Meet Our Team
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Joey has been in full-time ministry for over 17 years and has served numerous congregations across North Alabama. Being the son of a Methodist Minister, Joey saw firsthand the challenges and rewards required to be a minister. He felt the call to be in ministry when I was twelve but fought it through the early teenage years. At 17, he was given the opportunity to preach for a youth service. he knew then that God was calling him into pastoral ministry. Joey received his education from Candler Theological Seminary at Emory University. Joey and his lovely wife, Kelly, have 5 beautiful children.
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Dave was born in the Territory of Hawaii and raised in Texas and on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. After a rewarding career in the Air Force, he followed his calling to ministry through Asbury Seminary, becoming a Deacon in the United Methodist Church in 2012, and later joining the Global Methodist Church in 2022. Dave’s life is enriched by his wonderful wife Loretta, their two children, and two cherished grandsons. He loves the genuine hospitality of the MMC Congregation and how they connect with visitors and embrace the local community.
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Sandy was born in Huntsville, Alabama, and though she’s lived in several states, Madison has always been home. Sandy is so grateful for her husband, three children, their spouses, and FIVE grandchildren, they bring her immense joy. Being part of MMC means a lot to her because of its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community. The church teaches meaningful lessons and fosters genuine connections. While her degree is in physics, music has played a central role in her life since childhood. Music is Sandy’s favorite way to share God’s word, as it leaves a lasting impact. Her hobbies include music, reading, time with family, and growing in faith. Over the past decade, Sandy focused on founding and directing the Madison City Community Orchestra, providing musicians a space to play and connect—a dream come true.
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Allison is originally from upstate NY and graduated from Susquehanna university in Pennsylvania with a religion degree. She has three children who have all grown up at MMC, from preschool through the youth ministry. Her current job is assistant music director, which includes the handbell program. She also assists Sandy as Assistant music director of Madison city community orchestra. During school hours she is a special education aide. In the few moments of quiet she scrapbooks, sews or admires the Lego room at her house. Allison believes that every situation can be made better with a song!
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Jean married her high school sweetheart, survived raising two kids to adulthood, and is now happily ruled by three grandsons. A lifelong reader, she enjoys vegetable gardening, enthusiastic cooking, and genealogy—interests that often shaped her family vacations as they chased after long-lost relatives. While she has many interests, Jean’s true passion is leading kids into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Growing up in the beach town of Clearwater, Florida, she later graduated from St. Petersburg College.
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Kelly has been married to Joey for 11 years, and they have five children. She has served alongside him in ministry throughout their marriage. Before that, she spent five years in student ministry at her home church, Snead Methodist in Alabama. Kelly also worked as a medical massage therapist for 10 years, helping people recover from injuries. At Madison Methodist, she emphasizes worship in the youth group and is passionate about seeing effective ministry through the power of the Holy Spirit. Kelly and her family enjoy exploring the outdoors and often spend Saturdays discovering new hiking trails in Madison.
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Growing up as a military kid, Sharon got to experience life in many different places, but she’s proud to call both South Dakota and Alabama home. She’s been happily married for 32 years and is the proud mom of two wonderful children. In her free time, Sharon loves hanging out with family and friends, relaxing at the beach, and watching a good movie. Lately, she’s having fun taking on a new adventure - teaching her daughter how to cook!
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Jennifer Salter
Chancel Pianist/Youth Choir Director
Jennifer, the daughter of a United Methodist Church minister, spent her childhood moving throughout South Alabama but considers Enterprise her hometown. She studied Early Childhood Education at Auburn University at Montgomery and worked as an executive assistant during the day, supporting herself through college at night. Jennifer has been married to her husband, French, for nearly 40 years, and together they have one son. In 2025, their family expanded when their son married, welcoming a daughter-in-law. When she’s not sharing beautiful melodies at the piano, Jennifer can often be found lost in a good book.
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Alice Eaton
Associate Pianist/Children's Choir Director
Alice, a Madison County native, grew up on a farm near New Hope, Alabama. Her parents taught her early to use her talents in church, and at age 10 she began playing hymns in Sunday school. She earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of South Alabama and later pursued postgraduate study in Piano Pedagogy at the University of South Carolina. Alice and her husband, Brad, enjoy traveling to national parks and visiting their children and grandchildren.
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Jolene Farlow
Nursery Supervisor
Jolene was born in New Haven, Connecticut and eventually moved with her family to Alabama. With her large extended family, Jolene cherishes connections and community. She proudly graduated from Oakwood Adventist Academy, Athens State University, and Calhoun Community College. For 21 years, Jolene has devoted herself to caring for the smallest children at MMC, bringing kindness and compassion to every interaction. Through her service, she hopes to share her faith and uplift those around her.
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Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Frances has lived in Madison since 2019. Even though she has a bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, she found her calling in Early Childhood Education. Frances has been married to her college sweetheart since 2004, and they have two great kids whom she loves spending time with playing board games and being silly! She is excited for all the good things MMC has to offer for the community and can’t wait to be a part of it!