Church Office Hours & Contact Information
MONDAY 8:00 to 12:00 (Pastor's day off)
TUESDAY 8:00 to 5:00
WEDNESDAY 8:00 to 5:00
THURSDAY 8:00 to 5:00
FRIDAY 8:00 to 12:00 (Administrator's day off)
Feel free to drop in on Pastor Tate or schedule a meeting by calling the church at 802-483-2531 or emailing mary@furnacebrook.org.
TUESDAY 8:00 to 5:00
WEDNESDAY 8:00 to 5:00
THURSDAY 8:00 to 5:00
FRIDAY 8:00 to 12:00 (Administrator's day off)
Feel free to drop in on Pastor Tate or schedule a meeting by calling the church at 802-483-2531 or emailing mary@furnacebrook.org.
Church Staff
Joel Tom Tate
Lead Pastor
At Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church, we are blessed to hear the word from our lead Pastor Joel Tate. His heart for our community is to make More and Better Disciples for Christ.
A father of 5, 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 mary@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 mary@furnacebrook.org.
Abigail Elliott
Pastoral Intern, Brandon Campus Leader
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 have questions about the Brandon Campus, please do not hesitate to contact the 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 have questions about the Brandon Campus, please do not hesitate to contact the Abbey: abigail@furnacebrook.org.
Pastor Barry Tate
Supply Pastor
An ordained pastor in the Advent Christian Church, Rev. Tate is spending his "retirement" engaged in no less ministry than during his many years as a full-time pastor in Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Maryland.
He brings a passion for the Word of God and a pastoral disposition to his work as a supply pastor at the Forest Dale Service on Sunday afternoons at our Forest Dale location.
Barry can be reached at (802) 537-2483 (home) or at barry@furnacebrook.org.
He brings a passion for the Word of God and a pastoral disposition to his work as a supply pastor at the Forest Dale Service on Sunday afternoons at our Forest Dale location.
Barry can be reached at (802) 537-2483 (home) or at barry@furnacebrook.org.
Mary Weinstein
Church Administrator
While generally caffeine-addled, Mary is a fierce proponent of prayer, and has a desire to see people transformed with a new or growing relationship with Jesus.
A NY native, and Plattsburgh graduate, Mary relocated to Vermont from San Diego. Formerly in marketing and content, Mary has a passion for ministry, and seeing communities affected by the love of Jesus. Her hobbies include hiking, running, reading, and spoiling her cat.
Please contact Mary if you have any questions about church events, services, or are looking to get connected: mary@furnacebrook.org.
A NY native, and Plattsburgh graduate, Mary relocated to Vermont from San Diego. Formerly in marketing and content, Mary has a passion for ministry, and seeing communities affected by the love of Jesus. Her hobbies include hiking, running, reading, and spoiling her cat.
Please contact Mary if you have any questions about church events, services, or are looking to get connected: mary@furnacebrook.org.
