Staff

RICK PINKSTON

BS (Lambuth College), MDiv (Memphis Theological Seminary)
Campus Minister
Executive Director of The Wesley Foundation

A friend and Bishop of the church referred to Campus Ministry as "the church's last great mission field." I have come to understand the wisdom of that observation during my time at Wesley. We minister to people during the most critical years in their lives. They are learning new things. They are being exposed to new ideas. It is vital that we help them integrate these things into their lives in a faithful manner. That is a day-to-day challenge that is exciting and energizing."

I am married to Nita and have three children.

I am a fan of Sherlock Holmes, Nero Wolfe, and Firefly. I listen to jazz (I love John Coletrain). I play a little golf and I collect fountain pens.

What everyone doesn't know about me: I once almost fell off a camel.

WESLEY STOVALL

Senior
International Business

I have been coming to the Wesley Foundation since October 2008 and it has been a great experience thus far especially being from Chattanooga, Tennessee with no family around. It is a wonderful spiritually filled place where students, graduates, and fellow believers can come together in fellowship with one another. Through games such as board games, video games, pool, ping pong, nerdball, and many others, fellow students can come in and enjoy each other's company in a family environment. We at Wesley are a family and stick with each other through the competitive spirit and in one accord with God.

In the Summer of 2012, I plan to graduate from the University of Memphis. I am currently a licensed preacher in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and in the process of becoming an ordained minister upon graduation.

My hobbies are Spending Time with family and friends, watching all types of movies, dancing, traveling around the world
Interest: Religion, Politics
Favorite Movie: Titanic
Favorite Artists: Byron Cage/Beverly Crawford

What everyone doesn't know about me: I have ridden in a United States Army Blackhawk 3 times

SARAH LOUISE COBB

Senior
Education

I've been at Wesley for about 4 years now. My experiences at Wesley have helped me not only gain a campus family but also helped me strengthen and resolve my ideas and faith about God and my faith

I am a teachers assistant and after school counselor. I love children and plan to go into children's ministry one day.

My hobbies include reading, cooking, talking, watching any action movie or TV show.
I love to argue and play devils advocate in about any subject.

JORDAN KELLEY

    Junior
    Computer Engineering

Wesley was one of the first student organizations I visited when I was a freshman. I came and never returned until a year later and I've been here since then, a total of 3 years. It was only recently that I found out why I love it here over anywhere else on campus. The sense of belonging, the friends I've made, and the great Tuesday night services have kept me hooked and I will never leave!

BARRETT SCOTT

Freshman
Mathematics

I did not know many people at the University of Memphis. When I came to the Wesley Foundation, they welcomed me into the familyt. the food is not the only reson I keep coming back! (though the food is always awesome!)

Something people don't know about me: I never get cold!