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Rev. Stewart Lewis is the senior pastor of the Velda Rose UMC and was appointed here in July, 2004. After graduating from Iliff School of Theology in 1983, he was appointed to Patagonia Community UMC. In 1989, he was appointed to the Willcox UMC. In 1994, he accepted a mid-year appointment to the White Mountain UMC in Show Low, AZ. In 1999, he was appointed to the Sierra Vista UMC.

Stewart graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1971 from the College of Pharmacy. He was a practicing pharmacist until he entered seminary in 1980.

Stewart is married to Linda, who is a artist, professional crafter and gifted story-teller.

They have two grown children and three grandchildren.

Rev. Stewart Lewis

Rev. Dr. Barbara Doerrer-Peacock was appointed as associate pastor of Velda Rose UMC in January 2011.  She comes by way of her “home” denomination of the United Church of Christ, but she has also served as pastor in United Methodist Churches for many years.  She leads the New Community Worship service, coordinates adult education and mission activities.

Barb came most recently from serving , since 2000, as co-pastor with her husband Rich, at South Mountain Community Church, a church with dual standing in the UCC and UMC in South Phoenix, where Rich continues to serve.  In 1994, Barb and Rich served Chino Valley Community Church in northern Arizona.   Barb’s first call/appointment was to a yoked parish of two small churches (one UCC, and the other UMC)  in rural Malone and Stockbridge, Wisconsin, in 1985.  While in Chino Valley and at South Mountain, Barb also served as a part-time staff member of the Southwest Conference United Church of Christ, working in the areas of stewardship, church renewal, and most recently for five years as the director of summer camps.

Barb received her B.A. from Ripon College, Wisconsin, in 1978, her M.Div. from McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago in 1985, and her D.Min. from Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, in 2008.

In addition to ministry, Barb loves to be creative in as many areas of life as possible. She’s a watercolor artist, writer, guitarist, song writer, poet, computer techie, and TV & video couch potato.  She’s also the mom to three 20-somethings and one aging poodle, and a new grandma!

Rev. Barbara Deorrer-Peacock

Cindy is now our Director of Family Life Ministries which includes all ages from the youngest to the oldest! She will direct all children, youth and adult ministries including education, nurture and spiritual growth. She has boundless energy as she works with all ages in bring the Good News of Jesus Christ into the world.

James Yancey

Marv is our Chief Operating Officer, having responsibility for our campus and for financial activity. Marv works with the Trustees in keeping our campus up-to-date and ready for the many groups that use our facility. In addition, he oversees the daily financial activities. As an active church member, Marv is in charge of our Membership Growth, connecting with visitors and new members.

Melody is our Executive Assistant, organizing much of our daily office activities. Melody is the editor of our monthly newsletter, "The Vision" and oversees a variety of other activities.

Judy is our Secretary and coordinates the activities of the front office. She is there to greet you and help you however we can.