Meet the Staff
The Reverend Dr. Lewis J. Hiserote, Lead Pastor
Our lead pastor, Lew Hiserote has served the Clinton United Methodist Church since July 2009. He and his wife, Margie came to CUMC having served the Marlton UMC for 13 years. Lew & Margie are proud parents to Ryan, Aaron, and Kaitlin. Ryan, an officer in the US Airforce, is working on a Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Aaron currently works for a computer firm in Burlington County. Kaitlin is immersed in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Boston University, having graduated from Messiah College.
Pastor Lew graduated from Houghton College with a BA in Religion in 1978. He and Margie moved to Kentucky in 1979 and Lew graduated with a Master's of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in 1982. In the late 80s and early 90s, he worked on (but did not complete) a Computer Science degree. He later returned to Asbury for a Doctor of Ministry degree, graduating in 1999. Pastor Lew is an ordained elder in the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and has enjoyed full-time ministry for 28 years.
Pastor Lew's hobbies and interests include building computers, bicycling, gardening, woodworking, and construction, kayaking, camping, issues in science and technology, and weightlifting. Lew and Margie enjoy being outdoors, visiting the Jersey shore, and traveling in remote areas.
The Reverend Amanda Hemenetz, Associate Pastor
CUMC welcomes Rev. Amanda Hemenetz as our Associate Pastor. Amanda recently graduated from Drew Theological School with a Master of Divinity degree after 5 years of part-time study and was received as a Provisional Elder at the Greater NJ Annual Conference in May 2010. Amanda is an avid reader and enjoys writing stories & poetry, painting, singing, watching movies, driving long distances, wandering in nature, swimming, and chatting! Originally from Rockaway, NJ, Pastor Amanda spent a 3-month hiatus in western NC for her Clinical Pastoral Education training (hospital chaplaincy). She attended Centenery College in Hackettstown for her undergraduate degree in psychology. She's worked in a nursing home as an activity director as well as in the social services. Amanda felt called to the ministry around the age of 15 and enjoys working with all ages of people from the youngest to the eldest child of God. She's eager to recognize and cultivate God's calling on each person's gifts and talents. Above all else, Amanda firmly believes that God is love and looks forward to sharing her faith, friendship, worship, and service with the congregation of CUMC, the community, and the world! We welcome Amanda & George Hemenetz and their baby son, Gregory.
Dr. Victor Shen, Music Director
Mrs. Hsin-Yi Tsai, Organist
Church Office & Secretary
Phone: 908-735-7025, ext. 100
