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Melissa Strain is our church Administrative Assistant.​


Melissa previously comes from the marketing field where she was a Marketing Director for more than 15 years. In this new role she is able to utilize her design expertise and spend more time with her family. 


She has been married to Adam, has two children, and three dogs. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and nature. 



Jennifer Mahr has been in education for 29 years and currently teaches 6th grade Science in Middlesex County. Alongside her passion for teaching, she has served as a church pianist and organist since the age of 13. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and being outdoors. She lives in Saluda with her husband, Steve and son Ryan. 

Rev. Kwangmin Shin is glad to serve West Point UMC and the surrounding community. He likes to be called Rev. Shin, Pastor Kwang, or Kwang. He and his wife Sunny grew up in South Korea. They have two son, Aidan and Kevin. Their family enjoys music and sports. Pastor Kwang enjoys listening to music, playing the piano, reading, walking with Sunny, and playing some sports such as soccer and basketball. 

Kwang received his M.Div from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in 2012, his Th.M from the Graduate School of Theology at Hyupsung University in 2007, and his B.A. from the Hyupsung University in 2005. 


Kwang values diversity, being humbly willing to learn new things, and being present. He is kind, compassionate, and a good listener. He enjoys reflecting on God’s love and grace, and His presence. He is passionate about worship and pastoral care. Pastor Kwang looks forward to meeting the church family and the community.    

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