Devine First United Methodist Church welcomes Pastor Michelle Keith!

Pastor Michelle Keith has been joyfully serving as Pastor of Yancey United Methodist Church since January 2025 and is thrilled to expand her ministry to include Devine First United Methodist Church as part of a two-point charge. Michelle’s journey into pastoral ministry began after over 20 years of lay service within the local church. In 2022, she formally answered God’s call to ordained leadership and became a Licensed Local Pastor in 2024, initially serving as Associate Pastor at Devine First United Methodist Church.
Michelle and her husband, Kevin, are blessed with a beautiful blended family of six children—Sean, Natasha, Forrest, Ian, Eleni, and Emma—and are proud grandparents to five grandchildren.
Passionate about living out love as a verb, Pastor Michelle is committed to sharing the radical love and grace of God in meaningful ways, both inside and outside the church walls. Her ministry is defined by a genuine dedication to connecting with others and embodying Christ’s love in action, even when life’s obstacles—like traffic—test her patience and sense of humor!
Michelle is excited to continue fostering a spirit of faith, community, and service at both congregations, inspiring others to embrace God’s love in every aspect of their lives.