Staff
Reverend Peter McGuire, MDiv, LCAS
Preschool Director Ann Crouse
acrouse30@triad.rr.com
– I love my job!
– I taught Kindergarten at Denton Elementary School from 1976-2011
– I love children’s books
I retired from teaching Kindergarten on July 1, 2011. Friends questioned me about what I was going to do now that I was retired. My response was, “God will provide something as I am not sitting at home.” In July the preschool’s assistant job became open and then the teacher’s job. So in September 2011 I met my first class of preschoolers. Kindergarten had truly been my love and passion but preschool replaced that quickly. I love the preschoolers and their families. Preschool is truly God sent!
Four Things I Love: Spending time with my grandson, Reading, Exploring Pinterest, and Scarecrows
Worship Director Nicholas Brewster
Nick Brewster joined Central UMC in September 2019 as accompanist and now serves as our Worship Director. A graduate of the NC School of the Arts, Nick lives in Thomasville and brings a true passion for music to our church family. With his many gifts, he oversees all aspects of worship including music, media, and creative arts while also serving as the primary accompanist for the choir and congregation. Through his leadership, Nick strives to help our congregation experience God’s presence in worship and grow together in faith.
Laura Baum, Financial Secretary and Administrative Assistant
Financial Secretary & Administrative Assistant
Laura Baum serves as the Financial Secretary and Administrative Assistant at Central United Methodist Church. Originally from Denton, Laura grew up attending CUMC and is thankful for the opportunity to now serve the church that helped shape her faith and community roots. After spending many years away, she recently returned to the area with her daughter and is so happy to be back in her hometown community.
Laura holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Salem College, with a concentration in Elementary Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Western Carolina University. In addition to her work at the church, she enjoys teaching English as a Second Language and exploring her passion for photography. A proud mom and pet lover, Laura finds joy in helping others and being part of the ministry and fellowship at CUMC.