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ABOUT US
Our Mission
We will make disciples of Jesus Christ by welcoming all ages into our family, by sharing the love of God, by making and growing friendships, and deepening relationships through all means possible.
We are a Traditional Church
First Methodist Church in Coleman, Texas, is a church with a rich heritage, having enjoyed more than 135 years of God’s amazing grace right here in Coleman, Texas.
Meet Our Staff
Rev. Paul Allan
Lead Pastor
Pastor Paul and his wife Tess of 30 years of marriage have two grown boys and a daughter in law. Pastor Paul has over 17 years of full time pastoral ministry experience and is an ordained Elder in the Global Methodist Church. Paul did his undergraduate work in Secondary Education at Texas State University in San Marcos T.X. After serving in the local church in various capacities and as a full time youth director for several years Paul went on to earn a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore K.Y. After Seminary Paul and his family returned home to Texas and prior to moving here Pastor Paul, served the Methodist Church in Freer, Corpus Christi and Lampasas. Paul and His wife Tess are grateful for this new opportunity to serve along side the wonderful folks of First Methodist Coleman in the mission of Christ making disciples.
Paulette Connelly
The Church Office
Born and raised in Coleman. Graduated from Coleman High School. Graduated from Abilene Christian College (now University) bachelor’s degree in education. I taught 4th grade at Coleman Elementary for 41 years. After retiring in 2015 I came to work as the Administrative Assistant at First Methodist Church. My husband, Tommy (deceased) and I have two sons, three grandsons, and as of now two great-granddaughters, who I love spending time with.
I am a Baptist with a smidgen of Episcopalian experience, lots of bible classes from Church of Christ professors, and now I am experiencing Methodist traditions.
My hobbies are reading and working on sudoku puzzles.
Mary Knacke
Bookkeeper
My name is Mary Knacke (pronounced ka-KNOCK-ee).
I have served as Bookkeeper at Coleman First Methodist Church for the past 14 months.
Prior to coming to Coleman, I held the Administrative Assistant position at Central UMC in Brownwood for over 17 years until their doors unfortunately closed. I was born and raised in Goldthwaite and attended Howard Payne University. My husband, David, and I have been married for 26 years and are empty nesters unless you count our two house kitties that make our house a home. We are members at Salt Creek Baptist Church.
I am an avid reader and I love to sew and quilt.
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Juanita Cubbage
Youth Director
We are delighted to announce that as of 8/1/2026, Juanita Cubbage will be our new youth director. We are very glad that the vibrant youth ministry of FMC will continue under the guidance and leadership of Juanita.
More information coming up soon!
Bridgette Faries
Custodion
As of 6/4/26, Bridgette took over for her mom after her mom passed the torch to her to care for the building of FMC.
We are delighted to have her on board! We will provide a better bio when we can!