Staff
Antoinette Gaboton-Moss, Pastor
Pastor Antoinette is passionate about sharing the incredible hope we have in Jesus Christ. She was the director of lifelong learning at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and previously served as senior pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Highland Park, New Jersey, and St. Mark, in the historic Earlewood neighborhood of Columbia.
Prior to entering the ministry, Pastor Antoinette worked in the New York City offices of two global advertising agencies and as a project manager for Special Olympics New Jersey before establishing her own consulting firm that specialized in marketing, event planning, and branding for non-profit and faith-based organizations in New Jersey. Her diverse interests are reflected in her extensive background, which includes community service and missions in the Philippines, Haiti, and Ghana, West Africa, with churches, schools, and community groups.
Pastor Antoinette received a Master of Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity in Interdisciplinary Studies from Regent University. She is married to Rev. Kermit Moss, Sr., and they have three wonderful children: Kermit Jr., Sebastian and Chloe.
Weston Cheatham, Youth Director
Weston is a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and has been working with youth for more than two decades. He has a passion for sharing the gospel with teenagers.
Walker Rosier, Piano Accompanist
Walker Rosier believes that God’s love is embedded in the joy people feel while playing and hearing music. He grew up playing piano and singing in his church’s choir and has performed with the Royal School of Church Music at many notable churches in the United States, such as the Washington National Cathedral, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and the Virginia Theological Seminary. Walker joined NEUMC as a piano accompanist in his final year of high school and has worked with NEUMC throughout his study at the University of South Carolina.
Dale A. Purvis, Office Manager
Dale grew up in Indiana. After graduating from High School he joined the U.S. Army as a Chaplain Assistant and served 24 years before retiring. Dale has served as the Office Manager at NEUMC for 21 years. Dale and his wife, Dawn currently live in Columbia.