Staff

Introducing Pastor
​Rev. Ben Wills
First Sunday will be July 10, 2022

He began his career in ministry as a youth pastor at Washington First United Methodist Church in Washington, Georgia, and was a small group leader at the UGA Wesley Foundation. While attending seminary, Ben served as pastor in charge at Pleasant Valley UMC in Monroe, Georgia. In 2019, Ben graduated with honors, receiving his Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University and was commissioned as a provisional Elder in the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. 

Jerry Lu, Pianist

A young pianist who is expanding his horizons in sacred and contemporary music.
He is classically trained and frequently attends music and math competitions. 

Ginger Gruba, Preschool Director

Dianne Masse, Administrative Assistant

Dianne is a retired Army Sergeant First Class who understands the value of organization and management of the church office and its campus.  She is from Syracuse, N.Y., joined the service after high school and worked in satellite communications with the Army Signal Corps. She brings 24 years of leadership and organizational experience to her position as part-time Church Administrative Assistant. She takes naturally to facility usage, oversight of keys and repairs, and softens it all with a love for Acrylic painting.  She also plays Bass for the Columbia County Orchestra, St Teresa of Avila Church, and Marvin UMC. Since 2016.
Family: Husband Michael
Education: BS in Visual Communications and MBA Management Westwood College
MBA in Project Management and Marketing from National American University.
Additional Education: Currently pursuing her Masters in Art and Education​.

Richard Murray, Custodian

With 17 years at Marvin, Richard is our most senior employee. As the part-time Custodian, he has watched many generations grow from childhood to adulthood. With his precision and keen observation of the needs of people, Richard is the glue that holds the weekly activities of the church together. He is a native of Augusta and long-time employee of Richmond County Schools.
Family: He and wife Kathleen have two sons and a daughter

Sandy Leathers, Marvin Leadership Team Chair

Sandy is a self-described Yankee, born and raised in Michigan. She followed her husband, who was in the US Army, across the country for 35 years. They eventually settled in Augusta, and joined Marvin over 20 years ago. She first became a Trustee, then 3 years later was asked  to be the Church Council Chair. The Trustees, finance, and  other committees report to the Council which is made up of committee chairs who decide on the direction of the church. As the head of Boomers and Beyond, she also plans events such as lunches, shows, tours, and seminars, for the seniors. Sandy took on the responsibility of the  scholarship program (funded by the annual golf tournament) about 5  years ago. She also leads the Fuel Program which in the summer provides lunches to children during the week and during the school year, provides food for the weekend. Says Sandy, "I guess when it's all for the Lord, it's not a job and everything has a place in my schedule."

Lay Leader

Carmen Breakfield, Lay Leader

She is a long time member of Marvin UMC and seen many changes through the years at Marvin. She is an experience chief, Food Safety Inspector, she is easy to speak to to for any concerns and will troubleshoot the problem until solved.   She also serves as the SPRC, interfaces with the employees to ensure their welfare is in good shape.  She is an outgoing individual, always volunteering to get things done.
an Updated Bio will be coming soon.
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Marvin United Methodist Church       4400 Wheeler Road        Martinez, GA 30907       706-863-0510        A United Methodist Family of Faith