Jame Mageria
UMCB STAFF: Jame Mageria Digital Media Specialist James serves as the Digital Media Specialist at UMCPB. He likes to spend time listening to music, watching movies, playing video games, and skateboarding. As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. James 2:26 NIV Three words friends would use to describe […]
Rev. Dr. Andrea Byer-Thomas
UMCB STAFF: Rev. Dr. Andrea Byer-Thomas Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Andrea Byer-Thomas was born and raised on the Caribbean Island of Antigua, home of 365 beautiful, white sand beaches. She is the mother of “The Fantastic Four” and is married to her high school sweetheart. Some of her favorite activities include reading, gardening, dancing to […]
Kim Speer
UMCB STAFF: Kim Speer Finance & Business Administrator Kim serves as the Finance and Business Administrator at UMCPB. She is a widow and the proud mother of two adult sons, Justin and Bryant, and the delighted grandmother of four—McKenzie, Payton, Aubrey, and Robert. With over 20 years of experience in finance and a heart for […]
Matthew May
UMCB STAFF: Matthew May Digital Media Specialist Matthew serves as the Digital Media Specialist at UMCPB. He enjoys video games, creating videos, and spending time with family. He jokes that his main qualification is being related to the Lead Pastor—but his creativity and technical skill say otherwise. As the body without the spirit is dead, […]
Manu Bhatnagar
UMCB STAFF: Manu Bhatnagar Children & Youth Pastor Manu is honored to serve as the Children and Youth Pastor at UMCPB. With over 20 years in student ministry, he brings passion, humor, and a deep love for walking alongside young people. He and his wife, Kelli, have two daughters, Sofia and Samantha—and many former students […]
Cary Collins
UMCB STAFF: Cary Collins Director of Music Ministries Cary has served as the Director of Music Ministries at UMCPB since 1990. Originally from Coal Grove, Ohio, he moved to West Palm Beach in 1988 to teach music in Palm Beach County. He loves to travel—having visited 19 countries so far—and is a movie buff with […]
Dr. Marcia Bedasse
UMCB STAFF: Dr. Marcia Bedasse Director, Seeds of Grace Preschool A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Dr. Marcia Bedasse brings more than thirty years of dedication to education and literacy development. Her career spans preschool, elementary, and higher education, giving her a deep understanding of child development at every stage. She is passionate about building strong […]
Brenda
UMCB STAFF: Brenda Administrative Assistant Brenda is honored to serve as the Administrative Assistant at UMCPB. She is the proud mom of Amanda and Josh, and the delighted grandmother of Noah. She’s also the human behind Zeus—the unofficial welcome dog of UMCPB. Born and raised in Palm Beach County, Brenda grew up at Northwood UMC […]
Rev. Phyllis
UMCB STAFF: Rev. Phyllis Pastor of Congregational Care & Disability Ministry Phyllis serves as the Pastor of Congregational Care and Disability Ministry at UMCPB. She is a mother of three, a grandmother of two, and a dog‑mom to two pups. She loves the beach, kayaking, and watching movies—just not the scary ones. She finds joy […]
Lucinda Flores
UMCB STAFF: Lucinda Flores Custodian Lucinda has been part of the United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches community since 2005. She served faithfully as the church custodian from 2004 to 2010 and returned to the role in 2023, continuing to care for the campus with dedication and love. My son, do not forget my […]