LEADERSHIP & STAFF
The pastors and staff of John Wesley Church are blessed to be able to serve their community.
To get in touch with the staff, please use the contact form below or call the church office at 281-444-2112.
To get in touch with the staff, please use the contact form below or call the church office at 281-444-2112.
Rev. Dr. Marty Dunbar
Senior Pastor
Senior Pastor Dr. Marty Dunbar came to John Wesley in July of 2015. His 30 years in local church ministry include 8 years at Marvin MC in Tyler, Texas, and 11 years at White’s Chapel MC in Southlake, Texas.
After graduating from Southlake Carroll High School, Marty received a scholarship to play football for Baylor University, where he was the starting center. He lettered in football and track and received his degree in Radio, TV, and Film from Baylor, then followed his call into the ordained ministry by receiving his Masters of Divinity at Brite Divinity School at TCU. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Graduate Theological Foundation in May of 2013, and has been ordained in the United Methodist Church since 2002.
He is the author of a devotional book titled STOPS: 40 Encounters to the Cross. Marty loves to play golf, watch movies, and build the Kingdom of God through growing the local church. His greatest witness is his marriage and his children. Marty lives in the Klein area with his wife, Jami, a Registered Nurse. They have three children: Jillian (Nick), Noah, and Grayson.
After graduating from Southlake Carroll High School, Marty received a scholarship to play football for Baylor University, where he was the starting center. He lettered in football and track and received his degree in Radio, TV, and Film from Baylor, then followed his call into the ordained ministry by receiving his Masters of Divinity at Brite Divinity School at TCU. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Graduate Theological Foundation in May of 2013, and has been ordained in the United Methodist Church since 2002.
He is the author of a devotional book titled STOPS: 40 Encounters to the Cross. Marty loves to play golf, watch movies, and build the Kingdom of God through growing the local church. His greatest witness is his marriage and his children. Marty lives in the Klein area with his wife, Jami, a Registered Nurse. They have three children: Jillian (Nick), Noah, and Grayson.
Rev. Trish Woodruff
Reach Pastor
The Reverend Trish Woodruff joined the JWMC pastoral staff in 2022, and comes to us from Lakewood MC, where she served as the Pastor of Missions and Outreach. Trish previously served for two years as an Associate Pastor at Cornerstone UMC in Houston in discipleship, missions, care ministries, and stewardship. Trish is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky with a Masters of Divinity, and Texas A&M University with a Bachelors of Business Administration.
Trish serves several ministries in Houston, including the Children’s Activity Center in the Bellaire area, Neighbors in Action (Port of Houston), and Rescue Houston. Trish loves the outdoors, hiking, kayaking, and working in her yard. God has given her a love for people and a love for Jesus. She feels like ministry as a vocation is living in the sweet spot. Trish considers her biggest blessing to be her family.
Pastor Trish is over all the Reach Ministries at JW. This includes Prayer and Care, Reach/Mission Partners (International Trip, and Health & Wholeness.
Trish serves several ministries in Houston, including the Children’s Activity Center in the Bellaire area, Neighbors in Action (Port of Houston), and Rescue Houston. Trish loves the outdoors, hiking, kayaking, and working in her yard. God has given her a love for people and a love for Jesus. She feels like ministry as a vocation is living in the sweet spot. Trish considers her biggest blessing to be her family.
Pastor Trish is over all the Reach Ministries at JW. This includes Prayer and Care, Reach/Mission Partners (International Trip, and Health & Wholeness.
CORE LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Core Leadership Team functions primarily as discerners and shepherds, and as such serve as the conscience and guardians of the church. Acts 20:28 states: “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood.” Contact the Core Leadership Team.
