Staff

The Rev. Jim McConnell, Pastor

Jim comes to Salem United Methodist church with seventeen years of experience leading congregations in Chapel Hill, NC and Ayden, NC. A graduate of Duke Divinity School, Jim couldn’t care less about basketball, but cares deeply about the communities and congregations he serves. Jim is married to Emily McConnell, and they have three daughters, Brighton, Caty and Quinn.

 

 

 

 

 

Leslyn Davis, Children’s and Youth Minister

Leslyn is currently in graduate school, working towards a Masters of
Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. From an early age, she was
driven to help others. Having grown up in a church atmosphere, remembering my days
in youth group, camp, and Sunday school, I realize the tremendous importance I have in
the life of the youth at Salem Methodist. I look forward to what the future brings for
these young adults as we begin our journey together!
“Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and
becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” Matthew 13:32

 

 

 

Cheryl Wells, Secretary

Cheryl moved to Pitt County with her family in 1972 after her father, Lawrence L Good retired from the USAF. She currently resides in Farmville with her husband Bobby. She received an AS in Office Systems Technology and Medical Office Administration from BCCC in 2003. She applied her skills working several local employers in a number of office staff positions until her retirement in 2018. Her husband Bobby works with Denso. Their son Robert currently lives in Portland OR and is a member of the writing staff at Life Line Inc. Cheryl and Bobby enjoy traveling, fishing and live music. They also enjoy worshiping and serving at Salem with their new church family.