Our Pastors

Vangie and Gary Hughes

Hello, my name is Gary Hughes. I am the senior pastor of Lebanon United Methodist Church. I believe my call from Jesus Christ is to share His love wherever I serve. I am now in my 31st year in ministry in the United Methodist Church.

In preparation for a lifetime of ministry, I graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary in 1974 with a Master of Divinity Degree.

I have served the following churches Port William and Lumberton churches; Lynchburg U.M.C.; Springboro U.M.C.; Westwood U.M.C. in Cincinnati; Hamilton Park Avenue U.M.C.; and I am now here at Lebanon United Methodist.

Mark & Diana Gregory

     Greetings, my name is Mark Gregory and I am associate pastor at Lebanon United Methodist Church. In ministry I feel a calling to help individuals to experience the transforming love of Christ through vital connections within the family of God.

I am graduate of Asbury College with a degree in Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary (M.Div) and am currently enrolled in the D.Min program at Asbury Theological Seminary in the Marriage/Family Counseling/Ministry Program.

2009 marks my 19th year in ministry in the West Ohio Annual Conference. I have served the Felicity Charge, Groesbeck UMC (associate), Clarksburg Parrish, and     Hartzell UMC.

I am married to my wife Diana, and we have 4 children: Carly, Haley, Ross and Emily.