Senior Pastor:  Rev. Ronald (Ron) D. Perry

               Pastor Ronald (Ron) D. Perry has served at various cross racial pastoral appointments throughout WNCCUMC for the last 20 years.  He holds an Associate in Arts (Hon) from Stanly Community (Albemarle, NC), Bachelor of Arts (Hon) from Pfeiffer University, (Misenheimer NC) and Master of Divinity from Hood Theological Seminary (Salisbury NC).  He is an ordained Elder in Full Connection in the WNCCUMC.

Pastor Ron was born in East Cleveland Ohio, where he attended primary through high school.  He is married to Karla Baca Colindres. Together, they have a 10 year old named Donall and reside in Iron Station NC

Pastor Ron’s passion is to support and encourage the diversity of gifts and people.  He believes we are all given a measure of the gift of Grace, once we have received salvation through Jesus Christ; thereby, together, we can continue to Make Disciples for Jesus Christ to the entire World.

The Bishop and Cabinet of the WNCCUMC appointed Pastor Ron to Central UMC (Metro District) after consultation, during the 2022 session of annual conference.

Administrative Assistant: Michael Richardson

Michael Richardson, 32, is originally from Long Island, New York.  His service in the US Army originally brought him back to North Carolina.  After he finished his contract, he moved back to the state.  He had previously lived in various parts of NC for some 8 years.  He had previously worked at Cokesbury UMC.    He likes to study horticulture, go fishing and practice martial arts.