Angelo Sanchez
Lead Pastor
Hi, friends! I'm Angelo and I am thrilled to be part of the Wesley team. My love for Jesus Christ is rooted in my experience of his grace, mercy, and love. I'm so thankful that, as an inquisitive youth with questions and skepticism about God and faith, Christ led me to a community that did not dismiss my questions, but gave me space to ask them, even when easy answers could not be provided. It is my hope to always be part of creating space for all people to explore God, ask questions of faith, and come to know the love that Christ already has for them.
The greatest blessing in my life is my family. I am married to Amy and together we have two kiddos, Amelia and Austin.
In 2006, after hearing God's call to pastoral ministry I embarked on a journey that would eventually bring me to Duke Divinity School where I graduated with a Master of Divinity degree in 2013. I've been serving churches in full-time pastoral ministry since that time and I give God thanks for the opportunity to journey alongside the people of Wesley Memorial UMC.
Favorite scripture: "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:12-13)
Favorite movie: The Sandlot
Favorite book: The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis
Favorite Music: Classical, Jazz, 90s Hiphop
The greatest blessing in my life is my family. I am married to Amy and together we have two kiddos, Amelia and Austin.
In 2006, after hearing God's call to pastoral ministry I embarked on a journey that would eventually bring me to Duke Divinity School where I graduated with a Master of Divinity degree in 2013. I've been serving churches in full-time pastoral ministry since that time and I give God thanks for the opportunity to journey alongside the people of Wesley Memorial UMC.
Favorite scripture: "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:12-13)
Favorite movie: The Sandlot
Favorite book: The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis
Favorite Music: Classical, Jazz, 90s Hiphop
Becca Detterman
Associate Pastor
Hello hello! My name is Becca Detterman. I was appointed to Wesley in 2022 and love being part of this congregation. I grew up in and around many churches and have a deep love for worship and ministry. North Carolina has been my home since I began attending Duke Divinity School in 2016, though my wild and wonderful home state (Kentucky) remains close to my heart. I graduated from Duke in 2019 and was ordained as an Elder in Full Connection in the North Carolina Annual Conference in 2024. My favorite things include music, coffee, ice cream, traveling, and anything neon. I cheer for both Duke and Carolina (unless they are playing each other…then I have a dilemma) but consider my team to be the Louisville Cardinals. My favorite parts of ministry are getting to know people, hearing their stories, sharing God’s love, and having a lot of fun along the way.
Favorite scripture: "So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!" (2 Corinthians 5:17, NRSV)
Favorite movie: Twister
Favorite book: Tattoos on the Heart, Fr. Greg Boyle
Favorite music: Lots of it! Country, Christian, and hip-hop are what I listen to most often.
Favorite scripture: "So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!" (2 Corinthians 5:17, NRSV)
Favorite movie: Twister
Favorite book: Tattoos on the Heart, Fr. Greg Boyle
Favorite music: Lots of it! Country, Christian, and hip-hop are what I listen to most often.
Emma Strickland
Pastoral Intern
Hi there! My name is Emma Strickland and I am excited to join Wesley Memorial UMC this summer as a Pastoral Intern. I am currently studying Social Work at UNC Wilmington, and am looking forward to exploring how my faith and passions within the field of social work intersect while pursuing a call to ministry. I was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina and have thoroughly enjoyed being in Wilmington these past few years. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family as well as my cat, Mila. I also love all things coffee, thrifting, and traveling. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone at Wesley and immersing myself in this wonderful community.
Favorite scripture: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
Favorite movie: The Fault in Our Stars
Favorite book: The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides
Favorite music: Country, Indie, and Pop
Favorite scripture: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
Favorite movie: The Fault in Our Stars
Favorite book: The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides
Favorite music: Country, Indie, and Pop
Alex Rammell
Director of Family Ministries
Hello hello! My name is Alexandra Rammell. I had the honor of joining Wesley Memorial June 2026 as the Director of Family Ministries! I grew up primarily in Cary, NC and graduated high school in Katy, TX. I have served in a variety of ministries including Young Life and Joni and Friends. My husband and I have lived in Texas, Nicaragua as missionaries, and now Wilmington. My two kids James and Elena love running around, dancing, and laughing. My favorite things include ice cream, traveling, Disney princesses, and pink. We are a house divided- I am a Texas Longhorn, and Jameson is both a Texas Tech Red Raider and a Texas A&M Aggie. However, in North Carolina, I prefer Carolina blue. My favorite parts of ministry are getting to know people, serving in whatever way needed, and snacks.
