Pianist and Tenor, Mr. Krajcik manages multiple musical roles throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties.  An educator by trade, Mr. Krajcik is Director of Choral and Vocal Studies at the prestigious Visual & Performing Arts Academy of Red Bank Regional High School.  Here he oversees multiple ensembles, teaches AP Theory, and coaches four different levels of classical and CCM voice.  His ensembles compete regularly and have performed at Carnegie Hall, The Lincoln Center, The White House, and throughout Germany.  

Mr. Krajcik maintains an active Vocal & Piano studio with locations in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.  His students have gone on to some of the countries most respected Universities and Conversatories including Eastman School of Music, Westminster Choir College, NYU - Tisch, Indiana University - Jacobs School of Music, and University of Miami - Frost School of Music.  He is also an adjunct professor at  Brookdale Community College.

On weekends Mr. Krajcik serves as Organist & Director of Music at First United Methodist Church of Toms River. His role includes leading traditional and contemporary worship as well as directing multiple choirs and volunteering in youth ministry/leadership.  

Mr. Krajcik earned a Master of Music Degree in Conducting from Westminster Choir College, as well as a Double Bachelors in Music Education and Piano Performance from the University of Delaware. He's studied conducting with James Jordan, Joseph Flummerfelt, Andrew Megill, and Joe Miller recording with the Westminster Choir on the NAXOS label.  

He maintains professional memberships with American Federation of Musicians local 802, American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education,  National Association for Teachers of Singing, and American Guild of Organists.

Laura joined First United Methodist Church as a member in 1986 and feels truly blessed to continue to serve the Lord as the church’s Administrative Assistant. Recently, she retired from 30 years in Real Estate Management and looks forward to this new chapter in her life.

Laura loves spending free time with her children and beautiful grandchildren. They especially love the monthly Pancake Breakfast here at First Church!  When not working, she can be found wandering at a classic car show, listening to music, doing a jigsaw puzzle, or spending time in Ocean Grove. 

Julie has resided in Toms River for the past 4 years. She grew up in Red Bank, NJ where she attended Bethel Bible Chapel. In addition to being the Children’s Christian Education Director at First Church, Julie manages a local podiatry practice where she has been for the past 19 years. When Julie is not serving in the church, she enjoys volunteering for a local crisis call center, and can be found at Cattus Island Park enjoying nature, or one of our beautiful beaches soaking up the sunshine.

Heather has been serving as Co-Leader of the Youth and College Ministry since 2025. Holding a BA in Psychology and Computer Information Systems and certified as a K–6 teacher, she combines educational experience with a heart for ministry. After five years of dedicated service as a parent volunteer in the Youth Ministry, she stepped into leadership with a passion for mentoring young people and supporting them in their faith journey.

“Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” — 1 Timothy 4:12