Meet Our Staff and Leadership Team

Organist: Mitch Boucher

 

Mitch has been with Hampden Highlands as organist since summer of 2021. He holds a degree in music from the University of Southern Maine, and enjoys composing new music along with his role of helping to lead the congregation as they sing the Lord’s praises. If you see him around on Sunday morning for worship or Thursday evenings for choir practice, make sure to say “hi!” to him! 

 

 

Director of Christian Formation: Jessie Davis

Jessie Davis has served as our Director of Christian Formation since 2015. She is a dedicated educator with a passion for nurturing faith and learning. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education, as well a Master’s degree and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Education Administration. For over 22 years, Jessie has been an active teacher of Sunday school classes within the Methodist church, demonstrating her commitment to spiritual growth and community. 
Jessie lives in Hampden with her husband, daughter, and their pets.

 

Lay Leader: Linda Mosley

Linda has been a Lay Leader at Hampden Highlands for many years. Linda has a deep passion for sharing the love of the Lord, and does so through ministries of outreach and justice. As Lay Leader, Linda also makes sure the people of Hampden Highlands are connected to Christ and each other. She’ll be one of the first to greet you on a Sunday morning! 

 

 

Pastor: Spencer Shaw

Spencer has been Pastor of Hampden Highlands since July of 2018. He is an ordained elder in the Methodist tradition, and holds graduate degrees in theology from Duke University and Acadia University. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree (ThD) at United Seminary. 

In addition to preaching and teaching God’s Word, Spencer loves mobilizing the congregation to make disciples of Jesus who make a difference in the community. His wife and sons (and dog who may or may not be named after one of the Wesley brothers), are the lights of his life. He continues to delight in growing in holiness of heart and life alongside the wonderful folks of Hampden Highlands!

Director of Choirs: Kalina Young

Kalina has been our voice choir director for over a decade, and our bell choir director since 2021. A music teacher by profession, Kalina delights in leading people in worship through song, and does so with infectious joy.  Get to know Kalina through choir practice on Thursday nights (bells at 5:30pm, voice at 7:00pm) or on Sunday mornings during worship! 

 

Office Administrator: Kevin Young

 

Kevin has been our Office Administrator since the end of 2020.  When he is not in the office helping keep our congregation organized on a day-to-day basis, Kevin is serving students at the University of Maine with his Challenge UMaine campus ministry. Stop by the office to say “hi!” when you get a chance