Our Staff
Kale Wetekamm
Associate Pastor to Children and youth
Kale is from Mandeville, La and loves all things about our home state - LSU, Saints, the food, the family, the music, and the outdoors. He went to LSU and graduated in Natural Resource Ecology and Management. His favorite holiday is Mardi Gras, and he once went surfing in Alaska! He loves to be outside, and is probably out running around the LSU lakes right now!
You can contact him at kwet@firstmethodist.org
Anna Langford
Youth Ministry Assistant
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Anna is from Mandeville, LA and she is someone who thrives on great conversations, delicious Mexican food, and making life as fun as possible. Whether she's out exploring new adventures or simply enjoying good company over a plate of tacos, Anna brings energy, warmth, and a love to everyone she meets wherever she goes. If there's laughter to be shared and good times to be had, you can bet Anna is right in the middle of it all!! Come to Sunday school on Sundays at 945 and get ready for her legendary welcome!!
You can contact Anna at anna@firstmethodist.org OR youth@firstmethodist.org
Executive Director of FUMC
George was born in Roswell, New Mexico and graduated from McMurray University. He has been working in youth ministry for 30 years. We'd say he's a Mexican food connoisseur and can whip up some mean green chili chicken enchiladas. George is a huge fan of the Avengers, Pandora radio and playing jokes on everyone.
Contact him at grags@firstmethodist.org.
George Ragsdale
David Whitehead
Youth Ministry INTERN
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David is from Baton Rouge, LA is ready for any sports question you throw at him. He has a deep love for basketball and a heart for meaningful connections with the people around him. Growing up in the church, David experienced the Youth at FUMC and wants to be a part of making it all happen. Whether he is breaking down the latest games highlights or engaging in deep discussions, he brings wisdom, energy, and a good laugh for people he is with. If you're looking for someone who can talk hoops and life in equal measure, David's your guy!
Blake Rossnagle
Youth Ministry INTERN
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Blake is from Walker, LA and a true die-hard LSU fan. Blake can talk sports with you at anytime and any place, along with his love for FUMC Youth and our church. You can find Blake in the crowd of Tiger stadium, or the bleachers of the Youth arcade, either way he will be ready to chat with you! If there's a big game, a warm day, or a great conversation about faith, you can bet Blake is all in!
Want to Join our team?
Youth Ministry
Program Associate
Youth Ministry
Intern
The Youth Ministry Program Associate will support the Youth Minister to execute FUMC Youth
Ministry’s mission of making disciples by ensuring the planning and success of events that
connect youth with Jesus Christ and each other. This person will complete required trainings,
meet the Organizational Competencies and fulfill the Core Values of First United Methodist
Church. This position reports to the Pastor to Children and Youth at FUMC.
The Youth Ministry Intern will work with the Youth Minister to support FUMC Youth Ministry’s
mission of making disciples. She/he will ensure the planning and success of weekly programs
and events that connect youth with Jesus Christ and each other. This person will complete
required trainings, meet the Organizational Competencies and fulfill the Core Values of First
United Methodist Church. This position reports to the Pastor to Children and Youth.