About Us – Core Beliefs + Meet Our Staff
Amelia Methodist Church – Core Beliefs
Amelia Methodist Church is part of the Global Methodist Church. The Global Methodist Church Believes…
Through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, the Global Methodist Church envisions multiplying disciples of Jesus Christ throughout the Earth who flourish in scriptural holiness as we worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly.
Through our ministries, we desire to share the whole counsel of God with all peoples and to advance the presence and fulfillment of the Kingdom of God in every part of the world and at all levels of societies and cultures. The Global Methodist Church is committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the inspiration and authority of the Scriptures, and the work of the Holy Spirit in conveying God’s truth and grace to all people.
We are a global church that recognizes and deploys the gifts and contributions of each part of the church, working as partners in the gospel with equal voice and leadership. Our witness to the world is marked by mutual love, concern, sharing, and a focus on those who are most vulnerable. We watch over one another in love and bear witness to the transforming power of the Good News as we humbly, but boldly, strive to serve others as ambassadors of Christ!
Amelia Methodist Church – Our Staff
Our staff is dedicated to serving the Amelia Methodist Church congregation as well as the the town of Amelia and surrounding areas. Feel free to reach out using our contact form to get in touch with a staff member.
Ed Groff
Ed Groff has been pastoring in the Methodist Church for 47 years. He has been a Global Methodist pastor since its beginning. He has pastored the Amelia Methodist Church for 11 years. Ed and his wife, Mary, have been married for fifty years. They have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Ed is also the President of the Stoutsville Campmeeting Association. He loves to read and fish is his spare time. Ed also sings in the choir and plays in the church bell choir.
Brandi Warren
Brandi Warren has been serving as church secretary at Amelia Methodist since 2020. As part of her position, she is the recipient of communication from the community regarding various needs, maintains the church calendar schedule, & coordinates volunteer efforts for various events. In her spare time, she enjoys being involved in her three children’s active lives, crocheting, and making a variety of crafts that her family sells at regional craft shows to raise money for various charities they are involved in.
Julie Mooney
Julie Mooney serves as Treasurer for the Amelia Methodist Church. This includes managing payroll, making sure the outstanding bills are paid and keeping records of any money going out of the Church. Julie is the proud Mother of 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She is married to Thom Mooney who is guitar player/singer in the Praise band, where she, also, sang until this year. Julie, also, works with the Fellowship and community meal committees. Julie and Thom have been members of the Church for 30 years.
Rachel Jones
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Jennifer Harrison
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Eli Burkholder
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Catie Harris
Catie Harris currently serves as Youth Director on staff, bringing 6 years of youth ministry experience to the role. Before joining our church, she served as a Youth Director with The Salvation Army, where she developed a heart for walking alongside teens through the ups and downs of life.
Her background also includes time as a preschool teacher, a high school paraprofessional, and a nanny — experience that has shaped her love for kids and teens of every age and stage. Outside of ministry, Catie works as a Senior Fraud Analyst at a regional bank.
Catie is passionate about teaching teens and helping them grow in their relationship with Christ. She loves encouraging and challenging students to know their worth and purpose in Him. Her life verse is Genesis 50:20, a reminder that God can take what’s meant for harm and use it for good.
Amanda Cobb
Amanda Cobb has been in the graphic design / marketing field for over 20 years, and has been working for Amelia Methodist Church since 2026. Amanda handles the website, as well as printed and digital marketing needs for the church. Amanda has two children ages 2 months and 9 years old! Her husband Adam Crock plays guitar in the church praise band.
