About Us
Lon Tobin, Senior Pastor
Cheryl Grubb, Administrative Assistant
Jessee Harrell, Youth Director
Lon was born in Providence, RI and grew up in Central Florida. After serving in the United States Navy, he worked as a farrier, insurance claims adjuster, Director of an Adult Day Center and as a family crisis interventionist and trainer.
Lon earned a BS from East Tennessee State University, majoring in Speech Communications and Sociol
Lon was born in Providence, RI and grew up in Central Florida. After serving in the United States Navy, he worked as a farrier, insurance claims adjuster, Director of an Adult Day Center and as a family crisis interventionist and trainer.
Lon earned a BS from East Tennessee State University, majoring in Speech Communications and Sociology. He served as a Licensed Local Pastor in the Holston Conference for 12 years before attending Candler School of Theology at Emory University. While there, he served Mt. Gilead UMC in Woodstock, GA as a Student Pastor. Lon received his Master of Divinity degree in 2001. Returning to Holston, Lon was ordained Elder in 2007. Since his return he has served East Pine Grove Park for sixteen years and the Johnson City Parish for the last 3 years.
Lon is married to Terry, a Systems Analyst. They have one son. Lon enjoys music; walking his dog, Sammie, and preaching. Lon particularly focuses on relating the gospel to our contemporary culture and helping folks discover how God’s grace can impact their everyday life.
Jessee Harrell, Youth Director
Cheryl Grubb, Administrative Assistant
Jessee Harrell, Youth Director
Hello, I’m Jessee Harrell, the new Youth Director at St. Paul! I’m excited to be at St. Paul and look forward to building a strong and thriving youth ministry. I’m from Radford, Virginia, and recently graduated from Liberty University in May. Through Liberty, I taught and observed in five schools in central Virginia, both public and
Hello, I’m Jessee Harrell, the new Youth Director at St. Paul! I’m excited to be at St. Paul and look forward to building a strong and thriving youth ministry. I’m from Radford, Virginia, and recently graduated from Liberty University in May. Through Liberty, I taught and observed in five schools in central Virginia, both public and private. I was a counselor and volunteer at Camp Dickenson for many years and have connections there that will last forever. All of my experiences have helped me realize how much I enjoy teaching and counseling young people. I can’t wait to get to know everyone at St. Paul and in Wythe County! Thank you for this opportunity, to God be the glory!
Cheryl Grubb, Administrative Assistant
Cheryl Grubb, Administrative Assistant
Hannah Mayo, Director of Children Ministries
Cheryl is a graduate of Wytheville Community College with an Associate Degree in Administrative Support Technology.
Hannah Mayo, Director of Children Ministries
Leslie Mabe, Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Choir Director
Hannah Mayo, Director of Children Ministries
Hannah is a graduate of Bluefield College with a degree in education and is currently a teacher at Bland County Elementary School. Her experience as a teenage camp counselor at Camp Laurel instilled her love of children and passion for teaching them how the Lord wants them to live.
Rohna Harkless, SonLight Music Director
Leslie Mabe, Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Choir Director
Leslie Mabe, Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Choir Director
Rohna is a graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Music Education. She has studied at Duquesne University with an emphasis in the M.A. Music Education program.
Leslie Mabe, Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Choir Director
Leslie Mabe, Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Choir Director
Leslie Mabe, Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Choir Director
Leslie received her Bachelor of Music degree from Radford University and studied voice with Professor Clarity James. She is also a music teacher and choir director at Spiller Elementary School and sings in the Wythe County Community College Choir.
Zella Dillon, Organist & Choir Accompanist
Zella Dillon, Organist & Choir Accompanist
Zella Dillon, Organist & Choir Accompanist
Zella is a graduate of the College of William and Mary with a major in Accounting and a minor in music.
Lynne Storms, SonLight Coordinator
Zella Dillon, Organist & Choir Accompanist
Zella Dillon, Organist & Choir Accompanist
Lynne is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Mathematics and a M.A.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction.
Whitley Lester, Nursery Caregiver
Zella Dillon, Organist & Choir Accompanist
Whitley Lester, Nursery Caregiver
Whitley is a graduate of Wythe County Community College with an Associate of Arts & Science degree with a major in Primary Education.