Pastor Matt Gaston
Lead Pastor
972-423-4506 ext. 109
Matt Gaston is the Lead Pastor entering his sixth year at FUMC. After concentrating in Economics at Harvard University, he managed several small businesses before going to SMU to earn a Masters of Divinity but NOT to be a pastor. God must have found that funny; at SMU Matt discovered his call to ministry and a pastor for a wife, the Rev. Cammy Gaston. They have served around the North Texas Conference, including starting a new church. They have a 27-year-old son named Blaine and a rescue golden retriever (their third) named Shasta. A generalist and an Enneagram 8, Matt enjoys life coaching, reading, regular exercise, home projects, golf, travel and The Voice–all made better with Cammy. He is also a shameless fan of OU football and FUMC Plano and hopes you will be too!
Pastor Judith Reedy
Associate Pastor
972-423-4506 ext. 123
Judith is happy to be serving for the second time at First UMC Plano. While attending Perkins School of Theology, Judith was appointed to FUMC Plano where she met and served with a community of lifetime friends. Together they “christened” the rafters of the church’s current location at a misty Easter sunrise service.This time around, Judith is focusing on pastoral care and making connections. She believes that the church remains the greatest hope for social change we have in the world. When we are in good relationship with God and our neighbors, nothing becomes impossible. Rick and Judith have three adult sons, two daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren. They live on a creek in Frisco where wildlife is habitual and welcomed – a spot populated with her grandmother’s trees. As a former English teacher, Judith laments the untold number of mistakes she makes while texting and sending without proofreading.
Dr. Gayle Landis
Minister to Adult Education
Gayle Landis is a retired Elder in the North Texas Conference. She has served several churches as Senior Pastor during her ministry. Gayle and her family have lived in Plano since 1995 when she came to attend seminary. She has come to FUMC Plano to follow one her deepest callings—to help folks grow closer to God. Gayle has three children: Nick, Zack and Megan. Nick is looking forward to getting married in October. He works and lives in Georgetown, Texas making music. Zack is an Ordained Elder in this Conference, is married and has two children. Megan Is married and lives in Louisiana and teaches at the University of Louisiana. In her spare time Gayle loves to read, swim, and spend time with her children and grandchildren.