Mertice Shane to Canadensis UMC

Mertice Shane is excited to be returning to his home church at Canadensis.  A Certified Lay Minister, he has been the pastor at Paradise Valley:  Keokee Chapel UMC since 2010.  

Mr. Shane served for more than 35 years as an Associate Professor at East Stroudsburg University before retiring.  He taught courses in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine and Movement Studies.  A Certified Athletic Trainer, he was academic coordinator for the intercollegiate athletic department.  Additionally, he has been a therapist/counselor specializing in addictions. 

In addition to serving on numerous church boards and committees, he is currently co-convener of the Healing the Wounds of Racism Core Accountability team and a Cross Racial/Cross Cultural companion.