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Rev. Edna Hargraves (she/her/hers)
Pastor Rev. Edna Hargraves is the senior pastor for Oak Forest UMC and also Hunter UMC in Little Rock. |
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James Sawyer (he/him/his)
CLM James is an East Arkansas native and has called Little Rock home (for the second time) for the past three and a half years. A dedicated member of Canvas Community UMC for nearly a decade, James is active in both his local church and the wider Arkansas Annual Conference where he currently serves as Associate Lay Leader for the Central District. He became a Certified Lay Minister in April 2025 and now serves at Oak Forest United Methodist Church as a CLM with a focus on administration and community engagement. He is passionate about connectional ministry and bringing people and resources together to support collaborative and creative approaches to ministry. Outside of his work in the church, James enjoys baking and hosting gatherings with friends. |
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Leah Burleson (she/her/hers)
Children's Minister
Leah Daniell is a lifelong United Methodist who is passionate about Children’s Ministry and Christian Education. One of her favorite things in Children’s Ministry is witnessing the kindness that children naturally have.
Leah also works at Easterseals Little Rock Developmental Preschool taking care of infants and toddlers.
In her free time, Leah loves making crafts and reading. She loves being a part of the OFUMC family!
Children's Minister
Leah Daniell is a lifelong United Methodist who is passionate about Children’s Ministry and Christian Education. One of her favorite things in Children’s Ministry is witnessing the kindness that children naturally have.
Leah also works at Easterseals Little Rock Developmental Preschool taking care of infants and toddlers.
In her free time, Leah loves making crafts and reading. She loves being a part of the OFUMC family!