Pastor

Rev. Diane Baldwin 

dbaldwin@woodhavenpres.org

972-541-0747 X202

What is your dream for Woodhaven?
I envision a unique, vibrant, and welcoming congregation that with God’s grace, will continue to flourish through spiritual formation, worship, compassionate service, and the arts so that it is a sacred presence in the community.

Where are you from and where did you go to school?
I was born in Fort Worth and raised in Arlington, Texas. I went to the University of Texas at Arlington for my undergraduate degree and earned my Doctorate in Jurisprudence from Southern Methodist University School of Law and my Master of Divinity from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University.

What do you like to do in your free time?
My dog Edison is my constant companion and friend.  She is twelve years old and loves squeaky toys.  Besides playing with Edison, I love going to the movie, reading, eating spicy cuisine, working in the yard, visiting with folks, listening to music, and laughing.

 

Administrative Assistant  

Jennye Anderson

office@woodhavenpres.org

972-541-0747  X-0

What is your dream for Woodhaven?
My dream for Woodhaven is that Woodhaven continues to grow and become the spiritual leader of the community.

Where are you from and where did you go to school? 
I went to school starting in Rowlett, TX and ending in Amarillo, TX where I graduated from Amarillo College with my Associates Degree in Applied Science.

What do you like to do in your free time? 
I enjoy spending time with my husband Glenn. I also enjoy quilting and cross stitch.

Director of Christian Education  

Cara Goedecke

cara@woodhavenpres.org

972-541-0747  X-203

Youth Leader

James Kinder

james@woodhavenpres.org

Director of Music Ministries and Choir Director     Director of Alleluia Ringers                                                           Tracy Herron

tracy@woodhavenpres.org

What is your dream for Woodhaven?
I wish for Woodhaven to continue to be a welcoming place for ALL and that all who come through its doors feel that welcome and the love of God.

Where are you from and where did you go to school?
I am from Wichita, KS and went to Bethel Life School (a private non-denominational christian school sponsored by an Assemblies of God church)  from grades 8-12.  This is where I found my love for music.  I have a bachelors degree from The Wichita State University and a Masters Degree from The University of Kansas.

What do you like to do in your free time? 
I enjoy the outdoors.  I like long walks, biking and running.
My music of course, occupies  a lot of my free time.

Church Organist   

Su Gyoung Ji

su@woodhavenpres.org

What is your dream for Woodhaven?
 I would like to share my musical gifts with church members. My hope is that the music I play will make our church members feel warm and invited, and move them spiritually.
 
Where are you from and where did you go to school?
 I am a native of Korea. I hold a bachelor's degree from KeMyoung University in Korea, with a major in organ. After coming to the United States, I completed my master's in organ from the University of North Texas.
 
What do you like to do in your free time? 
I love to watch movies!

Director of Preschool/Parent's Day Out

Becky Manale

pdodir@woodhavenpres.org

972-541-0747 X204 or X205