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Pastor Harley Wheeler has been a United Methodist Pastor since 1989.  He and his wife Mary have seven children whom they home-school.  Pastor Harley and Mary have served Thompson Church since June of 2000.  Pastor Harley enjoys opening the scriptures in sermon and Bible Studies to show how Christ’s Sacrifice on the cross is for the believer’s salvation from the guilt of sin.  Pastor Harley preaches the Wesleyan theme of holiness of heart and life. We can be saved from sin so that we are not ruled by it or chained to our past ways of living.  We are also called by God to seek healing through prayer, do acts of charity, witness our faith, and raise our families to be believers in Jesus. Pastor Harley is part of Renewal groups within the United Methodist Church including the East Ohio Evangelical Fellowship, Good News, the Confessing Movement, and Lifewatch (a pro-life caucus).  Pastor Harley welcomes invitations to call on shut-ins, the sick, and those in need of prayer.

Jim Rudesill is the Church Secretary. In this position, his role has grown from doing the administrative duties of the office to serving in a more expanded role working with the Pastor to assist in development of the weekly worship service including placement of music, planning worship flow, song leading and coordinating special events with the Pastor and volunteers. He also manages the visitor follow-up and worship attendance program by tracking attendance, identifying lapsed attendees, and assisting in maintaining membership records.