Our staff are here to help

Our church staff are here to help you and your family as best they can.

Shawn Callender Hogan, Senior Pastor

Shawn Callender Hogan is an ordained Elder in the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference, having received her Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. Prior to coming to Summit she served United Methodist churches in Ridgefield Park, Dumont, and Whitehouse. In addition to ministry in the local church, she serves the Conference through her work on the Board of Ordained Ministry, the District Committee on Ministry, and as a Clergy and Candidacy Mentor. Shawn is married to Bill Hogan, Jr., who is a middle school math teacher; they have two daughters. She can be reached at PastorShawn@umcsummit.com.

Joanne Teubner-Prussak, Director of Music

Ms. Joanne Teubner-Prussak joined the staff of UMC Summit as the music director in 1999. Ms. Prussak brings a wealth of talent, education, and experience to the position in music and choral direction. She attended Mannes College of Music and has studied at Julliard School of Music focusing on piano, organ, and choral direction. Ms. Prussak shares her gifts by directing all our choral groups and determining how music can enhance our worship experience and our Christian lives.

Sherri Shumate, Director of Christian Education

Sherri will be serving as the Director of Christian Education for Summit United Methodist Church beginning in August 2008. As the daughter of a Methodist minister, she has been teaching and assisting with Christian Education programs for many years. Sherri has a Master's degree in Christian Education, and this Fall will begin her second year in a Master of Divinity program at Drew Theological School in Madison, New Jersey. She came to Summit UMC in September 2007 to work as the Youth Director, and is excited to continue ministering at this church. Sherri and her husband, Daniel Smith, currently reside in Westfield, New Jersey. Please contact Sherri if you would like more information about the Christian Education Programs at Summit UMC or if you are interested in volunteering sls4sa@yahoo.com.

Polly del Campo, Office Administrator

Ms. Polly del Campo has been the church office adminstrator since the Fall of 2007. She manages the office and coordinates the activities of the many church groups and outside organizations, e.g. music, dance, fencing. She also collects and distributes information for the church membership, as well as overseeing various localized projects that arise.

Mike Stewart, Property Manager

Mr. Mike Stewart faces the task of keeping the church property in good working order with a smile. Contact Mike by emailing him at MichaelStewart@umcsummit.com.