Leadership

Pastor & Staff

Photo Credit: Kathy Alford

Reverend Linda W. Rozar

Pastor

Pastor Linda served the United Methodist Church as a licensed local pastor while earing her Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Religion from Union University. She became an Associate Member of the Holston Conference in
2021 and has served the upper east Tennessee counties of Hamblen, Greene, Unicoi and Washington. She was appointed to Centenary in 2022. Pastor Linda lives in Greeneville with her husband, Lynn, and is a very busy mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. When not tending to her family or congregation, she is an avid motorcyclist and sidecar enthusiast.





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Jessica Casey

Administrative Assistant
This lively lady is an Erwin native and parents three kids along with her husband, Alvin. She keeps things moving in the front office and organizes more activities, meals and programs than is humanly possible. She also leads the Youth group and keeps them equally busy in service to the church and the
Erwin community.
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Robin Lafever

Music Director

Robin is a northern Illinois native, but has resided with her family here in east Tennessee since 1980. She met her husband, Bob, at Centenary and they raised their four children at the church also. She has lead the children's choir, Chancel choir and hand bells for 37 years with just a short break in the middle. Robin is a recently retired public school teacher, having taught music and choral for 36 years. You can reach Robin through Centenary email below.
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Erin Sharp

Accompanist

Erin's biography to appear here soon.
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Patty Adkins

Church Custodian

Patty is a long time Erwin resident and has several children and grandchildren. She has served as a dedicated and diligent custodian for many years and ensures all areas of the church building are tidy, clean and ready for use by a busy congregation. Patty also leads the children's program during worship with her many Pat in the Hat hats and inspirational stories. Patty can also be reached at Centenary's email address.