig married in 1994 and raised 4 children (Bailey, Gage, Tanner & Eli) at "The Zoo". She enjoys traveling, fostering orphaned kittens and helping in the surgical department at Safe Haven animal rescue.
To contact Shelley, please call the church office or email office@stpaulsumcwilliamsburg.com
KELLY LOFTUS
Congregational Care Coordinator
Kelly joined our staff in August 2020 as our Custodian and more recently as our Congregational Care Coordinator. Kelly retired in 2019 from Benton Community Schools where she taught Art and Physical Education. Kelly lives in Marengo with her husband, Joe who she's been married to since 1984. They have 2 grown sons, Joe-Cory and Logan. She has been part of our church family since 2012 and looks forward to taking on a larger role caring for our congregation.
To contact Kelly, email loftuskp23@gmail.com.
KRISTIN NUNNELLEY
Wednesday Programming Coordinator
Kristin started as our preschool coordinator in February 2013. She’s been serving in various areas, many with children and youth programming, ever since. As a mom to 5 amazing children (2 boys: Haven and Hudson & 3 girls: Lynnea, Marielle & Alora), Kristin's love for children and youth runs deep.
When she's not busy coordinating programming, Kristin can be found cheering her kids on at various school, music and sporting events, spending time with her kids and pets, and singing in the SPUMC Praise Band.
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To contact Kristin, please email: spumcchildrens.ministry@gmail.com.
SUE HEITMANN
Organist
Sue started as our Administrative Assistant, but has been our church organist and choir accompanist now since 1984. She retired from US Bank where she was employed for 28 years. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Russ and their 2 children and 4 grandchildren. She also enjoys playing the piano and organ, and reading.
NOAH CORNELIUS
Choir Director and Praise Band Director
Noah Cornelius has been teaching music in Iowa for 20 years. He is currently in his 2nd year as PK-12 vocal music director at English Valleys. Prior to this, he taught 5 years at Marquette Catholic Schools, 4 years at Central DeWitt, 7 years at BCLUW, and 2 years at Sidney Community Schools. Noah has had multiple students selected for the Iowa All-State Chorus, and his students have enjoyed much success at state festivals. Noah has also directed or sang in church choirs in Maquoketa, Marshalltown, and Shenandoah, Iowa. Noah graduated from Simpson College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, and also has a Master’s Degree in Music Education from University of Northern Iowa. He lives in rural Williamsburg with his wife, Danielle, his daughter, Avery, and son. Benson.
Melissa Savage
Custodian
Melissa has lived in Williamsburg for 25 years, and raised 2 daughters, numerous cats, and 2 dogs during those years. Her daughters are in Iowa City, IA, and Jacksonville, FL. (She has her first granddaughter on the way in January 2023!) she's worked in QA/production, and wanted a big change of pace so St. Paul's was the perfect fit!. She enjoys animals, live music, reading, natural gardening, and photography.
