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  • About
    • Who We Are >
      • What we believe
      • Our Staff
      • Membership
      • Our Story
    • What We Do >
      • Worship
      • Children's Ministry
  • Give
    • Give
    • Volunteer
  • Grow
    • Discipleship and Small Group
    • Prayer Requests
    • We Care
    • Sermons >
      • Archived Sermons
    • Blog
    • Resources >
      • RightNow Media
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Stay up to date!
    • Need Help?
  • Events
    • Events
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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. 

Furnace Brook Staff: Senior Pastor
A father of 4, Joel balances his ministry while providing a biblical example to his family and community.
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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.​​
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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

Furnace Brook Staff: 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.

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                 Jolene Thornton
Secretary                    
Treasurer                    Carolle Fish
Member at Large     Tim Elliott
Member at Large     Cody Bradish
Member at Large     Breanna Davis
Member at Large     Kristin Lucas

Making more and better disciples in Rutland County

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