Fair View UMC Staff
Dr. Calhoun, Senior pastor
Education: BS in Education, University of Alabama
Masters of Divinity, Emory University
Doctor of Ministry, Hood Theological Seminary
Previous experience in current job: Served as a Camp Director for United Methodist Camps in Alabama and North Carolina, church pastor in Alabama and North Carolina
Family members: Wife, Ginger and son, Joshua
Pets: A Basset Hound named Cosmo
Hobbies: Sleight of Hand, auto maintenance, working on his home in Kernersville, and cooking
Greatest lifetime vacation: Traveling up the East Coast and his upcoming trip to Europe
What I like best about Fair View: The cordial people, the excitement of growth, and the enthusiasm of the Spirit.
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: Wish everyone could find their purpose in life for life without purpose is a life that is lost.
Favorite food: Sticky Toffee Pudding
Favorite song: “It Is Well With My Soul”
Favorite book: The Bible, Six Pillars of Self Esteem, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Education: BS in Education, University of Alabama
Masters of Divinity, Emory University
Doctor of Ministry, Hood Theological Seminary
Previous experience in current job: Served as a Camp Director for United Methodist Camps in Alabama and North Carolina, church pastor in Alabama and North Carolina
Family members: Wife, Ginger and son, Joshua
Pets: A Basset Hound named Cosmo
Hobbies: Sleight of Hand, auto maintenance, working on his home in Kernersville, and cooking
Greatest lifetime vacation: Traveling up the East Coast and his upcoming trip to Europe
What I like best about Fair View: The cordial people, the excitement of growth, and the enthusiasm of the Spirit.
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: Wish everyone could find their purpose in life for life without purpose is a life that is lost.
Favorite food: Sticky Toffee Pudding
Favorite song: “It Is Well With My Soul”
Favorite book: The Bible, Six Pillars of Self Esteem, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Susan Harrison, Director of Spiritual Growth
Education: Bachelors- Marietta College; MBA-Ohio University; Doctorate – Budapest University of Economic Science; BGTS-Wesley Theological Seminary
Previous experience in current job: Hospice volunteer; Stephen Ministry; Decades of Bible Study
Family members: Husband Dave, 2 Married Children;
8 Grandchildren
Pets: Yorkie Dog, Casey
Hobbies: Traveling, golf, bridge
Greatest lifetime vacation: Touring Israel with Western NC UMC
What I like best about Fair View: The people who have a passionate love for God, and leadership
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: See that everyone in the world is baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Favorite food: Chocolate !
Favorite song: Amazing Grace; Because He Lives
Favorite book: The Bible; My Utmost for His Highest
Education: Bachelors- Marietta College; MBA-Ohio University; Doctorate – Budapest University of Economic Science; BGTS-Wesley Theological Seminary
Previous experience in current job: Hospice volunteer; Stephen Ministry; Decades of Bible Study
Family members: Husband Dave, 2 Married Children;
8 Grandchildren
Pets: Yorkie Dog, Casey
Hobbies: Traveling, golf, bridge
Greatest lifetime vacation: Touring Israel with Western NC UMC
What I like best about Fair View: The people who have a passionate love for God, and leadership
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: See that everyone in the world is baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Favorite food: Chocolate !
Favorite song: Amazing Grace; Because He Lives
Favorite book: The Bible; My Utmost for His Highest
Carol Reid, Administrative Assistant
Education: BA in Spanish with Secondary Education certification, Appalachian State University
Previous experience in current job: This is Carol’s first Administrative Assistant Job – previously was a Spanish teacher at the secondary and community college level. Also was an owner of an outdoor power business for 10 years.
Family members: Husband, Harry and two grown children, Robert and Carrie
Pets: None
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, needle work, crochet, and reading
Greatest lifetime vacation: San Francisco, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Lake Forest
What I like best about Fair View: Christ love is exemplified here every day
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: That the world would know Christ
Favorite food: Shrimp and Grits
Favorite song: “Surely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place” “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”
Favorite book: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Education: BA in Spanish with Secondary Education certification, Appalachian State University
Previous experience in current job: This is Carol’s first Administrative Assistant Job – previously was a Spanish teacher at the secondary and community college level. Also was an owner of an outdoor power business for 10 years.
Family members: Husband, Harry and two grown children, Robert and Carrie
Pets: None
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, needle work, crochet, and reading
Greatest lifetime vacation: San Francisco, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Lake Forest
What I like best about Fair View: Christ love is exemplified here every day
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: That the world would know Christ
Favorite food: Shrimp and Grits
Favorite song: “Surely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place” “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”
Favorite book: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Sara McMinn, Director of Equipping Ministries
Education: BA in Organizational Communication from UNC-Greensboro
Previous experience in current job: Sales, recruitment, training, office management, and general human resources
Family members: Husband, Geary and two children, Makayla and Keara
Pets: One dog, Kringle
Hobbies: Scrap booking and travel
Greatest lifetime vacation: Cannot choose just one. Has traveled to all but eight of the 50 United States, seven European countries, many Canadian Providences, Mexico, the Bahamas, and Aruba
What I like best about Fair View: “We are family.”
