CORE VALUES
OUR CORE VALUES
• Care for and support the congregation.
• Guide and support the spiritual growth of the congregation. Create a welcoming and friendly church environment to attract new members and to grow the church.
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• Develop disciples in Christ and send them forth into the community.
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• Implement outreach programs that enrich and comfort the needy in our community.
• Support conference initiatives to assist the needy globally.
Pastor Rob McPherson
I believe in grace. I am 100% captivated and amazed by the ability of God to love an imperfect person like me. Not only does God have the crazy idea that I am loveable, but God also has the truly insane idea that an imperfect person like me can serve as a leader and pastor in the church. Such grace reminds me that God is crazy enough to love all those other imperfect people, and even call them into the service of Jesus Christ. As Cory Ashbury sings, “Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God.” This for me is what our faith is all about.
Patty Cousins
Administrative Assistant
Patty has lived in the Davison community for 23 years and loves the area. Patty is married to husband Rob and has 3 children and 2 grandchildren. The oldest is Brendon, his wife Angela and 2 little ones, Emmalyn and Easton. They live and work in the Waterford area. Her son Lucas has finished his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. Lucas will be moving to Alpena, MI to work as a choreographer, theatre performer/dancer and set carpenter for Thunder Bay Theatre. Her daughter Olivia is currently living in Dearborn, MI where she attends U of M and is working on her master's in clinical psychology. Patty loves animals and spends her spare time rescuing abandoned and stray animals.
Rob Kandell
Audio/Video Tech
Rob brings many talents to his work with our sound and audio system. He has a background in guitar performance. He says, he enjoys jazz better than he plays it. He often helps our praise team guitarists to figure out difficult chords. From time to time he also plays mandolin with the praise team. ​In free time he volunteers for a local television station (ONTV), and his background in IT brings experience in working with computers and worship design software. ​​He has a dry and subtle sense of humor which is spoken with such a straight face it may take you a moment to catch on.
Alexander Gardner
Music Director
Alex has served as the Music Director at DUMC since 2016. As Music Director, Alex is responsible for leading the Praise Band and DUMC Choir, where he strives to bring meaningful music selections to each service. Music is a powerful way for us to connect with the Holy Spirit during worship, Alex is very passionate about creating those special moments throughout his Music ministry. Alex completed his bachelor's degree in music education at Grand Valley State University. He also completed his Master's degree in educational leadership at Oakland University in 2022. If you have any questions, or are interested in joining the DUMC Choir you can contact Alex through our message system.
Dan Keating
Custodian
Dan was born and raised in Ventura, California. He was baptized in our church at an early age and has been a member since 2013. Dan represents the third generation of his family as a Davison United Methodist member following his grandparents and Mother Jacqueline. Dan’s past work includes decorative wrought iron and fencing . Dan has completed many beautiful architectural designs both residential and commercial. He still enjoys the challenge of fabricating new designs. Dan lives in Davison with his two cats and when he is not making our church building sparkle he enjoys fishing. He also is a collector of Star Wars memorabilia. Be sure to greet Dan when you are in our church building.