Pastor

I grew up in the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in my Hometown

of Shelby, Ohio. After high school I followed a friend across town to the

Church of the Nazarene. I began school at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University

in 1993 and took my first and only Nazarene congregation in 1997.

I met my wife in 1999. She was raised United Methodist and so the inevitable

happened. After a few years of praying and contemplating I became a

United Methodist in 2003. After basically starting the processes of

becoming a pastor all over again, I finally got my Local Pastors License

in June of 2006. In July 2012 I was given an amazing opportunity to come to Thornville.

I have been with the Thornville church for 5 years now.

I have a wonderful wife, Melissa, and 2 great kids, Gabriella and Caleb.

I have two of the best in-laws (outlaws) you could ask for.

You can reach me by email at revshankumc@gmail.com or on

You can view out weekly services LIVE through the Facebook app on my page.