STAFF & LEADERSHIP

We have a passion for people, our city and our world. Our culture and leadership is characterized by worship, the love of God, and a genuine call to ministry. These core values have been shaped by our rich history of great co-workers and energy; always pressing forward in our call to love God and love others.

  • Pastor Mauricio Orozco - Sr. Pastor

    My Story and Service in the Methodist Church: I was born in

    San José, Costa Rica, in 1973, and since then, life has gifted

    me a path filled with blessings and responsibilities, both in the

    family and spiritual realms. This text reflects on my family

    history and my dedication to ministry within the Global

    Methodist Church; a community that has shaped my calling

    since 1997.

    Family: The Core of My Existence. I am married to Ale, a

    wonderful partner who has been a fundamental pillar at every

    stage of our life together. Together, we have raised a family of

    four children: Edder, Andrés, Andrea, and José. Each one

    represents a unique blessing that has filled our home with

    love and constant learning. Our joy has multiplied further with

    the arrival of five grandchildren: Camila, Dana, Adam, Alany,

    and Adeline, who bring a renewed happiness that only the

    innocence and joy of childhood can offer.

    Calling and Service: A Path Guided by God’s Grace. By the

    grace of God, I have had the privilege of serving in the

    Methodist church since 1997, an experience that has

    enriched both my spiritual and personal life. My commitment

    to this community has meant not only constant dedication but

    also profound learning regarding the church's mission in the

    contemporary world. I currently serve as an ordained minister

    in the Global Methodist Church, striving to share a message

    of hope, love, and social justice rooted in Christian values.

    This ministry is far more than a title; it is a sacred

    responsibility that involves walking alongside, guiding, and

    strengthening the faithful on their individual and collective

    journeys, always inspired by the Word of God and the

    Methodist tradition.

    Conclusion:

    My life -interwoven with family and religious service- reflects

    a deep commitment to values  I hold essential: love, faith, and

    dedication. Beyond the generations I have watched grow,

    what sustains me is the certainty that every step on this

    ministerial path is guided by the Holy Spirit, urging me to

    continue serving with humility and passion. In a changing

    world, the Global Methodist Church remains, for me and for

    many, a beacon of hope and community.

  • Tish Turner - CHILDREN'S director

    a. The positive high points of my life are too numerous to list. I have always felt an amazing strong bond with my parents, but it was not through them that I first felt the influence of faith in God. It was through my precious grandmothers and their love of Jesus. And then there was my best friend in grade school, who just happened to be a pastor's daughter, insisted that I start attending their new church as soon as it was built. As my faith grew, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and was baptized at the age of 13. So many people have been such a positive influence in my life over the years. Teachers that favored me, bosses that promoted me, friends and family that treasured me, and I them. But the true rock in my life has been my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I've learned to just trust God, he is my strength. As my faith continues to grow, so do my blessings. One of my most awesome blessings is to be the Children's Pastor at Ponder UMC. I've got the joy joy joy joy down in my heart. Praise be to God!