Pastor Ernie serves both Bath UMC and New Harbor UMC as a Part-time Minister. He leads services at both communities on Sundays, and splits his time during the week between the two locations and serving the parishioners as he is needed.

His passion is seeking a balance of boldness for the kingdom and a humility of being a human as a daily journey. He strives to fully live a life that is a seamless response to a relationship with God and others.

Ernie has 38 years of experience in the pastoral role, alongside his 22 years of service in the military. He served for four years in the United States Air Force and eighteen years in the Navy Reserve, with part of his time in the Navy Reserve split between the Marines and the Coast Guard. A large portion of his service was based at the Brunswick Naval Air Station in Brunswick, Maine, about 20 minutes from Bath.

As a Pastor, he loves going back to the spiritual basics as a way of renewing lives. He has served on approximately a dozen Tres Dias and Walk to Emmaus retreats over the years, and the Disciple Bible studies he has led have been an instrument of spiritual renewal for many.

Serving the youth and children in Christian leadership has also been a long-standing passion for Ernie as he has volunteered for 30 years as a counselor and dean for the camps held at Mechuwana in Winthrop, Maine. His love of soccer has resulted in his coaching elementary soccer camps as well as coaching in town and school leagues where he has lived.

Ernie is a devoted family man and has been married to Joan for 45 years, and they have three sons and ten grandchildren. He counts Grandpa as his greatest promotion. In the rare free time that he is not busy serving his community, his hobbies include hiking, vegetable gardening, photography, and woodworking.

If you are in need of pastoral care, or would like to learn more about our church and services, please feel free to reach out to Pastor Ernie using our contact form.