"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good."

                                                          1 Corinthians 12:4-7

I am a native of Lexington, NC, where I was an active member of First United Methodist Church. I was blessed with a loving Christian family. My Methodist roots began early with my grandfather, the Rev. Dr. John Cline, who served both the Western North Carolina and North Carolina Conferences. I also have an uncle who is retired from ministry in the Methodist Church.

In 1982, I received my BA degree in Human Environmental Science, with a concentration in Interior Design, from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. I then embarked on a career in the furniture industry. It was there I met my husband, Dick Switzer. In 1985 we married and established our home in Southern California, where I continued my furniture career as a manufacturer's representative. In 1994 we moved to East Tennessee where we live in the Tellico Village Community with our two dogs, Molly and Jeffery, and our mccaw, Colonel. I enjoy playing tennis and am an avid college basketball fan. Although I enjoy cheering for the Tennessee Vols, my heart belongs to the Duke University Blue Devils.

Not long after moving here, I became a member at Central, and I know this is where the Lord meant for me to be. What a blessing this church has been to me and my family! As Coordinator of Volunteer Ministries, I work with our Guest Services Team in planning and implementing our Hospitality ministry. I work with our new members, helping them to get acquainted with the church and encouraging them to find a ministry where they can serve. I also serve as a resource person for our ministry team leaders, making them aware of persons interested in their ministry area.

I am excited about my ministry here at Central and my goal is to help everyone who walks through our doors to feel welcome, at home, and a part of The Body of Christ.