Favorite scripture: “Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for what is right. They will be filled.” (Matthew 5:16, NIRV)
Favorite movie: Dante’s Peak
Favorite book: Cold Tangerines, Shauna Niequist
Favorite music: Natalia Lafourcade, worship music, Taylor Swift - a wide variety!
Favorite scripture: “Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for what is right. They will be filled.” (Matthew 5:16, NIRV)
Favorite movie: Dante’s Peak
Favorite book: Cold Tangerines, Shauna Niequist
Favorite music: Natalia Lafourcade, worship music, Taylor Swift - a wide variety!
Clara Schwamm
Traditional Music Director
It feels like I have always been a part of music ministry, from children’s choir, to youth choir, to handbells in the church I grew up in in Fayetteville, then handbells at a church in Durham during college. When I moved to Wilmington in 2019, I found that I was missing both music and worship as I did not have a way to get to a church, then was home bound at the beginning of Covid. I was delighted to find the community, worship, and music opportunities at Wesley, after what felt like forever live-streaming my home church’s services each week.
Favorite scripture: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27 NIV)
Favorite movie: Stardust
Favorite book: Babel, R.F. Kuang
Favorite music: All kinds! Classical, choral, show tunes, pop, rap, bluegrass, the list goes on.
Favorite scripture: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27 NIV)
Favorite movie: Stardust
Favorite book: Babel, R.F. Kuang
Favorite music: All kinds! Classical, choral, show tunes, pop, rap, bluegrass, the list goes on.
Dillon Frazier
A/V Technician
My name is Dillon Frazier I grew up here in Wilmington, North Carolina. I met my wife here as she was studying abroad in America at UNCW. She is from Wales in the United Kingdom and has moved here with me. I love music, I’m playing with 2 bands in the area right now so I stay busy with that. I’m also a huge sports fan. My teams are the San Francisco 49ers and the Carolina Hurricanes.
Favorite scripture: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34-35 NIV)
Favorite movie: Oppenheimer
Favorite book: I truly can't tell you the last book I read.
Favorite music: Creed
Favorite scripture: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34-35 NIV)
Favorite movie: Oppenheimer
Favorite book: I truly can't tell you the last book I read.
Favorite music: Creed
Eston Brinkley III
Facilities Manager
I’m blessed that June 26th of 2017 was my first day as facility manager at Wesley. The preceding 20 years I spent as a general contractor focusing on restoration and remodeling under my own company banner. My family joined Wesley in 1982 and I was active with the youth group. In 1984 I helped set up and run the first video equipment to broadcast the services on local public access. I remember taking the big cassette to the local cable provider on Mondays after school.
The Building structures are my primary focus as facility manager. Their safety and cleanliness are foremost followed by the overall environment and efficiency. Creating an inviting, comfortable, and bright environment is an ongoing project. Our buildings are our biggest physical tool for discipleship and they should convey-- ‘This is Your home with Your brothers and sisters’.
Annie, my wife, and I were married by Wesley Memorial pastor, Rodney Hamm in 1994. We have two children: Eston and Jessica. My son graduated from NC State and is working as a chemical engineer at a phosphate mine. Jessica, my daughter, will finish her accounting undergrad degree in December of ‘24 and after an internship will start grad school in the fall of ‘25. Annie is an outstanding mom, partner, and a career kindergarten teacher.
Favorite scripture: "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you." (Proverbs 4:6)
Favorite movie: Shaun of the Dead
Favorite book: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
Favorite music: instrumental lo-fi (at the moment)
The Building structures are my primary focus as facility manager. Their safety and cleanliness are foremost followed by the overall environment and efficiency. Creating an inviting, comfortable, and bright environment is an ongoing project. Our buildings are our biggest physical tool for discipleship and they should convey-- ‘This is Your home with Your brothers and sisters’.
