Melissa Hatch is so excited to be serving as Whaley's newest pastor. A lifelong Methodist and Aggie, she loves preaching, teaching, and missions and helping people find a place to belong. She received her Bachelor's Degree in English from Texas A&M and her Masters' of Divinity from Brite Divinity School at TCU. She is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and previously served at Button Memorial UMC, Prosper UMC, First UMC of Plano, and Custer Road UMC. Melissa is married to Michael, a teacher at Prosper High School, and they have 2 young adult children, Madeline and Mitchell. She loves napping, spending time with her family and three dogs, Trevor, Ollie, and Maizey, and reading all types of books. She also really enjoys traveling and all things Disney! She is also active in community theatre so maybe you will get a chance to catch her onstage.

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Clint Kelly

 

"Hello! I'm Clint Kelley, the new Music Minister here at Whaley UMC. I'm thrilled to be serving this community and can't wait to make music with you all. With 20+ years of experience in music ministry, I've had the privilege of working with various churches and ensembles. My passion is creating an atmosphere where people can worship and connect with God through music. When I'm not making music, you can find me at home with my wonderful wife Courtney and our two kids Caroline and Charlie. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and making beautiful music together.

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​Shengjie Liu

Shengjie is currently pursuing a Doctoral of Musical Arts in Piano Performance at the University of North Texas. Shengjie has amassed a rich academic and professional journey that resonates with musical achievements and teaching experiences across prestigious institutions. Shengjie has made contributions to music through various roles. During 2021-2023, He served as an Associate Instructor at Indiana University, where he shared his expertise with college students to foster future musicians' development and contribute to the vibrant music community. His role as a Teaching Assistant at the University of North Texas allowed him to expand his musicianship in solo and chamber music and collaborative arts, where he has been appointed as the pianist of the UNT Marie A. Moore Trio since 2023.

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