Craig Willson joined the staff at CPUMC in August of 2015.  His music ministry calling began in 1998 at Trinity United Methodist Church. While there, he also served in the role of Director of Compassionate Ministries.  While there, he spent a lot of time serving and starting programs that ministered to the disadvantaged in the Orlando area. Pastor Craig has worked as Worship Director at various denominations of churches in and around the Central Florida area for 24 years. He was officially licensed and appointed as associate Pastor of CPUMC in July 2020. In addition to serving as the Associate Pastor and Director of Worship Arts, Pastor Craig leads a weekly chapel program for our preschool, the College Park Child Development Center.  When not working on campus, Craig is a pianist at Corpus Christi Catholic church in Celebration, FL, providing music for weddings, funerals and special services and assists in musical direction and accompaniment for drama, choral and band students at various local High Schools.   He is married to Janel Willson and they have 4 beautiful children, Cameron, Makenzie, Trent and Callen.

Mitch Herman is originally from the small town of 3000 people—Burlington, Colorado. Mitch moved to Orlando, Florida in 2008 where he attended Full Sail University and graduated with a bachelors degree in Music Business and Recording Arts. He has had a career as a professional musician for the past 10 years and performs almost 400 shows each year. Mitch became the Associate Worship Leader at College Park United Methodist two years ago. In this role he helps provide a warm and inviting atmosphere through music. He is drawn to how music reached so many on a deep level and unites people with varying backgrounds. With his passion for music and his search to become closer to God, he was fueled to create a space where people could deepen their faith and their spiritual relationship amongst community. Over the past year and a half Mitch has worked with a small team to create the church’s first contemporary service, known as Anthem. He is fueled each day at work knowing he helps impact many people and enjoys creating meaningful worship experiences. Mitch currently lives in Winter Garden with his wife and best friend, Meredith, where they are raising their son Hayes and raising  (or being raised by) a 13 pound Persian cat named Henry. 

Gerald Hamilton joined the worship team in 2018 at the request of Associate Pastor Craig Willson. Since then, he has grown as a Christian, Worship Leader, and member of the CPUMC community. Gerald has grown up singing in church, and is inspired by the universal movement of God in music. He shares membership with CPUMC, as well as Tabernacle of the Enlightened Church of God, of which he has been a lifelong member.

Janel started attending church at CPUMC in 2015.  Not long after coming here, she began serving in various leadership roles with women’s groups, small groups and bible studies.  In 2018 she joined the staff as the Director of Children and Family Ministries and she remains excited about the opportunity to share the love of God with the youngest members of our congregation.  She and her husband, Craig, have four children (Cameron, Makenzie, Trent and Callen).

“G” joined the staff of CPUMC as the Campus Coordinator in 2022 after being a volunteer for many years.  G and his wife, Sharon were married at CPUMC and joined shortly after.  When not working around the campus, G can be found running AV and Tech, fishing, spending time with his family and volunteering at One Heart for Women and Children.

Colleen is the brains behind all of our amazing church events.  Colleen’s passion for our church community along with our unsheltered neighbors drives her everyday.  When not working around the church campus, you can find Colleen spending time with her family, teaching at a local Elementary School, exercising, and volunteering at One Heart for Women and Children.

Rosemary has more than 15 years of diverse experience in childcare.  Her passion for connecting with students, families and staff has allowed her to use her skills in early childhood education, while balancing compassionate and mission-driven guidance in faith-based programs. Rosemary holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Central Florida and a Florida director credential with VPK certification since 2014.  Rosemary has been married to her husband John for 34 years and is a proud mom of 3 almost “grown” boys, Sean 29, Ryan 26, and Daniel 22.  She is a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Chuch and loves to spend her free time traveling, reading, cooking, and spoiling her golden retreiver, Lily.