Our Staff
Associate Pastor to Children and youth
Kale is from Mandeville, La and loves all things about our home state - LSU, Saints, the food, the music, and the outdoors. He went to LSU and graduated in Natural Resource Ecology and Management. His favorite holiday is Mardi Gras, and he once went surfing in Alaska! He loves to be outside, and is probably out running around the LSU lakes right now! Kale loves to talk about faith in Jesus, listen to your life, and be a support for you and your family. His FUMC story started as a volunteer, and he's excited to help you start yours today! You can contact him at kwet@firstmethodist.org
Rev. Kale Wetekamm
Anna Langford
Youth Ministry Assistant
Anna is from Mandeville, LA and she thrives on great conversations, delicious Mexican food, and making life as fun as possible. Whether she's out exploring new adventures or simply enjoying good company over a plate of tacos, Anna brings energy, warmth, and love to everyone she meets, wherever she goes. If there's laughter to be shared and good times to be had, you can bet Anna is right in the middle of it all!! Come to Sunday school on Sundays at 9:45am and get ready for her legendary welcome!! You can contact Anna at anna@firstmethodist.org.
George Ragsdale
Executive Director of FUMC
George was born in Roswell, New Mexico and graduated from McMurray University. He has been working in youth ministry for 30 years. We'd say he's a Mexican food connoisseur and can whip up some mean green chili chicken enchiladas. George is a huge fan of the Avengers, Pandora radio and playing jokes on everyone.
Contact him at grags@firstmethodist.org.
David Whitehead
Youth Ministry INTERN
David is from Baton Rouge, LA and has a deep love for basketball, Jesus, and meaningful connections with the people around him. Growing up at FUMC, David experienced all the greatness of FUMC Youth and is here to make it all happen now for you! Whether he is breaking down the latest games highlights or engaging in deep discussions, he brings wisdom, energy, and a good laugh for people he is with. If you're looking for someone who can talk hoops and life in equal measure, David's your guy!
Blake Rossnagel
Youth Ministry INTERN
Blake is from Walker, LA and a true die-hard LSU fan. Blake can talk sports with you at anytime and any place. The only thing he loves more is FUMC Youth and our church. From the bleachers of Tiger stadium to the bleachers of the Youth arcade, Blake will dap you up and chat sports, Jesus, or whatever is on your mind! Come visit Youth Night or Sunday School and let Blake hype you up!
Want to Join our team?
Youth Ministry
Summer Intern
Youth Ministry
Resident Intern
The Youth Ministry Summer Intern will support the Youth Minister to execute FUMC Youth Ministry’s mission of making disciples by planning summer ministry events that connect youth with Jesus Christ and each other.
This person will complete required trainings, meet the Organizational Competencies and fulfill the Core Values of First United Methodist Church. This position reports to the Pastor to Children and Youth at FUMC.
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and references to kwet@firstmethodist.org.
The Youth Ministry Resident Intern will work with the Youth Minister to support FUMC Youth Ministry’s
mission of making disciples. She/he will ensure the planning and success of weekly programs and events that connect youth with Jesus Christ and each other.
This person will complete required trainings, meet the Organizational Competencies and fulfill the Core Values of First United Methodist Church. This position reports to the Pastor to Children and Youth.
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and references to kwet@firstmethodist.org.