Press Release
August 14, 2025
From: Messy Church USA Board of Directors
Exciting News to Share
The Board of Directors of Messy Church USA is thrilled to announce that Dr. Johannah Myers has been named the next Executive Director of Messy Church USA, beginning September 1, 2025.
Johannah has served Messy Church USA faithfully since 2020, first as our Associate Director and then as our Program Director. She demonstrates a deep love for intergenerational ministry, creativity, and spiritual formation to Messy Church communities across the country. In this new role, she will lead her vision, energy, and collaborative spirit to lead Messy Church USA into its next chapter.
Johannah brings a wealth of experience from her work in local churches, national networks, and denominational spaces. She currently leads a Messy Church at Aldersgate UMC in Greenville, SC, that she helped start in 2013. Her leadership has already helped deepen relationships across our growing Messy Church network, and we’re excited for all that’s ahead under her guidance.
Please join us in celebrating this new beginning and in praying for Johannah as she steps into this important role!
With gratitude and hope,
Rev. Chelsea Benham
Cathy Brackin
Maureen Carey
Rev. Brett DeHart
Rev. Dr. Christina Embree
Crystal Goetz
Rev. Kim Nagy
Rev. Dr. Douglas Powe
Dawn Rundman
Rev. Ginny Wheeler
Rev. Jim White