Rev. Charles (Chase) Henley Green Jr.

Senior Pastor

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Chase Green is the Senior Pastor of Goddard United Methodist Church, appointed here in the summer of 2022. Chase grew up in Searcy, Arkansas graduating from Searcy High School. A graduate of Hendrix College, Class of 2010, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies, Chase then went on to Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington D.C. where he received his Masters of Divinity in 2013. While there he met his wife Jana, a native of Oklahoma. They were married in 2014 and have both served as pastors since 2013. Chase was ordained an Elder in Full Connection to the Arkansas Conference in 2015. He served as Pastor of Discipleship and Congregational Care at Asbury United Methodist Church in Little Rock, 2013-2017. He then began pastoring Primrose United Methodist Church, and in 2020 had an additional charge of Keo United Methodist Church added to serve. Chase and Jana are the proud parents of their son, Charlie! Chase is thrilled to be Senior Pastor of Goddard and to live in Fort Smith! His wife, Jana, serves as Pastor of Cavanaugh and Wesley United Methodist Churches here in Fort Smith.

George A. Mann

Choirmaster and Organist

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George A. Mann obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Church Music and Vocal Performance from Ouachita Baptist University, and a Master's Degree in Sacred Music from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. 

George is Choirmaster/Organist at Goddard United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, a post that he has held since September of 1985.  He is also on the adjunct faculty of the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, where he teaches Music Appreciation, and does supplementary accompanying for faculty and student studio work and recital.  Recent years have seen Mr. Mann heavily involved in the Fort Smith Little Theatre, where he provides accompaniment for local productions, as well as serving as musical director.  

​Under George’s direction, the Goddard choir provides for weekly worship at Goddard, but has also been able to travel to perform in Vienna, Austria, Coventry England, and in various churches and locations throughout the Southwestern US.  ​

Sami Sue Welch

Associate Director of Music

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Sami Sue Welch began her professional teaching career in Ozark, AR in 1986 teaching elementary music, fine arts survey, and directing high school choir.  She also served as the choir director at Ozark First United Methodist. She joined the US Army reserves in 1989 as a computer programmer, and became the choir director at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Ft. Smith. In 1990 she joined the Fort Smith Public School District, teaching elementary music at Tilles Elementary.  She joined the music staff at Goddard United Methodist Church in 1994.

Her degree is in vocal music from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia.  In 2010 she received her National Board Certification. Sami Sue has performed in numerous venues across the United States and Europe. 

Keri Cheyne Cousins

Director of Children's Ministries
Director of Youth Ministries
Director of Online Ministries

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Keri Cousins is a life-long United Methodist from Fort Smith.  She grew up and participated in the children's and music ministries at First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith before attending college at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas.  There she studied vocal music education and graduated with her Bachelor's of Music degree in 2007.  Keri began her teaching career at Alma Public Schools as a middle school choral director and assistant high school choral director.  In 2010 Keri joined the staff at First United Methodist Church of Sallisaw, OK as the Director of Music Ministries. In 2013 she also became the Director of Children's Ministries.  Keri joined the staff at Goddard in March of 2017.  Keri has one son named Aiden.  Keri and Aiden also love their dog, Jasmine.

Michelle Greenfield

Financial Administrator

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Michelle began working for Goddard Weekday Ministries in February 2001 as a Toddler Teacher.  During this time, she completed her accounting degree at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith.  In May 2011 she became the Financial Administrator.  She has three children, Luke, Faith, and John.  They enjoy spending time together, especially outdoors.  She loves being a part of Goddard and is very thankful for this wonderful congregation.​

Don Holland

Maintenance

Don Holland semi-retired in 2014 and moved from North Dakota to Arkansas to be near family.  He also came to Goddard that same year.  He is an ASE certified master truck equipment mechanic and a certified welder.  He and his wife Jeannie were married at Goddard in April of 2017. Don loves animals, especially his horses and his dog, Levi.​

Mark Cheyne

Live Streaming Technician

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Mark joined the Goddard staff in July 2021 as our Live Streaming Technician.  He is a native of Fort Smith and graduated from Arkansas Tech University in 2003 with his Bachelor's of Science in Engineering Physics.  Mark is the brother of Keri Cheyne Cousins and enjoys being Aiden's uncle. Mark currently works full-time at Academy Sports and Outdoors and enjoys his hobbies in astronomy and astrophysics.