Our Team

At North Star, we're a community that gathers faithfully, prays hopefully, and loves intentionally. Our team helps create opportunities to grow in faith, care for one another, and make a difference in our community and beyond.


Pastoral Leadership

Judy Slimmer, Pastor

Judy provides pastoral leadership, spiritual guidance, and care for our congregation. She helps lead worship, nurture faith, and support people through the joys and challenges of life.

PastorJudy@northstarumc.com


Ministry Team

Whitney Olson, Children's Ministry Coordinator

Whitney helps create welcoming opportunities for children to learn about God's love and grow in faith. She coordinates children's ministry activities and helps families connect with the life of the church.

whitney@northstarumc.com

Chris Droegemueller, Worship Director

Chris helps shape North Star's worship experience through music and other elements that invite people to connect with God and one another.

chris@northstarumc.com

Michelle Braughton, Director of Missional Engagement

Michelle helps connect North Star's faith with action by encouraging service, outreach, and meaningful engagement with our local community and the wider world.

michelle@northstarumc.com

Reagan Braughton, Youth Ministry Coordinator

Reagan helps young people build relationships, explore their faith, and find a sense of belonging at North Star. She coordinates opportunities for youth to learn, grow, and serve together.

reagan@northstarumc.com

Shannon Jenkins, Administrative Assistant / Communications Coordinator

Shannon supports the church's administrative needs and helps communicate North Star's news, events, and opportunities to connect.

shannon@northstarumc.com


Church Leadership

Kelly Flanegin, Leadership Team Chair

Kelly helps guide the work of North Star's Leadership Team, supporting thoughtful decision-making, collaboration, and planning for the church's future.

kellysflanegin@gmail.com

Bob Dunbar, Treasurer

Bob helps oversee North Star's financial stewardship, ensuring that church resources are managed responsibly in support of its ministries, mission, and day-to-day operations.

treasurer@northstarumc.com