In February of 2019, Stephanie A. Sholtzes received a career advancement and became a part of the Administrative Assistant Team here at First United Methodist Church.  She received a very warm welcome from everyone and an opportunity to work in God’s Ministry. Stephanie is passionate about helping people and planning events. Stephanie served as Assistant General Secretary for 10 years at her church and has been the President of the Usher Auxiliary for the last twenty years. Also, she gave the Manufacturing Industry 16 year of assembly production.  Stephanie received an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Office Systems Technology- Legal at Gaston College, Dallas, NC. and was a Dean’s List recipient.

Stephanie was born and raised here in Gastonia, NC. She has two wonderful children, four loving grandchildren and one beautiful god child. Stephanie loves spending quality time with family and friends. She looks forward to vacation trips to the beach and her dream vacation is a trip to Hawaii. Stephanie enjoys taking pictures of her family events and collecting memory photos as a hobby. 

Stephanie knows that God led and blessed her with the job at First United Methodist Church.  God allowed her to be a part of a staff that is on a mission for him. Stephanie’s position here gives her an opportunity to serve the church and the community in various ways both spiritually and professionally.