ministry team
Pastor karen pruette
Karen was appointed to Bath UMC in September, 2023. She is a full-time Licensed Local Pastor, who splits her time between Bath UMC and the Mackeys UMC in Roper, NC. Karen is passionate about the study of God's Word and about developing relationships with people as she shares the Gospel. Karen feels strongly about welcoming all people into the church to worship God together.
Karen is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a BA in Religious Education, a graduate of Campbell University Divinity School with a Master of Divinity, and has completed the UMC Course of Study through Duke Divinity School.
Karen has two grown children - Brad Pruette and Jessica Hepfner, and two grandchildren - Chloe and Ryan, who bring her great delight.In addition to preaching and teaching,
Karen loves reading, music, and driving in her convertible with the top down.
Shirley O'Neal
Shirley is the custodian at Bath UMC. She is a dynamo who uses her energy to keep our facilities looking their best.
Elna Lewis
Elna is the financial secretary at Bath UMC. She helps with all things related to finance.
Debbie Minor
Debbie is our talented pianist who provides music for all of our worship services.
Zina Burbage
Zina is our lay leader at Bath UMC. She fills several roles in the church and is very faithful to our ministry.