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Shan Odom

Shan Odom - Pastor

Shan came to Grace Methodist in the summer of 2025. She is an Elder in the North Alabama Conference of the Global Methodist Church. She earned her Masters of Divinity from Asbury Theoloical Seminary and is currently working through her Doctoral of Ministry degree. She brings as vast knowledge of Recovery Ministry to our community. With an educational background in Psychology, specialized in Addication Recovery and Crisis Counseling, she has a heart for those seeking recovery from addiction, compulsive behaviors, grief, abuse, anger, and all other areas where people struggle. She has been in leadership since 2012 and has served in Jail Ministries. She believes everyone is in recovery from something and that something is called sin.

Jan Ray - Music Director

Jan has served God as our Music Director since 2005. She has a great wealth of knowledge about music.  She directs our choir, annual Cantata, Easter celebration and serves in other events. Jan is always looking for new talent to join our choir so expect an invitation!

Abbey Mason - Technology Specialist

Abbey has served as the Technology Specialist for Grace Methodist Church since November of 2023. She is the graphic designer for the slideshows that appear on the screens for every service, along with creating lyric videos for the hymns that are sang during the service. During the services, she runs the sound system, slideshow, and live video recording of the sermons. 

Leigh Anne Martin - Children's Ministry

Leigh Anne Martin is a life long member of Grace Methodist Church. She is a graduate of Lamar County High School and  Mississippi State University. She has a degree in elementary education and has taught first grade for 23 years. Leigh Anne is married to Rob Martin and has two daughters Annah Kate and Palmer. She is excited to lead the children at Grace Methodist and to be apart of their journey with Christ.

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Sandra Wax - Office Manager

Sandra Wax serves as our office manager.

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