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: make sure no mother has to experience the loss of a child
Favorite food: Steak and potatoes
Favorite song: “Held”
Favorite book: Chronicles of Narnia Series
Education: BA in Organizational Communication from UNC-Greensboro
Previous experience in current job: Sales, recruitment, training, office management, and general human resources
Family members: Husband, Geary and two children, Makayla and Keara
Pets: One dog, Kringle
Hobbies: Scrap booking and travel
Greatest lifetime vacation: Cannot choose just one. Has traveled to all but eight of the 50 United States, seven European countries, many Canadian Providences, Mexico, the Bahamas, and Aruba
What I like best about Fair View: “We are family.”
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: make sure no mother has to experience the loss of a child
Favorite food: Steak and potatoes
Favorite song: “Held”
Favorite book: Chronicles of Narnia Series
Linda Gebelein, Director of Music
Education: BS in Music Education, Towson University
Previous experience in current job: Linda began her church music experience at the age of FOUR. She has been a vocal soloist, choir member, organist, accompanist, and choir director
Family Members: Husband, Wayne and two children, Michael, daughter-in-law Shana and Rachel
Pets: Four cats and one dog
Hobbies: Playing music, reading, and improvisation comedy
Greatest lifetime vacation: A trip to Bermuda with Wayne
What I like best about Fair View: The people in the choir and their eagerness and willingness to work hard to provide wonderful music for the glory of God and the people of Fair View.
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: Grant my sister-in-law her life!
Favorite food: King crab legs
Favorite song: “Here Comes the Sun”
Favorite book: Pillars of the Earth
Education: BS in Music Education, Towson University
Previous experience in current job: Linda began her church music experience at the age of FOUR. She has been a vocal soloist, choir member, organist, accompanist, and choir director
Family Members: Husband, Wayne and two children, Michael, daughter-in-law Shana and Rachel
Pets: Four cats and one dog
Hobbies: Playing music, reading, and improvisation comedy
Greatest lifetime vacation: A trip to Bermuda with Wayne
What I like best about Fair View: The people in the choir and their eagerness and willingness to work hard to provide wonderful music for the glory of God and the people of Fair View.
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: Grant my sister-in-law her life!
Favorite food: King crab legs
Favorite song: “Here Comes the Sun”
Favorite book: Pillars of the Earth
Katherine Allan, Director of Children's Ministry
Education: BS in Pre-K through 6th Grade, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Previous experience in current job: Katherine has participated in mission trips to the Dominican Republic and has 15 years experience in working with children and youth ministry
Family members: Husband, Jim and one child, James
Pets: 4 fish! "Fast Move, Goldie, Spot, & Angel"
Hobbies: None
Greatest lifetime vacation: Canada, Lake Louise
What I like best about Fair View: The authentic Christ-like love!
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: To be debt free
Favorite food: Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting
Favorite song: “Amazing Grace”
Favorite book: The Bible and Pride and Prejudice
Education: BS in Pre-K through 6th Grade, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Previous experience in current job: Katherine has participated in mission trips to the Dominican Republic and has 15 years experience in working with children and youth ministry
Family members: Husband, Jim and one child, James
Pets: 4 fish! "Fast Move, Goldie, Spot, & Angel"
Hobbies: None
Greatest lifetime vacation: Canada, Lake Louise
What I like best about Fair View: The authentic Christ-like love!
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: To be debt free
Favorite food: Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting
Favorite song: “Amazing Grace”
Favorite book: The Bible and Pride and Prejudice
Vincent Carter, Worship Leader
Education: 30 years of living like a pagan. Now there’s an education!!
Previous experience in current job: I began singing as a teenager in local rock bands but started “The Rock Band” in Balt. Md. after giving my life to Christ. I lead worship in my home church as well as with the Rock Band at a local Celebrate Recovery Program. Most recently I sang at the Cove for 3 Years before starting at Fairview in 2011.
Family members: Kelly, Quin, Corban
Pets: 1 Large goldfish named Orange Juice
Hobbies: I like to do stained glass but there is little time to do so. Oh, and singing!
Greatest lifetime vacation: Vacations for me are a state of mind. Take one everyday!!
What I like best about Fair View: Acceptance
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: Have a Kerzillion Dollars
Favorite food: There is no NON favorite food!! I’m a man!!!! I eat anything!!!!!!!
Favorite song: Kansas “The Wall”
Written while the artist was still “nonsaved”. He was searching!! Check it out.
Favorite book: "I LOVE MY DAD BECAUSE"…… Written by Quin Carter
Education: 30 years of living like a pagan. Now there’s an education!!
Previous experience in current job: I began singing as a teenager in local rock bands but started “The Rock Band” in Balt. Md. after giving my life to Christ. I lead worship in my home church as well as with the Rock Band at a local Celebrate Recovery Program. Most recently I sang at the Cove for 3 Years before starting at Fairview in 2011.
Family members: Kelly, Quin, Corban
Pets: 1 Large goldfish named Orange Juice
Hobbies: I like to do stained glass but there is little time to do so. Oh, and singing!
Greatest lifetime vacation: Vacations for me are a state of mind. Take one everyday!!
What I like best about Fair View: Acceptance
If I had a magic wand and could grant one wish I would: Have a Kerzillion Dollars
Favorite food: There is no NON favorite food!! I’m a man!!!! I eat anything!!!!!!!
Favorite song: Kansas “The Wall”
Written while the artist was still “nonsaved”. He was searching!! Check it out.
Favorite book: "I LOVE MY DAD BECAUSE"…… Written by Quin Carter
