We are thankful for our amazing staff at The Woodlands Methodist Church. Get to know some of them a little better below, and be sure to say “hi” if you see them around campus.

If you would like to show our staff how much you appreciate all their hard work, please consider giving to our Staff Giving Program.

JUST SOME OF OUR AMAZING STAFF

Alyssa Porter
Alyssa Porter

Alyssa Porter
NextGen Kids Lead Shepherd

What are you most thankful for this year?
The many blessings God has given me in rich relationships

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
The people! From staff to our families, TWMC is full of spiritually strong, kind, caring people.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Pecan pie

What do you like to do in your free time?
Musical theater! I perform/work part-time with a local theater company.

Amanda Alexander
Amanda Alexander

Amanda Alexander
ROCK Database Manager

What are you most thankful for this year?
Family and friends. After the past few years, it’s even more special to be surrounded by family and friends who love and support me, especially my husband and daughter.

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
I love that we all have the opportunity to serve God and further the mission of our church using the talents He has given us. I’m surrounded by some incredibly talented and amazing people!

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Stuffing (or dressing as my grandmother always said!)

What do you like to do in your free time?
Read, watch theatre (especially musicals!), travel

Bishop Bob Hayes
Bishop Bob Hayes

Bishop Bob Hayes
Bishop Emeritus

What are you most thankful for this year?
For being in a community of faith like TWMC

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
The excitement that comes in serving the Lord

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Cornbread dressing

What do you like to do in your free time?
Watch sports of every kind

Dr. Bob Horton
Dr. Bob Horton

Dr. Bob Horton
Director of Music Ministry

What are you most thankful for this year?
That we have an amazing and faithful congregation who seeks to live out our mission!

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
We have an amazing staff who love and support each other!

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Dressing (if I make it)

What do you like to do in your free time?
Spend time with my family and travel when we can

Brenna Bullock
Brenna Bullock

Brenna Bullock
Harvest Worship Leader

What are you most thankful for this year?
My family and my health

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
The support from leadership and the thankfulness from congregants!

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Stuffing and gravy

What do you like to do in your free time?
I love to be with family and friends.

Rev. Cabe Matthews
Rev. Cabe Matthews

Rev. Cabe Matthews
Pastor of The Church at Montgomery

What are you most thankful for this year?
The Lord’s faithfulness!

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
The legacy of faithfulness, not to anyone’s ego or to “the way we’ve always done things,” but to the Kingdom of the Living God

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
All the carbs (turkey is for the birds)! If I had to pick one favorite, I’d say dirty rice, unless I’m going non-traditional, then it’s tacos all the way!

What do you like to do in your free time?
In no particular order: read, write, cook, learn about almost anything, play with my kids, hang out with my wife

Connie Wilson
Connie Wilson

Connie Wilson
Loft Ministry Assistant

What are you most thankful for this year?
My family and to be able to have an amazing work family

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
My coworkers and the giggles

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
The stuffing 100%

What do you like to do in your free time?
I love to explore new food places or go to a coffee shop!

Dylan Meeker
Dylan Meeker

Dylan Meeker
Caring Ministry Assistant

What are you most thankful for this year?
My wife and two sons

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
The ability to provide tons of community outreach in The Woodlands and Montgomery

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Ham and mashed potatoes!

What do you like to do in your free time?
Working out and outdoor family activities

Rev. Enrique Sanchez
Rev. Enrique Sanchez

Rev. Enrique Sanchez
Pastor of Spanish Ministry

What are you most thankful for this year?
First of all, I am super grateful to God for bringing our congregation to TWMC this year. And I am also very grateful for how TWMC has received us. Everyone has shown us the greatest affection and respect and has helped us in everything we have needed.

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
Among all the staff I have had to interact with at some point, I have never seen one angry. If anyone has been, they have not shown it to me! (hahaha)

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
No matter the date or the celebration, for me a good cut of beef is always welcome on my plate.

What do you like to do in your free time?
Enjoy a good movie, like “The Avengers”

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Jennifer Walles
Jennifer Walles

Jennifer Walles
Nursery Administrative Assistant

What are you most thankful for this year?
I am thankful for time spent with my two sons and for supportive family and friends.

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
Working in the nursery is truly rewarding because I am able to witness the growth and development of the children we care for while sharing in the sense of fellowship and faith within our community.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Definitely stuffing/dressing

What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy doing projects around my house, reading and walking my dog, Luna (when it’s not too hot outside).

Julia Loughridge
Julia Loughridge

Julia Loughridge
Rebelbase Lead Event Coordinator

What are you most thankful for this year?
Becoming a mom!

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
My favorite part of working at the church is my team and the students I get to work with. We are truly a family!

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Sweet potato casserole, specifically with marshmallows!

What do you like to do in your free time?
Hang out with friends, be outside with my son, go watch the Aggies play, and sometimes retail therapy!

Laura Dinnin
Laura Dinnin

Laura Dinnin
Director of Special Needs Youth and Adults

What are you most thankful for this year?
I am most thankful for my health, family and all the students I work with in the Special Needs Ministry.

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
I love the amazing students and families that I have the pleasure of serving.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Stuffing!

What do you like to do in your free time?
I love hanging out with my family, catching up on all the celebrity gossip, and walking my dog, Waffles!

Rev. Luann Riley
Rev. Luann Riley

Rev. Luann Riley
Pastor of Community Formation

What are you most thankful for this year?
God’s faithfulness in my life

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
The people I get to work with

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows (of course)

What do you like to do in your free time?
Read and nap!

Rev. Margarita McCarthy
Rev. Margarita McCarthy

Rev. Margarita McCarthy
Pastor of Caring and Prayer Ministry

What are you most thankful for this year?
Christ’s abiding presence every day and my daughter!

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
The people

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Stuffing and sweet potato casserole

What do you like to do in your free time?
Read and ride my bike

Micheal Rafferty
Micheal Rafferty

Micheal Rafferty
Woodforest Worship Leader

What are you most thankful for this year?
My family

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
Working with an amazing staff

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Stuffing

What do you like to do in your free time?
Hang out with my wife and kids

Terry Loughridge
Terry Loughridge

Terry Loughridge
Discipleship Administrative Assistant

What are you most thankful for this year?
Two things: my recent marriage and growth in Single Life Ministry this year

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
Everything!!! I can’t imagine working anywhere else.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Stuffing! I love when there are leftovers that I can enjoy for a few days ❤️

What do you like to do in your free time?
Spend time with my grandchildren, crochet, read and yard work

Thomas Lake
Thomas Lake

Thomas Lake
NextGen Student Lead Shepherd The Church at Woodforest

What are you most thankful for this year?
Getting married to my beautiful wife!

What is your favorite part about working at The Woodlands Methodist Church?
The awesome community of support I have in my coworkers

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or dish?
Pumpkin pie

What do you like to do in your free time?
Go on a hike or work on a Lego set!