Rev. Robert W. Barnes and his wife Linda are excited to have the opportunity to share the good news of Jesus Christ in the Northern Anne Arundel County region.  Rev. Barnes grew up in the church and made a personal decision to follow Christ when he was 15.  After graduating with a B.S. in history from Towson State University he attended Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore Kentucky.  A United Methodist pastor for 25 years, Rev. Barnes spent the past 17 years serving one church along the I-81 corridor in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.  He believes in sharing the message of the Bible with passion and scholarly integrity.

Linda Barnes graduated from Asbury College in Wilmore Kentucky and after studying a year at the Sorbonne in Paris married Bob in 1987.  Together they have two children and share a partnership in ministry as well as life.

Pastor Richard Thompson is a familiar face with many family connections to this church.  He is a retired Pastor of the United Methodist Church; having provided pastoral care to soldiers stationed in our area through the United States Army, and has served in many United Methodist Churches throughout Maryland. He currently enjoys working part-time with the Orioles, he is married, has 3 children and quite a few grandchildren.

Wiley Baker is a graduate of Towson University. His talents include Disc Jockey, Sportscaster, Newscaster, and coach. If you’ve been to any Anne Arundel County high school sports programs in the late 1990’s, you most likely heard Wiley as a Play by Play Announcer. Around church he has been assisting with the Sunday morning church services. In the past he has been a Confirmation Class Teacher, Sunday School Teacher and Youth Group Leader.

Enger Muteteke and her family have attended the Heart of Worship Service for several years. She is a graduate of William and Mary College and Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington DC. Most recently, her ministry experience has included Assistant Minister at Severna Park United Methodist Church, where she recruited, trained and advised ministry leaders and volunteers, preached on a staff rotation and taught classes. Past experiences include worship leader, building women’s ministries, preaching youth and children’s sermons, and teaching Bible studies. Enger is married and has 3 daughters.

Robyn Alexander calls Mount Airy her home.  An accomplished musician, she has studied piano for 12+ years, and admits to being a self taught organist.  Robyn has played for high school choruses and musicals both as a student and when her children were in high school.  She attended the University of MD in College Park and was Music Director for Taylorville UMC prior to her coming to this church.  Robyn’s spirited musical talent, dedication, and organizational skills have endeared her to both the choir and congregation. Visit the traditional services to experience her musical talents.