Church Staff
Our Leadership
When you walk through the doors at Piney Grove, our hope is that you feel like you’re a part of the community. Our ultimate desire, as a body of devoted followers of Jesus, is to create an environment where people can experience the presence of God in a life-transforming way.
Our Lead Pastor.
Rev Scott Gallimore
Scott was called into the ministry while attending Piney Grove UMC with his wife, Rita, in 1992. The Walk to Emmaus was an instrumental means of grace in clarifying that call. As a former professional jockey at Oaklawn Park and throughout the midwest, Scott’s testimony includes how God led him from the “Pasture to the Pastor.” As a foundation for counseling Scott was a psychology major at Henderson State University and completed his ministry preparation by serving churches in Kentucky while completing a Master of Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary. Rita and Scott homeschooled their four children Bethany (ASU), Samuel (LA Tech), Rachael (UCA) and Jordan (National Park Community College). Outside of church activities, you may find the Gallimore family camping, hiking, boating or riding horses at their Royal Gold Ranch.

David Stewart
Executive Minister

Mike Lovelady
Worship Pastor

Angi Holmes
Financial Administrator

Kelley Lovelady
Children's Music Minister

Linda Godwin
Administrative Assistant

Sherry Riggs
Church Treasurer
Piney Grove people are Disciples of Jesus who love God and our Neighbors
When you walk through the doors at Piney Grove, our hope is that you feel like you’re a part of the community. Our ultimate desire, as a body of devoted followers of Jesus, is to create an environment where people can experience the presence of God in a life-transforming way.