​Pastor Tish is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. She earned her Doctor of Ministry from Duke University in 2024, her Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary in 2016, and holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Southeast Missouri State University. Pastor Tish was appointed to First UMC in 2017 from The Connection, a United Methodist Church that she started in South St. Louis City in 2008. She excels at inviting people into relationship with God through Jesus Christ, creating opportunities for people to experience God in their daily lives, and empowering the church for ministry in the world.

 

Pastor Tish is a graduate of Festus High School (you may remember her as Tish Laiben) and is married to James Green, a Herculaneum graduate. Their son, Levi, attends Festus Schools, is active with our Youth Group and can often be spotted playing drums for Sunday services.

 

Pastor Tish is making the most of this opportunity to be in ministry in her hometown with a church of such history and high standing in the community. She and her family are enjoy connecting with the congregation and community.