Ministers

Pastor Doug Damron was born and raised in Amherst, Ohio near Cleveland. He and his wife Kimberly have been married for ten years. They have two children Wesley and Clayton. Doug is a graduate of Kent State University, Asbury Theological Seminary, and received his doctorate at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. “The Persuasive Power of Humor in Preaching” is the topic of his dissertation. Doug served two churches before being appointed Senior Pastor of Epiphany United Methodist Church in January of 2003.  Hobbies include reading, fantasy baseball managing, running and weightlifting, tail gating with friends, and Cleveland Indians baseball. Email

Lisa is the Pastor of Care Ministries & Congregational Life at Epiphany. In addition to Pastoral Care, she gives leadership to Stephen Ministry, Love-In-Action, Martha’s Ministry, and other care giving ministries. She acts as an advocate and gives support to Adult Discipleship, ministry and mission, worship, and evangelism. Lisa graduated from United Theological Seminary in May 2002, with a Master’s Degree in Specialized Ministries with an emphasis in care-giving and counseling. Her undergraduate degree is in Behavioral and Social Sciences from the University of Maryland. She is married to Tim who plays in the Praise Band, and they have a daughter, Erin, son, Kyle, and three grandchildren: Noah, Sam & Annalee. Email