Pastor Jarrod Caltrider was appointed to serve at Dunbar UMC in July 2020. He is a native of Mineral Wells, and a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He has served churches in Pittsburgh, PA and Sandyville, WV. He was ordained by Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball in 2017.

Pastor Jarrod is an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, The Office television show, and spending time outdoors—camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking. He’s passionate about helping people experience the overwhelming love and grace of God in ways that inspire people to love and serve God and their neighbor. He desires that every person know they are precious and beloved children of God.

Pastor Jarrod and his spouse Breana, along with their daughter Ella, live in Dunbar.

Missy grew up in Dunbar, WV and has been a life-long member of Dunbar United Methodist Church.  She and her husband, Steve, were even married in the church on February 10, 1990.

Her life is built on her faith in Jesus Christ.  She has two children, Ashley and Zachary.  They have blessed her with two granddaughters, Makenzie and Paislee, and 4 granddogs.  That is on top of the two dogs she has at home.  Her hobbies include quilting, crafting, camping, hiking and spending time with her family.

Gary first attended Dunbar United Methodist in the Fall of 1983 when his mother was hired as the choir director when the new building opened after the fire. Gary jokingly says, “I thought my mother had lost her mind going to a United Methodist Church because we had always attended a Baptist church.”