Staff

Our Church Staff

Rev. Nickie Moreno Howard

PASTOR

Rev. Nickie Moreno Howard began serving as Senior Pastor of Miles Memorial UMC in July 2025 and is thrilled to be part of this vibrant community. A graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary (Class of 2014), Nickie has served in a variety of ministry roles over the years—including associate pastor, Virginia Conference staff, and lead pastor.

She’s married to her favorite human, and together they’re raising three young kids who ensure life is never boring (or quiet). Originally from South Texas, Nickie cheers loudly for the Washington Nationals, the San Antonio Spurs, and—against her better judgment—the Dallas Cowboys.

Nickie believes ministry is a team effort and loves the idea of being “coworkers in Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:9). She’s passionate about building inclusive, creative, grace-filled spaces where faith is lived out in real life. She’s excited to walk with Miles Memorial into whatever beautiful thing God is doing next.

Lynne Henderson

MINISTER OF MUSIC

Lynne Henderson joined the staff of Miles in March 2003 as Minister of Music. Born in Mebane, NC to a family of faith and church musicians, she continues to pursue Psalms 100:2-3: Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.

On Sundays during typical worship services you will find guitars, strings, percussion, woodwinds, handbells and voices lifting their instruments with joy!

Married to Claude Henderson, she has 2 children, 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Alaina Moore

Administrative Assistant

Alaina was born in Lafayette, Indiana. She is a Navy wife, mom, and business owner.

Jim Lagrange

building superintendent

Jim was born Syracuse, New York. He is a retired ship repair, machinist supervisor with over 50 years of machinery repair experience. He was a pulsing manager at Jefferson Arms Coop for 11years He is the President of the church United Methodist Men and on the board of directors of the Virginia Conference United Methodist Church Camp Occohannock.

Paul Neuen

Building Custodian

Paul was born in Decatur, Indiana and raised in Reading Pennsylvania. He joined the Navy when at 17 and was stationed in Norfolk, He enjoys listening to music and spending time with his grandkids and family.

Sarah Cain

Nursery Attendant

Sarah is the wife and mother to 3 wonderful boys. Her favorite days are spent outside in the backyard with her boys, in my garden and with her chickens. She feels truly grateful for all her gifts from God.

In-person worship services every Sunday @ 9:00am and 11:15am. Also Live Streaming on Facebook.