LEADERS
Rev. Earl Kim, Lead Pastor
Rev. Earl Kim has been serving First United Methodist Church of Montclair since July 2012. Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, he moved to Boston in 2007 for his Master of Divinity degree at Boston University School of Theology. He is currently working on his PhD in Theological and Philosophical Studies at Drew University in Madison, NJ. Deeply rooted in his multiethnic and multicultural understanding and experience, Rev. Kim pursues diverse small group ministries and community-oriented missions and ministries at First Montclair. He enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with his wife and dog.
Rev. Earl Kim has been serving First United Methodist Church of Montclair since July 2012. Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, he moved to Boston in 2007 for his Master of Divinity degree at Boston University School of Theology. He is currently working on his PhD in Theological and Philosophical Studies at Drew University in Madison, NJ. Deeply rooted in his multiethnic and multicultural understanding and experience, Rev. Kim pursues diverse small group ministries and community-oriented missions and ministries at First Montclair. He enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with his wife and dog.
Rev. Franck Aguilh, Pastor of Mission
Rev. Franck Aguilh is our retired elder in residence. He retired from parish ministry and founded Haiti Hope House in 2010, the year that the earthquake hit Haiti. His mission work through Haiti Hope House is focused on leading change through education and training. In 2018, Haiti Hope House completed the construction of the Learning Center in Mizak, Haiti, where ESL classes and vocational workshops are offered for local children and young adults. Rev. Aguilh worked as an engineer for many years and earned his Master of Divinity degree from Drew University in 2003.
You can find more information on Haiti Hope House here.
Rev. Franck Aguilh is our retired elder in residence. He retired from parish ministry and founded Haiti Hope House in 2010, the year that the earthquake hit Haiti. His mission work through Haiti Hope House is focused on leading change through education and training. In 2018, Haiti Hope House completed the construction of the Learning Center in Mizak, Haiti, where ESL classes and vocational workshops are offered for local children and young adults. Rev. Aguilh worked as an engineer for many years and earned his Master of Divinity degree from Drew University in 2003.
You can find more information on Haiti Hope House here.
Mr. Ken Rapp, Music Director
Mr. Ken Rapp has been Organist/Music Director here at First United Methodist Church of Montclair since 1964. At that time he was studying organ with William K. Burns at Morrow Memorial Church in Maplewood who introduced him to the music committee here, and the rest is history. While working as an electrical engineer at PSE&G for 28 years, he was a member and then director of the employees club chorus. He served as accompanist and music director for the Assumption Theater in Morristown from 1970 to 1982 and is at present a member of the Seton Hall University Choir. He has been accompanist and assistant director of the Morris Choral Society since 1973. Mr. Rapp is a member of the American Guild of Organists, the Organ Historical Society, and the American Theater Organ Society.
Mr. Ken Rapp has been Organist/Music Director here at First United Methodist Church of Montclair since 1964. At that time he was studying organ with William K. Burns at Morrow Memorial Church in Maplewood who introduced him to the music committee here, and the rest is history. While working as an electrical engineer at PSE&G for 28 years, he was a member and then director of the employees club chorus. He served as accompanist and music director for the Assumption Theater in Morristown from 1970 to 1982 and is at present a member of the Seton Hall University Choir. He has been accompanist and assistant director of the Morris Choral Society since 1973. Mr. Rapp is a member of the American Guild of Organists, the Organ Historical Society, and the American Theater Organ Society.
Ms. Diane O'Neill, Administrative Assistant
