For more than 140 years, First Methodist Church, San Angelo has been blessed by pastors who have faithfully served our congregation, proclaimed the Gospel, provided spiritual leadership, and walked alongside generations of families.
We are grateful for the legacy of these clergy and their contributions to the life and ministry of First Methodist.
To learn more about the history and heritage of our church, visit our Our Heritage page.
Senior Pastors
| Pastor | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Potter | 1882–1886 |
| Arthur Rector | 1886–1890 |
| New Harris | 1890–1892 |
| E. K. Denton | 1892–1893 |
| Thomas Gregory | 1893–1897 |
| Byron C. Roach | 1897–1899 |
| J. D. Scott | 1899–1902 |
| W. Wooten | 1902–1904 |
| Simeon Shaw | 1904–1906 |
| J. W. Howell | 1906–1910 |
| Will T. Renfro | 1910–1912 |
| A. J. Weeks | 1912–1914 |
| Joe F. Webb | 1914–1918 |
| H. E. Draper | 1918–1920 |
| F. B. Buchanan | 1920–1923 |
| Gaston Hartsfield | 1923–1928 |
| J. Grady Timmons | 1928–1933 |
| Edmund Heinsohn | 1933–1934 |
| K. P. Barton | 1934–1938 |
| L. U. Spellmann | 1938–1941 |
| K. P. Barton | 1941–1943 |
| George C. Baker | 1943–1946 |
| Ray W. Johnson | 1946–1951 |
| Ennis B. Hill | 1951–1960 |
| William M. Harris | 1960–1962 |
| John Donaho | 1962–1967 |
| Elmer J. Hierholzer | 1967–1971 |
| S. Merle Waters | 1971–1978 |
| Robert B. Moore, Jr. | 1978–1980 |
| Luster M. Lockett | 1980–1984 |
| John D. Lowry | 1984–1986 |
| Harold C. Perdue | 1986–1988 |
| Carl W. Rohlfs | 1988–2004 |
| Larry Howard | 2004–2006 |
| Dr. Ricky Burk | 2006–2011 |
| Mark Deaton | 2011–2013 |
| Samuel Hunnicutt | 2013–2017 |
| Scott Bradford | 2017–2026 |
| Richard Slaughter | 2026–Present |
Associate Pastors
Throughout our history, many Associate Pastors have also faithfully served the congregation and ministries of First Methodist. Historical records do not include dates of service for all Associate Pastors.
Clift M. Epps • J. Chess Lovern • Ewart G. Watts • Wayne Smith • LeRoy Russell • C. M. Dean • Clement E. Lewis • Morris Bratton • Boyd Harris • Fred H. Hamner • John L. Mann • Glenn D. Weimer • W. B. Sandberg • Herbert J. Robbins • W. Paul Fulmer • J. Larry Maddin • Dan Adams • Thomas R. Dyer • Ray Boykin • Larry Howard • Richard Jackson • J. Dan Adams • Charles M. Johnson • Don Preston • Glenn Bradford • Sue Gibson • John Elford • Ellen Ely • Carol J. Fiero • H. Grosse Mohler • Nathaniel Hankins • Carlos Gonzales • Laura Heikes • Dale Weise • Cheri Brewster • Sheree Harris • Bryan Rogers • Kristie Crisp • Jim Noble • Cyndi Young
A Legacy of Faithful Leadership
Each pastor represents a chapter in the story of First Methodist Church. We give thanks for those who have gone before us, for those serving today, and for the ways God continues to guide the ministry of First Methodist Church, San Angelo.