OUR LEADERSHIP
The People Who Serve
Clergy, staff, and leaders who carry out the ministry of St. Paul week to week.
Pastor Jeanette Cobbins
Prayer Ministry
Pastor Jeanette has been part of the St. Paul family for more than 50 years. She holds close the promise that God's mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).
Pastor Harold Stinson
Congregational Care Ministry
Pastor Harold has served at St. Paul for more than 20 years. He lives by Philippians 4:6, bringing every concern to God in prayer with thanksgiving.
Al Alexander
Chair of the A/V Ministry
Al has led our A/V ministry for over 20 years, supporting every St. Paul ministry and event. He believes effective A/V sets a high standard and a mood for worship that invites the world to experience God’s good news.
Andrea Diggs
Director of Music
Andrea directs our music ministry, shaping the music at the center of every service. She believes music is one of the most direct ways we experience God’s presence together.
Carolyn Coulter Doyle
Lay Leader
A longtime member, Carolyn has led the Church Council, Anniversary, Greeters, Women’s Day, and Community Engagement committees. She lives by Luke 12:48, “to whom much is given, much is required,” and it drives her commitment to service and stewardship.
Fredie Williams
Chair of the Finance Ministry
Fredie leads the Finance Ministry, working to be a faithful steward of the church’s finances so St. Paul can continue supporting its ministries and serving the community.
Jermaine Bouyer
Program Director of Body & Soul
Jermaine joined Body & Soul during the pandemic and became Program Director in 2023. He serves because the work brings him peace, guided by the belief that every person deserves to be treated with full human dignity.
Jerry Woods
Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees
Jerry serves the church faithfully in several capacities. He serves on the Parking Ministry Team and as Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees. His commitment to service and stewardship reflects his dedication to the church and its ministry.
Julie Williams
Chair of Staff Pastor Parish Relations
Julie chairs the Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee, fostering strong, connectional relationships between the congregation and the pastor.
Pam Pujo
Church Administrator
Pam serves St. Paul through many ministries. She is firmly rooted in the words of 2 Timothy 1:7, "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."
Rhonda Benson
Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees
Rhonda has served St. Paul for a lifetime, including service as a Trustee, Church Council Chair, Lay Leader, and co-chair of the 150th Anniversary. She holds fast to Matthew 7:7, “ask, and it shall be given,” and Romans 8:28, that all things work together for good.
Sharon Spratt
Membership Engagement Leader
Sharon encourages members and guests to fully engage in St. Paul’s ministries, leading a team she calls her “Engagement Angels.” Inspired by 1 Corinthians 12:27, she believes every member has an important role to fulfill.
Tareska Medlock Hairston
Director of Worship and the Arts
Tareska directs Worship and the Arts, shaping music, the arts, and every creative element of our services. She has the privilege of creating a spirit-filled, God-centered worship experience that speaks across generations.
Vanessa Simon
Chair of the Governance Board
Vanessa chairs the Governance Board. Asked what it takes to lead, she said, “I don’t have exceptional leadership skills, but like Solomon, I consistently seek God’s wisdom, trusting that He provides what His called ones need.”
Vicki Weatherspoon
Vice Chair, Governance Board
A dedicated member, Vicki has served as SPPR Chair, Project Manager for the church’s renovation, Higher Education Chair, and Vice Chair of the Governance Board since 2026. She holds to Luke 12:48, “to whom much is given, much will be required,” and continues to give of herself as needed.
HOW WE SERVE TOGETHER
Our Leadership Teams
Governance Board
Vanessa Simon, Chair​​
The Governance Board guides the life and mission of St. Paul. It approves the planning of programs that nurture, reach out, and witness at St. Paul and beyond, and oversees the church's administration. Each year it plans, carries out, and evaluates our mission and ministry, and it answers to the Charge Conference of the Metro District of the North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church. Members are recruited by the Lay Leadership Development Committee and elected at the Annual Charge Conference. Governance includes Finance and Administration, the Trustees, and the Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee.
Finance Ministry
Fredie Williams, Chair
The Finance Ministry cares for the church's financial resources and looks for new ways to support St. Paul's mission and ministries. It encourages a spirit of generous giving, plans and monitors the annual budget, oversees the counting team and contribution records, conducts an annual audit, and keeps written financial policies that are reviewed each year. The team includes the Finance Treasurer, Finance Secretary, and check signers.
Board of Trustees
Rhonda Benson and Jerry Woods, Co-Chairs
The Trustees care for the church's buildings and grounds. They oversee maintenance, purchases, and capital improvements, keep records for each property, including deeds and value, and make sure the church carries proper property and liability insurance.