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.
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.
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
Church Council Chair
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
Adrianne Adams-Diaz
Director of Worship Ministries & Productions
Steven Bayless
Director of Choirs
Chris McCarthy
Director of NextGen Ministries
Lisa McCarthy
Associate Director of NextGen Ministries
Lisa Trewin
Director of JW Kids Music
Tricia Wagner
Reach Director
Arlene Rollins
Pastoral Coordinator
Kim Hall
Director of JW Christian School
Kendall Hanna
Social Media Coordinator
Natalie Moralles
Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Judith Nelson
Pianist/Organist
Jill Oliver
Treasurer
Rachel Atkins
Financial Administrator
Katie Pace
Communications Coordinator