Leadership & Staff

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10:15AM Sunday Worship Service

Madison Street United Methodist Church Pastors & Staff

Madison Street United Methodist Church is blessed to have a leadership team and staff who are truly dedicated to Christ and committed to sharing God's love.

Rev. Harriet Bryan

Senior Pastor

Rev. Bryan loves helping people identify where God is at work in their lives. She is a native of middle Tennessee and studied at the University of Mississippi (B.A.), Duke University (M.Div.), and the University of Saint Andrews, Scotland (Diploma in Divinity). She is married to DeWain Harris. They have two rescued cats and one rescued dog. She was appointed as Madison Street's senior pastor in 2017.

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Rev. Bryan loves helping people identify where God is at work in their lives. She is a native of middle Tennessee and studied at the University of Mississippi (B.A.), Duke University (M.Div.), and the University of Saint Andrews, Scotland (Diploma in Divinity). She is married to DeWain Harris. They have two rescued cats and one rescued dog. She was appointed as Madison Street's senior pastor in 2017.

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Rev. Bo Myers

Associate Pastor

Bo is a native of Louisiana who moved to Tennessee in 2011. He worked full time at a mission camp on the Southern Cumberland Plateau for two years before attending seminary with his wife Mary Kate.  Bo studied at Louisiana State University (B.A.) and Methodist Theological School in Ohio (M.Div.).  Bo and Mary Kate moved back to Tennessee to start their local church ministries in 2016.  They were both ordained Elders in 2019.  They have two children.  Bo loves spending time with his family, being outside in any season except winter, and working in his office illuminated by natural light.

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Bo is a native of Louisiana who moved to Tennessee in 2011. He worked full time at a mission camp on the Southern Cumberland Plateau for two years before attending seminary with his wife Mary Kate.  Bo studied at Louisiana State University (B.A.) and Methodist Theological School in Ohio (M.Div.).  Bo and Mary Kate moved back to Tennessee to start their local church ministries in 2016.  They were both ordained Elders in 2019.  They have two children.  Bo loves spending time with his family, being outside in any season except winter, and working in his office illuminated by natural light.

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Brooke Knight

Director of Next Gen Discipleship

With over twenty years of experience in the fields of education, children & youth ministry, and music ministry, Brooke holds an MA in Education with an emphasis in Gifted Education, a BS in Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis in Chemistry, and a minor in Classical Piano all from Belmont University.  With past nominations as both Student Teacher of the Year and Tennessee Teacher of the Year, Brooke has received specialized training in working with gifted children and teaches with an emphasis on pondering while “thinking outside the box” and "wondering at the mysteries of God."  When not on-site at the church office, Brooke serves as Director of Clarksville Youth Enrichment Programs located in the church annex, ministering to the educational needs of children ages three through grade 12.


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With over twenty years of experience in the fields of education, children & youth ministry, and music ministry, Brooke holds an MA in Education with an emphasis in Gifted Education, a BS in Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis in Chemistry, and a minor in Classical Piano all from Belmont University.  With past nominations as both Student Teacher of the Year and Tennessee Teacher of the Year, Brooke has received specialized training in working with gifted children and teaches with an emphasis on pondering while “thinking outside the box” and "wondering at the mysteries of God."  When not on-site at the church office, Brooke serves as Director of Clarksville Youth Enrichment Programs located in the church annex, ministering to the educational needs of children ages three through grade 12.


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Rev. Dr. Tim Sharp

Pastoral Associate of the Arts

Since returning to Nashville in 2020, Tim has been guest conductor of the Nashville Concert  Chorale and Music Director at Immanuel Baptist Church. He recently formed and prepared the  supporting choir for the Eagles’ “Hotel California” tour. He created and directs the Center for  Community Arts Innovation at Trevecca University where he assists community arts  organizations rethink and restart because of the recent pandemic and teaches conducting. With  the exception of rehearsals and concerts, Tim works from his farm in Hickory Point  (Montgomery County, TN), where he, his wife Jane, and their daughter Emma Jane take care of  a small herd of cattle, goats, alpacas, chickens, two cats, a donkey, and their most recent  addition “Darby”, a green-eyed yellow Labrador Retriever.

