Pastor T.J. Gabelman
In July 2025, T.J. Gabelman, was appointed to the First United Methodist Church in Orange, Texas. T.J Gabelman, is an Ordained Elder with the Texas Annual Conference. T.J. received his call to ministry during a time of prayer when he was a senior in high school. He followed his call by attending Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL and receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Church Ministry. He continued his education by receiving a Master of Divinity in Practical Theology at Regent University, a Master of Theological Studies at Iliff School of Theology and most recently a Doctor of Ministry from Emory University's Candler School of Theology.
While at Southeastern University, T.J. met his wife, Amber, and they were married on August 22, 2003. They have 3 children, Charles, Jake and Tabitha. The family also includes two fur babies, cat Mocha and puppy Mr. Pugsley. Besides enjoying time with family and friends, T.J. enjoys reading, loves Star Wars and Star Trek, enjoys a good cheeseburger, and keeping up with the three-time Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos.
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