Donna Davenport - Assistant Music Director and Organist (ext 308)
Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Graduated from Meredith College with a BM Degree in piano performance and The Ohio State University with an MA degree in piano pedagogy.
I have served as Music Director/Organist for congregations in North Carolina, Indiana, and Texas since high-school. I also teach private piano lessons. Married to Russ, of Fayetteville and we have 6 children. Donna.Davenport@haymountumc.com
I have lived in Fayetteville and been in ministry at HUMC since 1998. I am the proud mother of three wonderful sons; I am also a wife, a daughter, and a sister – blessed! I am a graduate of Duke University with a Masters in Christian Education. Dorothy.Funkhouser@haymountumc.com
I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I am also husband to Carole, father to Benjamin and Jeremy, and grandfather to Kaylee Marie. A pastor since 1970, I graduated Duke Divinity School in 1972 and have served in the NC Conference of the United Methodist Church ever since. My passions are preaching and bowties. I am privileged to serve Haymount United Methodist Church, a congregation intent on spiritual formation, passionate worship, radical hospitality, and risk-taking service to the world. Why am I first of all a disciple of Jesus Christ? As the Scriptures declare: "In him all things hold together" (Colossians 1:17). - Woody.Wells@haymountumc.com
Greetings! It is a great, God-given privilege to be here to live and minister with you. I am humbled by the trust you have placed in me. I look forward to journeying in Christ with you and together living into Haymount’s vision to be a place where everyone experiences new life in Christ through worship, fellowship, discipleship, mission, and ministry. It will be a pleasure to get to know you all. My wife, Amy, and I have been married for 8 years. We have three children: Marcie, Hannah, and Caleb. I entered into ministry in 2001. I graduated from Duke Divinity in May of 2005. I come to you from Concord U.M.C. in the Burlington, NC district where I served as pastor-in-charge for the past four years. David.Gira@haymountumc.com
My claim to fame is that I am married to Karen, the famous altar interpretation person. I also claim to have taught choral music in schools in Virginia for 5 years and music theory for the Armed Forces School in Little Creek, Va for four years. My wife and I have 3 published choral anthems between us. We both enjoy antiques, travel, theatre, and just plain talking. I lost my way & the church took me in by God’s Grace in 1978. Thanks be to God! Tony.Argo@haymountumc.com
Lisa Bryant - Business/Financial Manager (ext 303)
I am life-long resident of Fayetteville. Graduate of Methodist College with degree in Business Administration/Economics. I have worked for Haymount for 24 years. Lisa.Bryant@haymountumc.com
Born in Massachusetts and raised in the Midwest, I have lived in Fayetteville and belonged to Haymount for 31 years. I graduated from Purdue with a BA in English and a Masters in Education. Married to Dave, a veterinarian, we have three sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren, two cats and a dog. Karen.Barkman@haymountumc.com
Barbara Overman - Director of Kitchen Ministries (ext 311)
I moved from Milwaukee, WI and I have a background in food service employment with college classes in a relative area. I also have a B.S. in Business Administration from Methodist College. My family consists of 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Jennie White - Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor (ext 309)
Haymount UMC has been my church home for 20 years. I sing in two choirs and Daughters of Harmony trio, direct weddings, and coordinate acolytes. I am a recently retired mathematics teacher from Terry Sanford High School. Kirby, who is USAF retired, and I both are from Georgia. We have been married for 41 years and have two daughters and a granddaughter. What a pleasure to work at HUMC. Jennie.White@haymountumc.com
Alex is retired military and a native of Fayetteville. Alex has three children and he also loves coaching youth sports. Alex has many years experience in facility management and is an excellent asset to our team. Alex.McArthur@haymountumc.com
Dave and his family are originally from Pennsylvania. They moved to Hope Mills in 2003, and Dave graduated with a Masters of Divinity in Biblical Studies at Campbell University Divinity School in 2009. Further answering the call to ministry, Dave began working with youth while continuing his part-time Masters program. His wife, Denise is a home-schooling mom with experience in and a passion for ministry as well. Dave and Denise have seven children. Dave.Thomas@haymountumc.com
Love brought me to Fayetteville in 1992. My husband and I were married in 1993, and our family started growing in 1997. We are the proud parents of two wonderful boys! I graduated from Mars Hill College with a BS degree in Business Administration. My background with non-profit organizations and a state licensed child care center has given me a wide range of experience for my position at Haymount. It is a joy to minister to the children and families who come to our preschool every day! Eileen.hatch@haymountumc.com
