We believe that the church is called to worship God and to support those who participate in its life as they grow in faith.
Senior Pastor
Community Pastor
Director of Discipleship
Director of Music
Director of Operations
Special Projects manager
Administrative Assistant
CDC Director
Youth Director
Children's Coordinator
Organist
My favorite Houston restaurant is:
There are so many. You can find me at Onion Creek a lot- its my second office. I also love Teotihuacan and Niko Nikos. For a fancier event, a couple of the best meals I’ve had in Houston were at Squable in the Heights and Nobie’s in Montrose.
My favorite part of being in the St. Mark’s family is:
that St. Mark’s is a place that likes to have fun together and has a good sense of humor. We’ve had to deal with lots of serious things together, but we never lose sight of the joy.
When I am not working, you can usually find me:
Lately, to my surprise, you can find me outdoors. I’ve embraced urban hiking and love trying new trails and routes exploring Houston.
Something people may not know about St. Mark’s is:
St. Mark’s was formed from the merger of two churches that had split over slavery. We are pretty sure from our research that we are among the first, if not the first, Methodist Church in the country to re-unite after this split. Also the first building of our ancestor congregation, Emmanuel German Methodist Episcopal, was on the site where Minute Maid Park now stands!
My favorite Houston restaurant is:
Coltivare
My favorite part of being in the St. Mark’s family is:
There is room for everyone to be exactly who they are
When I am not working, you can usually find me:
Reading, on a walk, or napping
Something people may not know about St. Mark’s is:
It’s one of only two churches (that we know of) in the Texas Annual Conference led by ALL female clergy!
My favorite Houston restaurant is:
Onion Creek for everyday eating. Teotihuacan for a TexMex fix. Ostia for a nice night out.
My favorite part of being in the St. Mark’s family is:
I am so touched by how well St. Mark’s loves. There is so much love for each other, for the pastors and staff, and for neighbors and the community.
When I am not working, you can usually find me:
Reading on my porch, cooking and eating with my friends, or watching a women’s soccer game at Shell Energy Stadium.
Something people may not know about St. Mark’s is:
St. Mark’s historically had an Epworth League chapter of young adults in Houston in the first half of the 1900’s, and has been a vital anchor church of that ministry’s rebirth today.
My favorite Houston restaurant is:
different every day! My current favorites are Stanton’s City Bites and Theodore Rex!
My favorite part of being in the St. Mark’s family is:
the celebration of our diversity as a strength and reflection of God.
When I am not working, you can usually find me:
perfecting my cookie recipes or tending to my garden!
Something people may not know about St. Mark’s is:
its strong music tradition; multiple choir members over the decades have sung for more than 40 years!
My favorite Houston restaurant is:
So many! China Garden, Spanish Flowers, Pele Pele, 1751 Sea , and, and , and……
My favorite part of being in the St. Mark’s family is:
Everyone is welcome here! No exceptions!
When I am not working, you can usually find me:
…at the Juice Box
Something people may not know about St. Mark’s is:
We have the best clergy, staff, and volunteers on the planet!
My favorite Houston restaurant is:
Puebla Mexican Kitchen
My favorite part of being in the St. Mark’s family is:
My whole family is involved in the church.
When I am not working, you can usually find me:
Fishing in Galveston Bay
Something people may not know about St. Mark’s is:
The bell in the church tower was cast in St. Louis Missouri in 1890.
My favorite Houston restaurant is:
Birraporetti’s
My favorite part of being in the St. Mark’s family is:
Everyone is welcomed and you can feel the love when you are at St. Mark’s.
When I am not working, you can usually find me:
With my family.
My favorite part of being in the St. Mark’s family is:
The community
When I am not working, you can usually find me:
crafting and hanging with my daughters.
My favorite Houston restaurant is:
Mai’s
My favorite part of being in the St. Mark’s family is:
The love everyone shows
When I am not working, you can usually find me:
At home