Our Staff
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Rev. Nance Hixon, Pastor
Nance Hixon is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. He has pastored congregations in Mississippi since 2012, serving in Natchez and Sumrall before coming to Eastlawn. He loves the Bible and helping others bump into God's Spirit. Nance is married to Emily, and they have been blessed with two wonderful little girls, Noah and Sojourner (Jo). Nance is a proud LSU Tiger, though he doesn't judge (much), and an alum of Duke Divinity School. He is a lifelong nerd and enjoys reading and indoor rock climbing, but he doesn’t get to do the things he enjoys because of his two wonderful little girls.
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Robert Weathersby, Lay pastor
Robert Weathersby is currently serving as lay pastor, and senior adult facilitator at Eastlawn. Robert grew up in Gulfport and attended Mississippi State University. Robert worked for 35 years in public education as a teacher, counselor, and principal. Robert is married to Carolyn, has two children, William Weathersby and Leslie Ryder, and three grand children, Michael, Maya, and Whitney. Robert enjoys music, reading, and running.
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Lashunda Taulbee, Administrative Assistant
Lashunda has been employed with Eastlawn UMC since 1996 as Administrative Assistant (secretary/bookkeeper). She has been married to Davie Taulbee for 29 years and has 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She is a member of Wade Baptist Church and lives in Hurley, MS. Lashunda worked at 2 other churches in the area prior to coming to Eastlawn.