Church Contact Information
Schedule a meeting by emailing office@furnacebrook.org
Joel Tom Tate
Senior Pastor
At Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church, we are blessed to hear the word from our Senior Pastor Joel Tate. His heart for our community is to make More and Better Disciples for Christ.
A father of 4, Joel balances his ministry while providing a biblical example to his family and community.
A graduate of Houghton College, Pastor Tate enjoyed a career as a Resident-Director at three different Christian colleges before going into the ministry.
Furnace Brook Wesleyan is his first and only pastorate.
His interests include writing, gardening, homesteading and knitting.
If you are looking for prayer, counsel, or simply a listening ear, please do not hesitate to contact the pastor: pastor@furnacebrook.org. If you are unable to reach the pastor, or have an administrative request, please contact office@furnacebrook.org.
A graduate of Houghton College, Pastor Tate enjoyed a career as a Resident-Director at three different Christian colleges before going into the ministry.
Furnace Brook Wesleyan is his first and only pastorate.
His interests include writing, gardening, homesteading and knitting.
If you are looking for prayer, counsel, or simply a listening ear, please do not hesitate to contact the pastor: pastor@furnacebrook.org. If you are unable to reach the pastor, or have an administrative request, please contact office@furnacebrook.org.
Abigail Elliott
Pastoral Intern
Abbey is a passionate disciple of Jesus, with a heart to grow others in relationship with him.
A Chittenden native, Abbey has been working closely with the Church as visual coordinator, and advocate for over 10 years.
Abbey has completed her biomedical and molecular biology degree at Castleton University, and has enrolled as a student Wesley Seminary pursuing her Master of Divinity.
Her interests include being active, inspiring people to make healthful eating choices, and being anywhere there is coffee and good fellowship.
If you are looking for prayer or help with the discipleship process, please do not hesitate to contact Abbey: abigail@furnacebrook.org.
A Chittenden native, Abbey has been working closely with the Church as visual coordinator, and advocate for over 10 years.
Abbey has completed her biomedical and molecular biology degree at Castleton University, and has enrolled as a student Wesley Seminary pursuing her Master of Divinity.
Her interests include being active, inspiring people to make healthful eating choices, and being anywhere there is coffee and good fellowship.
If you are looking for prayer or help with the discipleship process, please do not hesitate to contact Abbey: abigail@furnacebrook.org.
Our Board
This group of devoted members is committed to establishing policy, overseeing the budget, and prayerfully supporting the pastor and ministry team so that they are productively on-mission.
Vice-Chair Calleen Brosse
Secretary Wendy Wood
Treasurer Carolle Fish
Member at Large Tim Elliott
Member at Large Tom Valach
Member at Large Breanna Davis
Member at Large Jolene Thornton
Secretary Wendy Wood
Treasurer Carolle Fish
Member at Large Tim Elliott
Member at Large Tom Valach
Member at Large Breanna Davis
Member at Large Jolene Thornton
Making more and better disciples in Rutland County
