Rev. Michi Head grew up in the Bernice United Methodist Church. He received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University and his Masters of Divinity Degree from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He was ordained Elder in Full Connection in the Louisiana Conference in 1992 and has served the Blackwater, St. Luke’s and McGuire United Methodist Churches before becoming the Sr. Pastor at Jefferson in July of 2012. He has two adopted children from Guatemala: a son, Jordy, and daughter, Carly. Michi is a golfer and a huge fan of LSU.

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Rev. Larry Miller's home church is Springhill UMC. Larry graduated from NLU in Monroe and taught high school math 2 years before going to seminary at Perkins School of Theology at SMU in Dallas, TX. Larry was ordained elder in 1981 and has served at Dubach, FUMC Alexandria Associate, Tallulah, Grace Ruston, Denham Springs, Bossier FUMC, University in Baton Rouge, DS in Baton Rouge, and Conference Treasurer and Benefits Officer before deciding to kick back and become Associate Pastor at Jefferson UMC in July, 2015. 

Larry and his wife Linda have 2 grown children, Sally Towe (Devin) and Laura Miller, and 2 precious grandchildren, Avery and Addison Towe. Larry is a huge fan of LSU sports, as well as the New Orleans Saints and Texas Rangers.

Teran ministers to all things kids. As director of the Preschool and JUMC Children’s Ministries, she is committed to sharing the love of learning, and the love of Jesus.  With a master’s degree in Educational Administration, Early Childhood Certification, and close to 20 years of teaching experience, Teran constantly works to enrich the lives of children.

After graduating cum laude from Yale University in 1978, Dr. Henry Jones was a free-lance vocal coach and accompanist in New York City for ten years, during which time his credits include choral performances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, vocal recitals at Lincoln Center, musical director of a gymnastic exhibition at Madison Square Garden, and Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, including Evita, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, and The Fantasticks. He received his D.M.A. in piano (1994) from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and was Associate Professor of Music and head of piano at Minot State University in North Dakota, where he also taught second-year music theory. At Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Dr. Jones was Assistant Professor of music and head of piano, and taught music appreciation. Currently at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Dr. Jones teaches piano and related courses.

For over 20 years, I have had the privilege to serve this congregation’s various needs and and celebrate their many joys on a daily basis.

Ms. Carol (left) sees the best of JUMC - the children. Every Sunday and Wednesday nights her smiling face greets parents and children in the nursery. Your child's safety and love are her primary concern. All kids (even the high schoolers) love to visit Ms. Carol and her staff (Ms. Karen & Ms. Janet on right).

As a mom of three, the teen years are vital! JUMY offers a safe environment where youth (7th-12th graders) can come and not be judged. It's my mission to integrate Bible teachings into every day teen issues, such as stress, anger, worry and the future. My prayer is that each Youth will graduate and move on to their next journey, and know they have a loving God who is there to support and love them, even when they feel alone.

My favorite Bible passage is Luke 15: The Prodigal Son. I believe we are all loved by the Father no matter how far we've strayed or how far we've fallen. I believe we have a Father who runs to us with open arms and a warm hug - always!