Staff
Pastor
Prior to moving to Shawnee Wesley United Methodist Church, he served for seven years at Stroud First United Methodist Church. He also served as the director of the Wesley Foundation the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
Gérard completed his seminary education at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina in May 2011. Prior to his seminary education, Gérard completed graduate studies at Oklahoma State University where he earned a Master of Sciences degree in Agricultural Economics in May 2005. Gérard is also a graduate of Africa University – a United Methodist related institution of higher education located in Zimbabwe. It is at Africa University where Gérard earned a bachelor’s degree of Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources in May 2002.
Gérard is a native of the small east African Country of Burundi. He is married to Alina, a native of Romania in Europe. Gérard and Alina have three girls Alexia, Nadine and Théa.
Gérard enjoys and treasures meeting new people and hearing every person’s sacred story.

Administrative Assistant

Nursery Director

Worship Arts Director

Newsletter Editor
Youth Director
Zach came to Wesley in 2018. Before coming to Wesley, Zach was a Sports Coordinator for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City. He was a activate member of the Youth Camps, he is currently a Dean for Camp Spark. Camp Spark is a United Methodist camp for 6th grade through Graduated Seniors at Canyon Camp.
Zach played baseball growing up and was able to enjoy playing it in college as well. He is a huge fan of the Sooners, Thunder, and St Louis Cardinals. Zach enjoys playing a multitude of sports. He plays in adult leagues for softball and basketball. He also enjoys to play golf and disc golf with his friends. The most interesting activity he participates in is competitive horseshoe pitching. He competes individually and in doubles. If you want to know more about horseshoes, he would love to talk about it with you. When Zach is not being active, he enjoys playing video games, board games, and reading a good book.
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Macaroni and Cheese
Favorite Dessert: No Bake Cookies or German Chocolate Cake
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Quote: “Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.” Yogi Berra

Facility Manager