Annie, my wife, and I were married by Wesley Memorial pastor, Rodney Hamm in 1994. We have two children: Eston and Jessica. My son graduated from NC State and is working as a chemical engineer at a phosphate mine. Jessica, my daughter, will finish her accounting undergrad degree in December of ‘24 and after an internship will start grad school in the fall of ‘25. Annie is an outstanding mom, partner, and a career kindergarten teacher.
Favorite scripture: "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you." (Proverbs 4:6)
Favorite movie: Shaun of the Dead
Favorite book: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
Favorite music: instrumental lo-fi (at the moment)
Jessica Smith
Director of Communications & Hospitality
In October 2023, I had the privilege of working many shifts in the Wesley pumpkin patch and shortly thereafter, I happily accepted the position of office administrator! I am a mom, a sister, and hope to be a friendly face to anyone who calls, emails, or visits our church.
For most of my life, through college and beyond, I have pursued my passion for dance and other movement practices. I graduated from East Carolina University with a BFA in Dance Performance and went on to work professionally in Greensboro, Boston and New York. Currently I am finding joy and meaning in liturgical dance. You might be thinking, ‘how does this relate to office administration?!’. You’d be in good company because I often ask God the same question; I feel like he just smiles and asks me to keep trusting.
For most of my life, through college and beyond, I have pursued my passion for dance and other movement practices. I graduated from East Carolina University with a BFA in Dance Performance and went on to work professionally in Greensboro, Boston and New York. Currently I am finding joy and meaning in liturgical dance. You might be thinking, ‘how does this relate to office administration?!’. You’d be in good company because I often ask God the same question; I feel like he just smiles and asks me to keep trusting.
Favorite scripture: "My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you." (Job 42:5 NIV)
"Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." (James 5:16 NIV)
Favorite book: Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens
Favorite music: Bluegrass, Funk/Soul, Classical, Rock
Linda Skipper
Director of Operations
Hello! I am originally from WV. I have an undergraduate degree from Marshall University and a graduate degree from UNCW, as well as a certificate as a NC Certified Public Manager, a NC Certified Mediator, and Strategic Management. I have over 30 years’ experience in fiscal and personnel management and enjoy my work and the opportunity to help and serve others. I enjoy volunteering and currently am an officer with my neighborhood HOA; volunteer at the Wilson Community Center; served as a sorority advisor for 10 years and have tutored in the school system. My hobbies include reading, exercising, crafts, and I love the beach.
Favorite scripture: "She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future." (Proverbs 31:25)
Favorite movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite book: The Turning Point, Malcolm Gladwell
Favorite music: love all types of music. My favorite band is Journey.
Taylor Lee
Contemporary Worship Leader
Hey there, I’m Taylor Lee, a wilmington native, bassist, composer, and educator . Music has been at the core of my life since I was 11 years old. After years of intense study, I earned a full scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music and later completed my education with a B.A. in Jazz Performance from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
My professional career has been a whirlwind of opportunities, that I am incredibly thankful for. I’ve had the privilege of performing with artists like Nico and Vinz, Katy Perry, Nick Jonas, Bela Fleck, Warren Haynes, Marcus King and many more!
My focus these days has been being the best dad to my two sons, Noah and Gabriel. I also am the Professor Of Jazz bass at UNCW, so life has come full circle!
My other passion has been leading Worship for the past 13 years. I love Jesus with all of my heart, and really find joy in bringing people into HIs presence through music. Wesley has been so welcoming to me, and I consider everyone at this church family. Please come join us in worship at the Oasis service, I’d love to meet you!
My focus these days has been being the best dad to my two sons, Noah and Gabriel. I also am the Professor Of Jazz bass at UNCW, so life has come full circle!
My other passion has been leading Worship for the past 13 years. I love Jesus with all of my heart, and really find joy in bringing people into HIs presence through music. Wesley has been so welcoming to me, and I consider everyone at this church family. Please come join us in worship at the Oasis service, I’d love to meet you!
Favorite scripture: "Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation." (Psalm 27:9)
Favorite movie: Man of Steel
Favorite book: The Life of David, Arthur W. Pink
Favorite music: Jazz fusion, Neo-soul, Gospel