Scott Chenoweth
Chairperson
Dick Francis
At-Large Long Range Planning
John Tyler
Finance Chair
Debbie Godbold
At-Large for Generosity
Bob Schindler
Pastor-Parish Team Chair
Josh Fuchs
At-Large for Spiritual
Lay Ministry
Lay Ministry
Barb Dyar
At-Large for Spiritual
Lay Ministry
Lay Ministry
Bill Grayson
Property Trustee Chair
Ashley Weaver
At-Large for NextGen
Jami Echols
At-Large for
JW Christian School
JW Christian School
Carolyn Milby
At-Large for Groups
JW STAFF
Priscilla Novak
Chief of Staff
Oversees Departments that include Operations, Facilities, Finance, & Personnel.
Oversees Departments that include Operations, Facilities, Finance, & Personnel.
Adrianne Adams-Diaz
Director of Worship Ministries & Productions
Oversees general worship, modern worship, Ushers, Altar Guild, Communion, & all things Production.
Oversees general worship, modern worship, Ushers, Altar Guild, Communion, & all things Production.
Steven Bayless
Director of Choirs
Oversees chancel and kids choirs, ensembles, orchestra, & handbells.
Oversees chancel and kids choirs, ensembles, orchestra, & handbells.
Chris McCarthy
Pastor of NextGen Ministries
Oversees JW Students and JW Kids ministries which include Sunday Morning experiences, confirmation, & student missions.
Oversees JW Students and JW Kids ministries which include Sunday Morning experiences, confirmation, & student missions.
Lisa McCarthy
Associate Director of NextGen Ministries
Oversees JWkids and its Sunday Morning Programing, Childcare, VBS & MOM Co.
Oversees JWkids and its Sunday Morning Programing, Childcare, VBS & MOM Co.
Lisa Trewin
Director of JW Kids Music
Oversees Kids Choir, Kids Handbells, & Fine Arts Camp
Oversees Kids Choir, Kids Handbells, & Fine Arts Camp
Tricia Wagner
Director of Connections
Oversees the First Impressions Ministry which includes guests, greeters, hospitality, Launch Pathway, adult connections (Men’s, Women’s, Savvy Seniors, etc) and Reach Local Mission Partners.
Oversees the First Impressions Ministry which includes guests, greeters, hospitality, Launch Pathway, adult connections (Men’s, Women’s, Savvy Seniors, etc) and Reach Local Mission Partners.
Arlene Rollins
Pastoral Coordinator
Oversees Pastor's Schedules, Front Desk/Guest Services, Team Hospital & Homebound List, Registration, Reservations, and Altar Flowers, scheduling of Baptisms, & Columbarium.
Oversees Pastor's Schedules, Front Desk/Guest Services, Team Hospital & Homebound List, Registration, Reservations, and Altar Flowers, scheduling of Baptisms, & Columbarium.
Kim Hall
Director of JW Christian School.
Paige Rollins
Social Media Coordinator
Oversees all social media platforms.
Social Media Coordinator
Oversees all social media platforms.
Natalie Moralles
Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Oversees all Facility Use for Outside Groups, Building Maintenance, & Custodial Needs.
Oversees all Facility Use for Outside Groups, Building Maintenance, & Custodial Needs.
Judith Nelson
Pianist/Organist
Jill Oliver
Treasurer
Online Giving & Giving Policies.
Online Giving & Giving Policies.
Rachel Atkins
Financial Administrator
Oversees Realm, Database Access, & Giving Statements.
Oversees Realm, Database Access, & Giving Statements.
Katie Pace
Communications Coordinator
Oversees all print & digital graphics & copy, website, JW Life & JW App.
Oversees all print & digital graphics & copy, website, JW Life & JW App.
Maisie Hominick
Discipleship Coordinator
Organizes adult discipleship classes, groups, and pathways.
Organizes adult discipleship classes, groups, and pathways.
Tim Brogan
Pastor of Adult Discipleship
Oversees adult discipleship class, groups, and pathways.
Oversees adult discipleship class, groups, and pathways.
Matthew Saunders
NextGen Ministry Associate
JW Students & JW Kids
JW Students & JW Kids