Who We Are
United Wesley of Miami is a cooperative campus ministry of the United Methodist Church serving the campuses of Florida International University and the University of Miami. We seek to empower students to gain a sense of God’s call on their life by fostering intentional Christian Community that engages in worship, service, and small groups.
STAFF
Rev. Paola Lemus Bustillos
Executive Director/Campus Minister
Paola Lemus Bustillos is a dedicated leader and minister deeply committed to serving the college community in South Florida. Paola is a founding team member of the Wesley Foundation at FIU and is currently serving as the Executive Director and Campus Minister of the United Wesley of Miami.
Raised in Miami, Paola pursued her education at Florida International University, where she laid the foundation for her career in ministry. She furthered her theological studies at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC, earning a Master of Divinity degree.
Paola’s journey in ministry has taken her across various communities and roles. She served as the Executive Director at UCF Wesley in Navarro College, Corsicana, Texas, where she made significant contributions to students’ spiritual growth and development. Before this, Paola served as the Family Discipleship Minister at Epworth United Methodist and as a Community Organizer at Gaithersburg Beloved Community in Maryland, demonstrating her versatility and dedication to community engagement and empowerment.Her commitment to global perspectives and missions led her to serve as a Global Mission Fellow in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she gained invaluable insights.
Together with her husband David, Paola finds joy in exploring new cultures and traditions through travel. They share a passion for nurturing their community and spending quality time with their beloved pups.
Paola Lemus Bustillos continues to be inspired by her faith and calling to empower and support college students in their spiritual journeys. Her leadership at FIU-MDC Wesley and United Wesley of Miami reflects her deep-rooted commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive, and spiritually enriching environments for young adults.
Rachel Hornback
UM Worship Intern
Rachel Hornback is a junior double majoring in Music Therapy and Psychology from Orlando, FL. She first got involved with Wesley during the spring semester of her freshman year, and she is proud to call Wesley her home! Her favorite Wesley event is the annual bonfire in the fall. Consistent with her musical talents, Rachel is a member and advocate for Alpha Mu, the music therapy club on campus. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, including camping and hiking, and trying out new coffee shops. A fun fact about Rachel is that she is an active balloon artist in Central Florida!
John Yudt
UM Intern
Madyson James
fiu intern
Ella Ansari
UM Social Media intern
Sara Rafael
FIU Intern - Social Media
Amara
fiu intern
