Our Volunteer Leaders
Adult Leaders donate much of their time, energy, and knowledge to the physical and spiritual growth of the youth in our ministry. Each are mentors to the youth in our group, and are a huge part of everything we do at Aldersgate!

(If you are a leader, and wish to have a bit of information about yourself with your picture, feel free to send it to us via email.)

John Forbus                                                                Jr High Sunday School  & Sunday Night Youth

John Forbus has dedicated his Sunday Nights to the youth since joining Aldersgate in 2000, and currently serves as a Jr. High Sunday School & UMYF Leader. Raised in a tight-knit United Methodist Youth group in Sardis, Arkansas, John likes giving Aldergate's youth the opportunity to have as much fun as he did growing up. Highlights of John's time with the youth include trips to Six Flags and Galveston, on-demand math and science tutoring, plus games such as "What's John Eatin'?" and "Halftime 3-Liter Extravaganza" and "Full-Contact Bible Trivia."

John and his wife Amy have been blissfully married since 1996. They are proud-puppy parents of a German Shepherd mutt, Cub, who occasionally serves as mascot for Trunk or Treat in her Ace the Bat-Hound costume, and their most recent addition, a blue heeler named Angus.

Melissa Millikin - Sr High Sunday School

John Stanley Jr High Sunday School

John has been a senior high Sunday School teacher since 2004, began teaching Junior High Sunday School in 2007. He is happily married; coincidentally, his wife's name is Mrs. Stanley. He's "really old", knows a lot of really bad jokes, and loves golf.

Sharon Sullivan Sr High Sunday School

Sharon is also the 2009 Youth Council Chairperson. Sharon lives in Carrollton with her husband Mike, her two children Mitchell & Matthew, their "dog son" Scamp and Beta Fish, Treasure Chest.  Mitchell is a member of the youth group, Matthew active in Children's Ministries. 

Gary Darden  Sunday Night Youth

Gary brings new life and his family to the youth ministry.  Gary is married to Gail, who coordinates the Youth Transportation in 2008-2010. Gary and Gail find great importance in sharing through their example a commitment to God and sharing with journey with the Youth Ministry as with their own children.  Their daughter Carly is active in Aldersgate Youth Ministry, and on the National Youth Advisory Board for the Souper Bowl of Caring.  Son Chase is also active in Aldersgate Youth Ministry and Boy Scouts.