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Since returning to Nashville in 2020, Tim has been guest conductor of the Nashville Concert  Chorale and Music Director at Immanuel Baptist Church. He recently formed and prepared the  supporting choir for the Eagles’ “Hotel California” tour. He created and directs the Center for  Community Arts Innovation at Trevecca University where he assists community arts  organizations rethink and restart because of the recent pandemic and teaches conducting. With  the exception of rehearsals and concerts, Tim works from his farm in Hickory Point  (Montgomery County, TN), where he, his wife Jane, and their daughter Emma Jane take care of  a small herd of cattle, goats, alpacas, chickens, two cats, a donkey, and their most recent  addition “Darby”, a green-eyed yellow Labrador Retriever.

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Melody Fish

Children's Music Director


Melody Fish is a graduate of Austin Peay State University with a degree in Vocal Performance and a minor in piano. She has taught voice and piano lessons in her home studio since she graduated in 2006. For many years, she taught preschool music classes at both Grace Lutheran Church Preschool and Madison Street UMC’s preschool. She has served in many roles at Madison Street UMC including scholarship student, soloist, Director of Youth Ministries, children and youth Sunday School teacher and now, Director of the Next Gen and Cherub choirs.


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Melody Fish is a graduate of Austin Peay State University with a degree in Vocal Performance and a minor in piano. She has taught voice and piano lessons in her home studio since she graduated in 2006. For many years, she taught preschool music classes at both Grace Lutheran Church Preschool and Madison Street UMC’s preschool. She has served in many roles at Madison Street UMC including scholarship student, soloist, Director of Youth Ministries, children and youth Sunday School teacher and now, Director of the Next Gen and Cherub choirs.


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Diane Evans

Nursery Coordinator

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Shanna Mayorga

Business and Finance Administrator

Shanna has spent her career in supporting roles, Executive Assistant, Marketing Operations, and Office Management. She moved here from California in late 2016 and enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her 7 grandsons. Shanna also likes to attend festivals and has recently started crafting with her daughter.

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Shanna has spent her career in supporting roles, Executive Assistant, Marketing Operations, and Office Management. She moved here from California in late 2016 and enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her 7 grandsons. Shanna also likes to attend festivals and has recently started crafting with her daughter.

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Carol Ruckman

Interim Office Administrator

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Janet McKnight

Office Manager & Event Coordinator

Janet comes to us from California with a wealth of administrative skills and years of office management experience. When not working, Janet  finds solace and joy in the great outdoors spending time with her husband of 32 years. Whether it's camping amidst nature's beauty, hiking along winding trails, or simply embracing the fresh air, Janet relishes every moment spent in the open air. Her creative spirit shines through crafting endeavors, where she dedicates her free time to bringing imaginative visions to life. Janet brings a combination of professional expertise and a passion for community and creativity.


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Janet comes to us from California with a wealth of administrative skills and years of office management experience. When not working, Janet  finds solace and joy in the great outdoors spending time with her husband of 32 years. Whether it's camping amidst nature's beauty, hiking along winding trails, or simply embracing the fresh air, Janet relishes every moment spent in the open air. Her creative spirit shines through crafting endeavors, where she dedicates her free time to bringing imaginative visions to life. Janet brings a combination of professional expertise and a passion for community and creativity.


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Adri Douglas

Office Assistant

Adri was born in the Yakima Valley in Washington State and grew up on a small family farm with two brothers, who are still her best friends. She has an Associate of Arts degree from Yakima Valley College and  is  currently studying at Western Governors University, working towards a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. In 2021 Adri married her high school sweetheart and recently relocated to Ft. Campbell, KY, due to her husband's service in the Army. Adri is excited about getting involved in her new community, particularly at Madison Street United Methodist Church.


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Adri was born in the Yakima Valley in Washington State and grew up on a small family farm with two brothers, who are still her best friends. She has an Associate of Arts degree from Yakima Valley College and  is  currently studying at Western Governors University, working towards a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. In 2021 Adri married her high school sweetheart and recently relocated to Ft. Campbell, KY, due to her husband's service in the Army. Adri is excited about getting involved in her new community, particularly at Madison Street United Methodist Church.


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Lucretia Campbell

Congregational Care

Lucretia comes to us as a lay pastor after having served several churches in our conference over the past 10 years. She holds a Master’s of Divinity from United Theological Seminary. Her husband is Sandy & they have a grown son, Matthew.

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Lucretia comes to us as a lay pastor after having served several churches in our conference over the past 10 years. She holds a Master’s of Divinity from United Theological Seminary. Her husband is Sandy & they have a grown son, Matthew.

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Ashley Menard

Director of Media & Live Stream


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Casey Gerritz

Preschool Director

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Brandon Bruce

Facilities

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Robert Thomas

Facilities

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