We are a dedicated group of people who are part of a Christ centered church growing together in faith, serving others through outreach, and sharing the good news and love of Jesus Christ. 

Karen Gambrell

Administrator of Church Operations
Karen is the Administrator of Church Operations at East Lake. Previously, she was a legal administrator and stay at home mom to her two children. Karen graduated from Clemson University with a degree in language and international trade. &n... view details

Danielle Muller

Communications Coordinator
Danielle joined the ELUMC team in June of 2011. She received a B.A. in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida in December of 2010. She has lived in Florida most of her life and enjoys spending time with her family.  view details

Myron Holmgren

Bookkeeper
Myron enjoys cycling and golf. He has been part of the ELUMC team since November of 2008.   view details

Erin Lowe

Director of Children's Ministry
Erin Lowe comes to us from the Pinellas County school system and prior to that she worked at our own preschool, Young Days, for four years. Erin has always lived in sunny Florida and loves it! When Erin isn't ministering to families and children... view details

Lucy McGee

Congregational Development Coordinator
Lucy worked at East Lake UMC as the Administrative Assistant to Children and Youth for two years and now is excited to be moving into the position of Congregational Development Coordinator. She is looking forward to greeting everyone on Sunday mornin... view details

Vickie Downing

Receptionist
Vickie joins the ELUMC Team after retiring from 29 years of government service with the U.S. District Court.  However,  she maintains that she’s not really retired!  Vickie is a Florida native, and lives in the East Lake area with... view details

Chuck Cheeseman

Director of Music Ministries
Chuck Cheeseman is our Director of Music Ministries. Chuck has a committed heart for Christ, over 25 years of music ministry experience and a passion to serve that is unmatched.  In addition to overseeing the music ministry, Chuck is choral... view details

Faye Monroe

Organist
It is a joy to glorify God through music, with my wonderful new friends at ELUMC! I received a B.A. Music from East Carolina University and did further organ and church music studies at Westminster Choir College. Since the 1970s I have taught piano a... view details