Christ United Methodist Church of Lehigh Acres
Staff & Leaders

  • Charlene Golden

    Charlene Golden
    Church Administrator

    She has been a member of the church from 1998 but became part of the staff in March 2009. Her passion is working with the children and she leads the children and youth ministries at the church. Charlene was a military dependent for 36 years so she understands change and moving to a new location.

  • Lia Willetts

    Lia Willetts

    Rev. Lia Icaza Willetts is a clergy in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and served in churches for the last 24 years. Rev. Willetts serves the pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Lehigh Acres. Pastor Lia brings her expertise as spiritual leader and educator, teaching in settings that included: United Methodist Women’s Schools of Christian Mission, district, conferences and national events. Pastor Lia is committed to making disciples of all nations for the transformation of the world. She is a dynamic and biblical preacher and teacher equipped to lead workshops, seminars and presentations such as The Faith Sharing Congregation, Evangelism and Spirituality, Parents as Spiritual guides, The Joy of Spiritual Disciplines, Prayer as a Healing Ministry, Walking with God in Daily Life, Companions in Christ, Developing a Heart for God, for people and for Missions, Men and Women in Tune with God, Discovering and claiming your spiritual gifts. Pastor Lia has been married for 26 years to Rev. Tom Willetts pastor of Good Shepherd United Methodist in North Ft. Myers.