Northern Boulevard United Methodist Church
1800 S. Northern Blvd.
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 252-7977
Office Hours:
Mon-Thu, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pastor:
Rev. Paul Zimmerman (He/Him)
Pastor Paul graduated from Kansas State University (Go Wildcats!) in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in Radio/Television Broadcasting. After working in the Heavy Truck business (sales and service) for about 16 years, he answered his call to full-time ordained ministry. He graduated from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, MO, a United Methodist Seminary, in 1995 with a Master of Divinity degree. During that time, he also completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education to sharpen his skills in Pastoral care and Chaplaincy.
He is an ordained Elder in the former Missouri West Annual Conference, now the Missouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He is completing his 30th year being under appointment as a parish pastor. His hobbies include riding his bicycle on the Katy Trail, and woodworking.
To respond directly to Pastor Paul, email him at nbumcpastor@gmail.com, or contact him at 816-724-0080
Church Secretary:
Michel Powell (She/Her)
Michel graduated high school in 2015, and has since been in the work force using her technical knowledge to keep track of finances and inventory for six years. After leaving warehouse work, she worked as a Tax Associate, which is how she got interested in working with computers in a deeper way.
Now, Michel has not only helped put this church website together, but has also helped others with their own websites or personal tech problems. She loves to help her community and strives to be the best she can be.