
Pastor Jim McKinney
I am excited to be the pastor of St. Luke’s UMC. I am a lifelong Methodist, having grown up in Scenic Hills UMC, Memphis, Tn. I am a graduate of Briarcrest Christian High School, University of Memphis, and Memphis Theological Seminary. Jenny, my wife is a graduate of Bartlett High School, Middle Tennessee State University, and Harding Graduate School. She is an elementary school teacher with the Bartlett Municipal School System. We have two sons: Ross (age10), and Stone (age 8).
My family and I have served the following churches in the Memphis Conference: Oakland/Palma Charge in Marshall County, Kentucky; Grand Junction/Lagrange/ Holmes Memorial Charge in Hardeman County, Tennessee; Macedonia/Bolton Charge in northeastern Shelby County; and Ellendale UMC in Bartlett, Tennessee. Before entering the ministry I was a teacher with the Shelby County School System.
My family and I enjoy University of Memphis Athletics, hiking, camping, and traveling. I also enjoy coaching my sons in various sports, and Jenny enjoys working with our sons in Boy Scouts.
One of my favorite verses of Scripture is “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). I truly look forward to working with you in ministry as we strive to grow God’s kingdom here on this earth.

Beth Ryan- Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Beth is a life-long member of St. Luke’s leaving only while away at Mississippi State earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Forestry. She began working with Youth and Young Adults at St. Luke’s in 1999. She and her husband Adam are proud to call Memphis home along with their son Nathan. When away from the church, Beth enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors!

Terri Theil, Director of Music Ministries

Harry Colter- Pastoral Assistant
Erin Cowles – Dayschool Director

Ashley Scott – Challengers After School Director

Donna Thurmond, Communications/Special Events

Vickey Hobbs – Business Manager

Mary Lou Cushing- Assistant Business Manager

Tim Taylor, Facilities Manager
Wes Kirkpatrick, organist

Keaton Morris, Athletics Director
Contact Us
Email: info@stlukesumc.org