Rev. Dr. Ed McKinney
Pastor

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Began working at Stokesdale:  July 2019

When I was little, I wanted to be:  a fire fighter. 

Favorite food:  fish and chips

Favorite TV show:  Penn & Teller's Fool Us, America's Funniest Home Videos, anything sports related.

Favorite Bible verse:
 "He has told you, O mortal, what is good;
    and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
    and to walk humbly with your God?"
                                   --Micah 6:8

Favorite character trait of Jesus:  Speaking truth to power.

Pastor Ed is the son of Ron & Carolyn McKinney.  He was born in Greensboro and raised in Kernersville, NC.  He is a graduate of Greensboro College (B.A. – Religion 1995),  Duke University Divinity School (M.Div. 2000), & Hood Theological Seminary (D.Min. 2011).  Pastor Ed has served Groce UMC (Asheville), Gamewell (Caldwell County), Arbor Grove-Union (Wilkes County), Glencoe (Rockingham County), and Fairview (Thomasville) prior to his appointment to Stokesdale

Ed is married to Sarah McKinney, who received a Masters of Christian Education from Pfeiffer, and currently raises our three children, boy/girl twins, and daughter.

Ed enjoys playing tennis, golf, hiking, reading, traveling, and attending sporting events.

jeff fink
director of music

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Began working at Stokesdale:  Easter of 2004

When I was little, I wanted to be:  A City Manager or Hospital Administrator

Favorite food:  Pork BBQ

Favorite TV show:  All BBC Comedies

Favorite Bible verse:  "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life." John 3:16

Favorite character trait of Jesus: His grace.

Jeff enjoys music (imagine that!) and anything around water.

robin howerton
handbell director and treasurer

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Began working at Stokesdale:  2005

When I was little, I wanted to be:  A famous ballerina.

Favorite food:  Lasagna, homemade biscuits with butter and tomato, and anything chocolate.

Favorite TV show:  Gray's Anatomy, Survivor, and The Andy Griffith Show

Favorite Bible verse:  "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Favorite character trait of Jesus:  I love the way Jesus told stories to get his point across.

Robin enjoys  reading, traveling, watching movies and playing board games or Wii with her daughter. She would like to write a book but hasn't quite found the time to officially start it...yet.

SARAH MCKINNEY
YOUTH DIRECTOR

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Began working at Stokesdale:  January 2020

When I was little, I wanted to be:  A secretary.

Favorite food:  Middle eastern - gyros, tabbouleh, humus, pita bread.

Favorite TV show:  Dancing with the Stars

Favorite Bible verse:  “Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.” 1 John 3:18

Favorite character trait of Jesus: His desire for unity among his disciples.

Sarah enjoys family adventures, music (learning to play the hammered dulcimer), and being outdoors walking their dog or hiking.

BRISHA COMPTON

NURSERY DIRECTOR

Began working at Stokesdale:    June 2019

When I was little I wanted to be:  For a short period of time I wanted to be a vet. Then I realized that I might have to handle other animals other than dogs and cats. My main love has always been kids. My parents would always find me in the nursery after church when I was little. I knew deep down that I was meant to work with kids. That is when I decided to be a teacher.

Favorite Food:  Cheese pizza

Favorite TV Show:  Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. However, I watch more kid shows with my son. We like Story Bots.

Favorite Bible Verse:  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staftt they comfort me. -Psalm 23:4

Favorite characteristic of Jesus:  His unconditional love. Even at my worst when I don't even love myself Jesus still loves me.

Brisha loves to color and spend time with her family.