Children’s Department Staff
Rev. Jennifer Arnold
Minister to Children and Families
214-291-8092, jarnold@standrewumc.org
What I Do
- Provide vision and direction for the Children's Ministry
- Build a team of adults to provide leadership in the Children's Ministry
- Lead Baptism Classes
Julie Klossner
Assistant Minister to Children & Families
Elementary Ministry Director
214-291-8094, jklossner@standrewumc.org
What I Do
- Coordinate children’s Elementary Sunday School curriculum
- Lead large group time for 1st-3rd grade during 9:30 Sunday school hour
- Plan and provide leadership for Elevate (children’s worship service) during the 11:00 a.m. worship hour
- Build and train a team of people who have a passion for children to serve in Elementary Sunday School
Defae Weaver
Nursery & Childcare Ministry Director
214-291-8024, dweaver@standrewumc.org
What I Do
- Ensure a safe and God-centered environment for infants and children up to 2 years
- Supervise a staff of caring childcare givers who have a passion for children (Sunday mornings, Mom to Mom, and other special events).
- Coordinate Gary's Angels which is offered on Sunday mornings for special needs children.
Christine Bergh
Program Ministry Coordinator
214-291-8072, cbergh@standrewumc.org
What I Do
- Welcomes and greets families on Sunday mornings, as well as maintains all welcome centers with forms and supplies
- Assists in preparation for Sunday mornings and serves as an aid to Sunday school teachers on Sunday mornings to make copies, find supplies, etc.
- Prepare Sunday School rosters and take attendance on Sunday mornings
- Organize supply and storage rooms and purchases supplies as needed
- Assist with any special events in Children's Ministry
Barbara Burke
Preschool Ministry Coordinator
214-291-8078, bburke@standrewumc.org
What I Do
- Coordinate children's Preschool Sunday School curriculum
- Lead large group time for 3's-Kindergarten during both the 9:30 & 11:00 Sunday School hours
- Build and train a team of people who have a passion for younger children to serve in Sunday school
Stefani Reed
Elementary Ministry Coordinator
214-291-8095, sreed@standrewumc.org
What I Do
- Lead large group time for 4th & 5th grade during 9:30 Sunday School hour
- Assist with Elevate (children's worship service) during the 11:00 a.m. worship hour
- Plan and provide leadership for Elevate (children's worship services) during the Saturday Night Alive service
- Involve and train volunteers to serve on the team in all areas
- Invite and nurture visitors to the Children's Ministry programs
- Coordinate and lead missions, including MPKids
Traci Hughes
Administrative Assistant
214-291-8042, thughes@standrewumc.org
What I Do
- Maintain records on children and leaders
- Provide administrative support to the Children's Ministry