Floral heights Leadership

The staff and lay leadership here at Floral Heights UMC is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for the people of our church and our community. They are constantly working to "do church better," by becoming completely focused on our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ. If you have any questions for any of our staff or volunteer leaders, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them. You can contact the church office at fhumc@wf.net.

  • rev. Dr. Brian Bosworth

    Senior Pastor

    Brian came to Floral Heights in July of 2019. He previously served United Methodist Churches in Decatur, Sulphur Springs, and Greenville as pastor and also as a youth director in Heath prior to his appointment here as Senior Pastor. Before answering his call to ordained ministry, Brian served as a police officer and retired in 2005. Brian earned a BBA in Management from Texas A&M University, a Masters of Divinity from Southern Methodist University (Perkins School of Theology), and a Doctor of Ministry from Saint Paul School of Theology with a focus on Wesleyan Spirituality, Leadership, and Congregational Renewal. Brian is married to Melissa and they have two adult children who both have families. Daughter Megan is married to Evan and they have two children, Hudson and Presley. Son Corey is married to Kate and they have two children, Blake and Kylie. Brian enjoys traveling, camping, golf, coffee, mission work, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family. He continues to volunteer in law enforcement.

  • LAURIE BALES

    office manager

    Laurie came to Floral Heights to be our Office Manager in October 2001. Since then, she's become absolutely essential to our church functioning at its best as she handles all administrative duties. In her spare time, she enjoys walking for exercise and spending time with her family. Laurie loves working at the church, as she's developed many special lifelong friendships here.

  • Brooks Cain

    outreach & hospitality director

    Brooks and her husband Chris, raised their three daughters, Katie, Sydney and Abbie here at Floral Heights UMC, where she served in numerous volunteer leadership positions in children and youth ministries through the years. Now, Brooks' specialty at church is the Tuesday & Thursday Community Lunch outreach program that provides meals to people in the community.  She is a team player and steps up wherever she's needed. 

  • KAREN LAMBERTH

    Program/CHoir Director

    Karen Lamberth has served as choir/program director at Floral Heights since 1997.  Prior to that, she served as Chancel Choir/Music Director in a part-time role while teaching elementary music in the Iowa Park ISD. Karen is married to John and they have 2 grown children and a beautiful granddaughter named Winnie. Hebrews 13: 15-16 is the mantra by which Karen strives to live life.

  • Gary  Tahmahkera

    Assistant to the pastor

    Gary is truly our jack-of-all-trades. He serves in worship as an assistant pastor, preaching occasionally, teaching Bible Studies and regularly leading prayers. He handles a good deal of building maintenance needs as well, because he's so handy. Gary and his wife Barbara have also served as youth leaders on various trips around the country.