Pastoral Staff
Meet the Ordained Pastors that have been called to serve at First United Methodist Allen.
Lead Pastor
Rev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch
Rev. Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch has a passion for collaborating with others to create life-giving, dynamic worship experiences that draw worshipers into a joyful encounter with the living God. She is a gifted preacher storyteller who loves the work of crafting a message that proclaims the Good News at the crossroads between the biblical narrative and our everyday lives. Mary Beth loves mission work, partnering with local elementary schools, food pantries or homeless ministries. She also enjoys short-term mission trips, most recently digging…
Associate Pastor
Rev Maxie Moore
Rev Maxie Moore is the FUMC Allen Associate Pastor in charge of our Welcoming Ministries and our Senior Adult Ministry. She leads our Hospitality Team who strives to extend radical hospitality to everyone who walks through the doors of our church. She also supports our Community Connect Team, which seeks to equip all church members to be evangelists and develop relationships with our community. Maxie has a passion for teaching and, especially, for leading Disciple Bible Study. Maxie and…
Associate Pastor
Rev Ed Whipple
Rev Ed Whipple serves as an Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church of Allen, a vibrant community of Jesus followers seeking to grow the kingdom of God. In this role, he designs intentional discipleship pathways, hosts transformative events and retreats, and equips people to grow deeper in their faith. He also cultivates meaningful connections within the church and the wider community, creating opportunities for new people and families to engage. With a strategic eye for ministry alignment and collaboration,…