Our Staff
Deborah Somerville, Senior Pastor Contact: dsomerville [at] macfmc.org*
Pastor Deborah Somerville is a Free Methodist preacher’s kid who grew up in parsonages in across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. She came to love both Jesus and the church at an early age as she moved from place to place with her parents and three younger siblings. Deb completed her undergraduate studies at Spring Arbor University in 1976 and worked in educational and church environments while she and husband Karl raised a family. She was ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church in June of 2003 and completed the Master of Arts in Leadership and Ministry degree from Greenville College in 2005. In God’s providence, He has led the Somervilles to four Free Methodist college communities and churches (Spring Arbor, MI; Rochester, NY; Greenville, IL), presently serving the church in McPherson since July of 2008. Karl and Deb have two adult children: Ryan (wife Amber, son Aiden) from West Bloomfield, MI; and Courtney (husband Paul) from Jersey City, NJ. She enjoys an eclectic mix of musical styles, stunt riding on all-terrain vehicles (from which she has permanently retired), cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals, and taste-testing anything chocolate.
Dallas Burgeson, Associate Pastor of Worship Arts and Discipleship
Contact: dburgeson [at] macfmc.org*
Dallas received a bachelor’s degree in local church ministry from Central Christian College of Kansas in 2004. Besides his work as a worship leader, Sunday School teacher, and youth volunteer during college, he also spent a year-and-a-half after graduation as an intern pastor at Hope Community Church in Emporia, KS. Dallas served as Associate Pastor at Northwest Free Methodist Church in Wichita, KS for two years, where he headed up small group and Sunday School ministries among other duties. He was ordained an elder in the Free Methodist Church in 2008, and is currently working on his M.A. in Christian Ministry at Friends University. Dallas and his wife Jerilyn enjoy singing and playing music together, reading, and writing. They have also discovered that they both like old furniture, and at least the idea of restoration and remodeling projects.
Zach Fleming, Youth Pastor Contact: zfleming [at] macfmc.org*
Zach is a graduate of Central Christian College of Kansas (2005). He received a bachelor’s degree in Ministry with an emphasis in Youth Ministry. He is currently working towards a Master’s degree in “Youth Ministry Leadership” at Huntington University, and he was ordained as an elder in the Free Methodist Church in 2008. A 1998 graduate from Mattoon High School in Mattoon, IL, Zach brings over ten years of youth ministry experience. With a desire to know God and make God known, Zach strives to share his love for Jesus with the youth of today. Zach is an accomplished dramatist and musician. In his spare time you can find him reading, playing chess, or watching movies. Zach and his wife Suzanne have one son (Isaac) and a golden retriever (Linus). Zach and Suzanne consider it a privilege to open up their home and lives to the youth of McPherson.
Jan O’Dell, Children’s Ministries Contact: jodell [at] macfmc.org*
Jan graduated from McPherson College in 1972 with an Elementary Education degree and a minor in Early Childhood. She operated Elm Place Preschool in her home for 28 years of ministry to children prior to becoming full time Children’s Ministry Director. Jan has a deep desire to guide children to feel that the Lord is their “Forever Friend.” Children are our future and their spiritual growth is vital in the young ones. Children’s hearts are eager to learn and grow. Children are woven deep in Jan’s heart and mind. Children’s books are a favorite pastime, as are Christian novels, and planning activities for children at church. Jan has been married to Danny for 39 super years. They have three grown children—Willie, Tim, and Sheila, and five grandchildren. Their dog “Pebbles” is a special part of the family!
Tom Mayse, Pastor of Adult Christian Education and Visitation
Contact: tmayse[at]macfmc.org*
Pastor Tom Mayse and family first came to McPherson in 1985. For 20 years Tom served as Minister of Outreach, Evangelism, Christian Education and Executive Pastor. In 2005 Tom began a five year term as the Superintendent of the Great Plains Conference. In May of 2012 he successfully retired for four months. To maintain his sanity, he found another ministry position, which he still holds, Chaplain of Hospice Care Reno-McPherson. He works 1/3 time for that agency. Since October 2012 he has volunteered as an assistant in visitation here at the church. Tom and Karen are delighted to be back working in the local church which they love. They are the parents of two adult daughters, a son-in-law and four handsome grandsons. Tom and Karen both graduated from Greenville College (IL). They celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary this coming June. They also celebrate 49 years of ministry on August 1, 2012.
Staci Jackson, Office Manager Contact: sjackson [at] macfmc.org*
A California native, Staci moved to McPherson from Temecula, California in 2010. She was already familiar with the city, as she had received her Associate in Arts from Central Christian College in 2007. She earned her BA in International Studies (emphasis in Peace Studies) from Point Loma Nazarene University (San Diego, CA) in 2009. Her long-term goal is to be instrumental in eradicating poverty at home and abroad. She lives with her husband, Doug and their Italian greyhound, Mosey. In her spare time she enjoys trying out new restaurants, blogging, and interior decorating–especially “up-cycling” castoff furniture.