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  • Home
  • About
    • Who We Are >
      • What we believe
      • Our Team
      • Our Building
      • 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
      • Facility Use
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Stay up to date! >
      • Meeting Minutes
    • Need Help?
  • Events
    • Events
    • Calendar

our Team 

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 Bradish
Tech team coordinator

Furnace Brook Staff: Pastoral Intern
Abbey is a passionate disciple of Jesus, with a heart to grow others in relationship with him.​

Abbey and her husband, Cody, live in Rutland. Abbey has been working closely with the Church as visual coordinator, and advocate for over 10 years.

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, discipleship process, or being on the tech team please do not hesitate to contact Abbey: abigail@furnacebrook.org.

Karen Valach
Office Administrator

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Karen and her husband Tom have been members of the church for six years, during which time they have thrown themselves into the life and ministry of the church. Karen assists Joel with administrative work in the office and coordinates volunteer efforts. 
If you are looking for assistance or information contact Karen at office@furnacebrook.org.

Wesley Davis
Worship Team Leader

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Lindsay Cote
Children's Church Leader

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.
For meeting minutes go to our minutes page
Vice-Chair                 Chris Fish
Secretary                    Kelley Boynton
Treasurer                    Kristin Lucas
Member at Large     Cody Bradish

Making more and better disciples in Rutland County

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