Mission Rivers Welcomes New District Superintendent

Welcome to our new District Superintendent Rev. Lindsey Baynham Freeman!

Rev. Lindsey Baynham Freeman is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and currently serves as the Mission Rivers District Superintendent. Before serving as a Superintendent, Lindsey served at Welborne UMC, in the Conference Office, Campus Ministry and as an associate pastor. This July begins year 14 of full-time ministry! Lindsey is a Virginia native and grew up in Richmond as well as Yorktown, VA. Both equally feel like home. 

Matthew, Lindsey’s husband, is a consultant for Race & Diversity Inclusion through his business Dialectix Consulting. Lindsey & Matthew were married in December of 2020, and have 2 children, Bronwyn & Myles. They both love music, to cook and to travel. 

When it comes to ministry, Lindsey is passionate about connecting folks in light of their gifts, preaching, teaching and strategically thinking of how to be in community.

Her StrengthsFinder Signature Strengths are: Adaptability, Restorative, Empathy, Arranger and Deliberative and she is Enneagram 3. Looking forward to serving, exploring and learning with you!