Bill Britt

Senior Minister   ext. 207

He was born and reared in Thomaston, Georgia, and is a 1980 graduate of Stetson University. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1983, and his Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in 1994. Bill came to Athens from Trinity UMC in Cartersville, and he also served Trinity on the Hill UMC in Augusta as the associate minister and Ebenezer UMC as a student minister. Bill and his wife Wendie have two children.

Martha Aenchbacher

Associate Minister of Program Development   ext. 214

In the area of Children’s ministry, Martha shepherds nursery, preschool and elementary educational needs, and care. In the area of Adult ministry, Martha works with and supports adult leaders in Sunday School, Bible Study, UMW and Senior Fun. Working with program staff and volunteers, she helps guide and develop new ministries and fosters their growth. Martha graduated from UGA in Drama and received a Master’s from Candler School of Theology. She is married to Lonnie Harvel and has two daughters, Emily and Samantha.

Will Zant

Associate Minister of Discipleship   ext. 203

Will is a graduate of the University of Georgia and has recently completed his Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School.  Will has been a part of our ministerial staff as the Associate Minister of Families with Youth during 2006-2007.

Amy Valdez Barker

Associate Minister of Families with Youth    ext. 209

Amy is a graduate of Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and has a master of theological studies degree in religion, personality and culture with an emphasis on adolescent faith development.  She spent six years as the conference youth coordinator for the Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church.  She and her husband, Rich have two children, Ashtin and Tre.

Grady Wigley

Minister of Pastoral Care   ext. 206

His responsibilities include visitation of hospitals, nursing and retirement homes, and shut-ins. He is a graduate of UGA and Candler School of Theology and is a retired member of the North Georgia Annual Conference. He and his wife Doris have 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.