Senior Pastor: Michael Grant 

Michael D. Grant is the Senior Pastor at Poland United Methodist Church. Mike graduated from Perry  High School, Otterbein College and Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, KY. Having most recently served as  Pastor of the Damascus United Methodist Church, Mike was appointed to Poland United Methodist Church in July 2007 where he serves with his wife Holly. 

Visitation Pastor: Susan Holley

Susan Holley is the Visitation Pastor at Poland United Methodist Church.  Susan is an ordained elder in Northeast Ohio and served many different churches in our area, as well as in Wisconsin.  She has a Masters of Divinity from Methesco.  Susan is a retired elder, and has served as Visitation Pastor since 2008.  Susan and her husband Mike enjoy traveling, their english settler "Snow", and spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Youth Pastor: Jared Woodward

Jared Woodward is the Youth Pastor and Sports Ministry Director at Poland United Methodist Church.  Jared became the Youth Pastor in August of 2008, and Sports Ministry Pastor in May of 2009.  Jared was previously the Youth Pastor at Marion Heights United Methodist Church since 2007.  Jared serves at Poland UMC with his wife Deanna and they have one son, Levi. www.jaredwoodward.com

Office Manager: Connie Arnoto

Connie Arnoto is the Office Manager at Poland United Methodist Church. Connie is passionate about the Lord and is willing to serve in any way she can. Connie is married to her husband Anthony and they have one daughter, Bailey.    

Church Treasurer: Joy Ionese

Joy Ionese is the Church Treasurer at Poland United Methodist Church.  Joy has been attending Poland UMC her entire life and is very active within the Church. 

Sports Ministry Director: Dan Klimas

Dan Klimas is the Sports Ministry Director at Poland United Methodist Church. Dan has been on staff since November 2011 and is a graduate of Penn State University. Dan has attended Poland United Methodist Church his entire life and has a passion to serve others. Dan serves PUMC with his wife, Kelsey.

Praise Team Leader: Pam Gretsinger 

Pam Gretsinger is the leader of our Praise Team, Joyful Noise. Pam is a graduate of Boardman High School. She started leading worship at the Mennonite Church as a Chorister. Using only a pitch pipe, led an acapella congregation in singing 4 part harmony.  She still loves to hear the congregation sing out! Pam attended the Dana School of Music as a voice major.  She moved to PUMC in 1988, and was asked to start a Praise service a year or so later. While at PUMC, Pam helped with Kids Klub, Wesley Choir, and then the "JAM" youth service. Pam has been married to her husband Bill for 32 years, who plays bass with Joyful Noise. They have 2 daughters and a son in law. Pam enjoys serving the Lord through music. Music has been a therapy to many and prays the songs Joyful Noise leads is a message to everyone in need of encouragement and hope. 

Choir Director: Debra Melvin

Debra Melvin is the Choir Director at Poland United Methodist Church. Debra previously served as a paid singer at Trinity United Methodist Church, then later became director and served in that position for 30 years.  Debra came to Poland United Methodist after a life changing experience and felt led to come to Poland and serve as Choir Director.  Debra has two wonderful children, one stepson, 3 grandchildren, and 2 very entertaining cats!  Debra has an amazing talent and a willingness to share Christ through music.

Organist: Dr. Charles Szabo 

Dr. Szabo is the Organist at Poland United Methodist Church.  Dr. Szabo is also a teacher in the Poland School system.  Dr. Szabo has been blessed with an amazing talent and uses those talents in our traditional service Sunday Mornings.  Dr. Szabo is an amazing musciain who we are blessed to have assist in leading worship.