Meet our Leadership Teams
Our Pastor & Staff
Rev. Thomas Daniel
Pastor
Rev. Thomas Daniel is the Senior Pastor of the Yardley United
Methodist Church, Yardley PA. He is ordained as an Elder at the Eastern
Pennsylvania Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in the
year 2006. In 2003 he has been elected as a Probationary member and
was commissioned toward being an Elder in full connection in the
United Methodist Church. His first appointment was in Tobyhanna
United Methodist Church, Tobyhanna, PA. in Mount Pocono. There he
served 8 years followed by serving in a few other churches.
Prior to coming to the United States, he served as a Pastor at the
Merebank Methodist Church in South Durban Circuit, Durban, South
Africa. There he served as a Circuit Preacher in South Durban Circuit
and preached in many churches. While he was growing up in Kerala,
India, he preached in many churches in India. He accepted the Lord’s
call at his early age and dedicated his life to serve the Lord to preach
the gospel of Jesus Christ. He is a committed Christian and a devoted
Pastor of our church. He enjoys the presence of God in Stillness and
believes in the transforming power of prayer. He is married to his wife
Anila and they have two children, John and Miriam.
Denise Harris
Youth Director
Denise Harris has served at Yardley United Methodist Church for 24 years and has been involved in youth ministry for nearly 30 years. She is passionate about helping people of all ages discover God's love, grow in faith, and use their God-given gifts to serve others.
As Director of Youth Ministry and a leader in Faith Formation, Denise works with youth, families, volunteers, and church leaders to create meaningful opportunities for spiritual growth at every stage of life. She loves creating spaces where children, youth and adults learn from one another and grow together as one church family.
Outside of ministry, you'll find Denise kayaking, hiking, cheering on the Eagles, Phillies and Sixers, or spending time with family and friends.
Nancy Scurlock
Office Manager
I have been employed at YUMC since 1999. I aim for my work at YUMC to be a ministry which furthers God's Kingdom. I am a graduate of Maryville College in Tennessee and previously was the Assistant Manager of Customer Service for an international company.
I am married and have two grown and married daughters, three grandsons and one granddaughter. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband, exercising, gardening, reading and entertaining friends. We spend time working on our historic home. I love to hike, swim and boat in Maine while on vacation during the summer.
Our Commitees
The ChurchCouncil
The Administrative Council is the administrative agency of the Charge Conference to envision, plan, implement, and annually evaluate the ministry of the congregation.
The chair of this group is elected annually by the
Charge Conference.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees have the supervision, oversight, and care of all real property owned by the local church and of all property and equipment acquired directly by the local church. They are the legal, public-facing entity of the church.
Staff-Parish
Relations
The SPR Committee builds a strong positive relationship between staff and congregation so that the congregation makes disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. This committee will work with the lead pastor and other staff to fulfill legal and ethical responsibilities related to staff.
Missions & Outreach
The Missions & Outreach Committee Educates, informs, and motivates the congregation about mission outreach and their part in it. Connect to work being done by other groups within the congregation. Evaluates mission projects.
Reports to the congregation on the benefits of its outreach.
Finance
The Finance Committee proposes a budget; then raises, manages, and distributes the financial resources of the congregation to support and strengthen the mission and ministry of the congregation.