Meet Tom Fuerst, Senior Pastor

I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and my family. I’m 42 years old, I grew up in central Missouri. My wife, Cassie, and I have been married for 19 years. We have 4 children, Phoebe (13), Tommy (11), Junia (10), and Kobie (7). You will undoubtedly see them running around the church, eating leftover communion bread, and otherwise charming the congregation.

I’ve been in full-time pastoral ministry since 2010, when I was an associate at Lynn Haven UMC near Panama City, FL. In 2013, I was hired by Christ United Methodist in Memphis to preach each week and lead their theological education efforts. Five years later Bishop McAlilly asked me to start a Methodist congregation in Memphis, which eventually became Bluff City Church.

I have an insatiable love of learning and have a deep need to express and explore my curiosity about the world. I read endlessly (mostly non-fiction) and always appreciate good recommendations. I also love St. Louis Cardinals baseball, Kansas City Chiefs football, and Grizzlies basketball. When I’m not reading or watching sports, you can find me lifting weights at Planet Fitness or running a few miles around my neighborhood.

I’m deeply grateful that you have invited me to be your pastor. I think this is going to be a wonderful season of life for both of us.

Tom