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Forest Lake UMC Staff Directory  
James Haskins, Senior Pastor
James Haskins was appointed to serve Forest Lake in June, 2005. He has served as a pastor in the
North Alabama Conference for 26 years in appointments including St. Paul, Fort Payne, Associate
Minister of Highlands in Birmingham, Alberta in Tuscaloosa, Associate of First UMC in Alexander
City and Hokes Bluff. James is a graduate of the University of Montevallo where he received a BA
degree in Business Administration and his Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, Emory
University. He has a passion for the teaching and preaching ministry. He enjoys developing small group
Bible studies for discipleship growth. 
Jane Darden, Pastoral Assistant Jane Darden has served Forest Lake United Methodist Church since 1983 in the areas of outreach ministries, older adults and pastoral care. Raised as the daughter of a Methodist minister, she has been active in the local, district and conference levels of the United Methodist Church all her life. She attended college with the aim of full-time Christian service. Raising three sons with her husband, Joe, was the priority until the position at FLUM became available in 1983. 
Tommy Flowers, Director of Youth Ministries Tommy has been the Youth Director at Forest Lake since August, 2002. He has over 25 years of experience in youth ministry. From "Music With a Message" to "The Gospel According to Spongebob", Tommy enjoys creating fun and unique programming for today's youth. Tommy is also a 5th grade teacher at University Place Elementary School. He is married to Erin and has two children, Will and Katie. In his spare time, Tommy loves camping and bicycling. 
Erin Flowers, Director of Children's Ministries Erin served as the Assistant Youth Director at Forest Lake from September, 2005 to April, 2008 when she became the Children's Director. A native of Hartselle, Alabama, Erin moved to Tuscaloosa in 2004 to pursue a career in education. She is a kindergarten teacher at University Place Elementary School. Erin loves Auburn football, camping, cleaning, and organizing. 
Tammy Morton, Praise Band Leader Tammy Morton has been the Praise Band Leader at Forest Lake UMC since November of 2006. She has been an active member in the church since 1996. Tammy is married to Tim and they have 3 children, Daniel, Savannah, and John Ross who are all members of Forest Lake. Tammy and Tim also volunteer for FLUM's youth programs. 
Velma Williams, Director of Weekday Kids Program Velma Williams has directed Weekday Children's Ministries at Forest Lake
UMC since 1982, including 17 years directing the After School Enrichment
Program and as director, since 2000, of the Weekday Kids Programs - which
includes My School Preschool, After School, and Summer Camp. She serves on
the Founder's Council of the Alabama United Methodist Preschool Association
of the North Alabama Conference. 
Janet Scott Edwards, Assistant Director of Weekday Kids Janet has been on staff at Forest Lake United Methodist Church since 1995. She began working with the After School Program while attending the University of Alabama. In 1998 she graduated from the University with a degree in Secondary Education Social Science. When the After School Program, the My School Preschool Program, and the Summer Camp program were combined into the Weekday Children's Ministries Program in 2000, Janet became the Assistant Director. Janet was married in 2005 and has a step son. 
Jan Chesnutt, Assistant Director of Weekday Kids Jan has been a member of Forest Lake United Methodist Church since 1985. She has a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a Masters degree in Learning Disabilities from the University of Alabama. She taught in Selma and in the Tuscaloosa City School Systems before staying home to raise four children, Callie, Mary, Jamey and Patrick. Jan has worked with Weekday Kids since 1996, first as a teacher of Four Year Olds, then as Assistant Director. She has been active in helping develop the Alabama United Methodist Association of Preschools and presently serves on the ALUMAP council. 
Shundre Nevels-Bishop, Nursery Coordinator Shundre' is married to Nikia L. Bishop and they have a daughter, Demi Nikia Bishop. Shundre' has been a member of the Forest Lake staff since 2001. She and her family enjoy being a part of the Forest Lake Family. 
Michelle Turner, Administrative Assistant Michelle has been the Administrative Assistant at Forest Lake United Methodist Church since July, 2007. She is married to Frank Turner and they have two beautiful children, David and Jaiden. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing poetry, several genres of music, relaxing on the water, and spending time with her family. 
Tracie Vail, Director of Financial Operations Tracie came to Forest Lake United Methodist Church in the fall of 2004. She was the Financial Secretary and has recently been promoted to Director of Financial Operations. She is a Tuscaloosa native graduating from Central High School. She then attended the University of Alabama where she completed a degree in Political Science and History. As Director of Financial Operations, she works with several committees in the church keeping everyone informed of the church's financial status. She came to Forest Lake with an extensive bookkeeping background. Tracie is married to Jimmy Vail and they have two children, Bodie and Cathleen. Her interests include spending time with her family at the beach and cheering on the Crimson Tide. Copyright 1999-2008, Forest Lake United Methodist Church -- Tuscaloosa, Alabama |