Our Associate Pastor, Rev. Elizabeth Ann Gaines, is an ordained minister who joined the St. Paul UMC staff in June 2009. Beth holds a Master of Divinity from The University of the South-Sewanee and a BS degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Her undergraduate work included a major in English, and minors in Music/Vocal Performance and Childhood Development.
Before coming to St. Paul, Beth served as Pastor of four churches - two in North Carolina and two in Tennessee. She has also been a music director, a children's program director, a director of ministries, and has been on staff with the district office.
Beth is married to Bill who remodels homes when he is not fishing or hunting. Bill and Beth have three children, although the house and yard are frequently filled with many more. Sarah Grace is in her last year of high school. She loves her cell phone, singing in the youth band and shopping. Hannah Faith is also in high school and loves softball, volleyball and cats. Luke is in middle school and loves baseball, football and building things. All three are honor students who are accomplished in academics, music and texting. One of the family's favorite things is company - so ya'll come on over! Bring ice cream!