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Staff
Jim Govatos - Senior Pastor |
After a powerful encounter with Jesus Christ in college, Jim went on to study at Yale Divinity School where he received his call into the ordained ministry. Jim served parishes in Australia and Michigan before coming to Indian River City UMC in 1998 as Minister of Discipleship. Jim was appointed Sr. Pastor of IRC in 2001. He has a passion for reaching out to people with the good news that their lives can be transformed through Christ's amazing love. Jim is married to Susan and together they are blending a family that includes Matthew, Phoebe, Asher, and Christopher.
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Andy Searles - Pastor of Congregational Life |
 I have been on staff at Aloma since late, 1998 and a follower of Christ since 1990. I currently serve as the “Pastor of Congregational Life”, which means that I provide support for many of the ministries within the Church. I love to exercise my spiritual gifts of leadership, administration, creativity and shepherding at every opportunity. I was born and raised in the UK and am married to Tracie and we have one daughter (Bethany), who is 3 years old and another due on June 22nd 2007!
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a - Director of Children's Ministries |
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Karen Christie - Administrative Assistant |
 I’ve been a member of Aloma since 1997. I have been married to Don for almost 12 years and have two sons, Nick (22) and Zack (17). My primary responsibilities include: assisting the pastor(s) as needed, maintaining the membership records, preparation and printing of the bulletin and associated inserts, communicating prayer requests to the congregation, scheduling the use of the facility, maintaining the church calendar, and preparing monthly and yearly reports to the district.
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Mark Jaeger - Worship Leader |
 I’ve been blessed to be a part of the Aloma family since 1990. Amazingly enough, they still seem okay with having me around. I share life with my amazing wonderful wife, Ruthanne. Two daughters, Emily and Andrea, and Tucker (our Dog). I get to do what I love, Worship! Worship, in its many forms, is our connection to the source of all we need and all we are looking for. In all we do here at Aloma UMC, we strive to help others find ways to connect to that source. Currently I’m also attending classes at Asbury Seminary as I seek a Masters in Counseling.
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- Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries |
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- Director of Adult Ministries |
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David Talbert - Facilities Manager
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Barbara Twachtman - Preschool Director |
 I am married and, although I don’t look it, have 3 grown children, Elizabeth (24) and Jeremiah (21) and Doug (21). I have been married to Eric for 26 years! My full-time job is Director of the Early Childhood Learning Center here at the church. I was employed at the Preschool in September of 1995 as the Music and Movement teacher and became Director in June of 2000. I have a staff of 14 that I am responsible for and we have around 80 families in the Preschool which translates roughly into about 108 enrolled students! I have a part time job as pianist for the church which I truly enjoy. I sing on the Praise Team and am very involved in the planning of worship which is a passion of mine. I have also written a few songs and enjoy singing very much.
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