My name is Nadine Korhonen. I am the Minister of Congregational Care and one of the Associate Pastors here atFirst United Methodist Church inCheyenne Wyoming.  Being a Pastor is my second career after having been involved in the real estate field for over 25 years.  I am a lifelong Methodist and God has always been an integral part of my life.  When I could not ignore God’s call on me and after a great deal of prayer, I began working here at the church in November, 1995.
       At that time, my role was clerical but again God had other plans for me. This became apparent as I was called to care for and nurture the members of our congregation.  With the encouragement of Rev. Janet Forbes and Rev. Blaine Scott, the pastors appointed here at the time, I enrolled inLicensing School at Illiff School of Theology to become a pastor.  I was appointed as an associate pastor here atFirst Church in April, 2004.  My schooling continues every year with summer classes atSt. Paul’sSchool ofTheology inKansas City,Missouri..
       Since that time, God has shown me more and more ways to minister to the members of our congregation.   As we are told in the scriptures, we should love our neighbors as ourselves and engaging the members of the church with volunteer opportunities has expanded the caring ministries to include many more persons.
      My husband of 25 years,Wayne retired from the public schools after having taught for over 30 years.  He is now employed by the National Football Foundation as an Academic Advisor at one of the local high schools.  Additionally, he continues to teach history classes at the local community college.
      I firmly believe that with the hand of God in my life, my ministry will continue to grow as God opens more and more ways to serve his people here atFirst United Methodist Church , Cheyenne,Wyoming .   My daily prayer is for discernment; eyes to see the needs of His people and a heart to fill those needs.