Rev. Thomas Harper
Pastor
Thomas@fumcquitman.org
My name is Rev. Thomas Harper, and I grew up in Houston Texas where I attended Chapelwood United Methodist. I received my undergraduate degree in personal communications from Texas Christian University and the University of Houston. Later I went on to serve as a youth pastor for that same church for 9 years.
During that time, I received my calling into ordained ministry and met my wife Ginny. After one year of marriage, we moved to Dallas so that I could get my Masters of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology. My first appointment as an Elder was at St. Luke’s UMC in Houston where I served there as an associate pastor for 5 years. During that time I worked in Young Adult, small groups, caring, and prayer ministries.
In 2020 I was appointed as the pastor of St. Luke’s UMC in Bryan, Tx where I served for three and a half years. This is my third official appointment as an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. I am a father of two daughters and am passionate about Jesus Christ. I love God, theology, sports, and gaming. If you are looking for a faith community that is active in discipleship, faith formation, and missional outreach I would love to meet with you and do life and ministry together.
Sam Scroggins
Director of Operations
Sam@fumcquitman.org
Sam joined the FUMC staff in December 2014. His primary job is to provide administrative assistance to the pastor along with a variety of operational responsibilities, including managing our website, computer and communications infrastructure, audio & video systems, and other odds and ends.
Sam and his wife, Martha, relocated from Dallas to their home on Lake Winnsboro in 2004.
Martha Scroggins
Church Secretary
Office@fumcquitman.org
Martha joined FUMC as Church Secretary in February, 2019. She oversees the Church’s day-to-day office operations and serves as editor of The Messenger Newsletter. She is the voice that normally answers the Church telephone during office hours.
Martha received her degree from North Texas State University and spent most of her professional career in banking and contract administration. She is married to the Church’s Director of Operations, Sam Scroggins.
Charles Sawyer
Financial Secretary
Charles@fumcquitman.org
Charles joined our staff in January 2025. As Financial Secretary he is responsible for accounts payable, payroll, financial reports and account reconciliations. Although his hours are flexible, he’s usually in the office Monday and Wednesday mornings.
Charles holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Texas CPA certificate. He served as the Manager of Income Taxes for Braniff International Airlines, owned several businesses including PeoplePay Payroll, Inc., and has practiced public accouning for several years.
Gail Mabry Hall
Choir Director/Organist
Gail@fumcquitman.org
Gail originally joined FUMC Quitman in July 2019 as pianist/organist. She was named Choir Director in June 2024 and became the Director of the J.O.Y. Ringers Bell Choir in 2025.
While holding a Bachelor of Music degree from UT Arlington and a Master of Music degree from East Texas State University in piano performance and pedagogy, Gail has previously served as organist/choir director for numerous churches from the Dallas area and Tyler since 1971. She also maintains a private piano studio in Mineola.
Pete O’Neal
Media Coordinator
Pete@fumcquitman.org
Pete joined the FUMC staff as the Media Coordinator in March 2022. He has an Associates Degree in Journalism and Radio/TV from Tyler Junior College and a BA Degree with a concentration in Filmmaking and minor in Mass Communication from Stephen F. Austin State University. He currently serves as Quitman ISD Boys Athletic Video Coordinator for Football, Basketball, and Baseball.
Pete has long been involved in our church through helping and serving in sound/video as well as a volunteer with our youth. He looks forward to helping move our church media forward into the next phase.
