Our Staff

What an exciting time to be at St. Paul UMC! I am originally from Buffalo, New York, but I have been in the state of Texas for almost 19 years. Here in Texas is where I began my ministry and my ... » Read More about Felicia Hopkins – Senior Pastor

Adam Samuels has been Director of Music at St Paul UMC Abilene since 2007. His primary duties are focused on overseeing the music ensembles of the church, conducting the Chancel Choir and Chancel ... » Read More about Adam Samuels – Director of Worship Arts

My Name is Katie French and I am excited to take on the role of Director of College Ministry here at St. Paul. I grew-up in Jackson, Michigan and my family remains there today. I graduated from Spring ... » Read More about Katie French – Director of College Ministry

Thanks for visiting my page! I'm Robin and I am proud to be St. Paul's Director of Children and Family Ministries. I am the coordinator of Sunday School activities and Wednesday evening programs. I am ... » Read More about Robin Swartz- Director of Children and Family Ministries

My wife, Ann, and I have been married 29 years and have two children: Kyle is an Accountant/Missionary working in Brazil and Nepal in 2015 and Katy is going to grad school in LA,California. She also ... » Read More about Scot Yarbrough- Director of Finance and Administration

I grew up moving all over the United States due to my father being in the United States Air Force.  His last assignment before he retired was at Dyess Air Force Base here in Abilene.   I am one of ... » Read More about Lisa Barela- Executive Secretary to the Senior Pastor

Jamie started April 2017 ... » Read More about Jamie Cauchon – Ministry Assistant

... » Read More about Glynell Hughes- Membership Secretary

... » Read More about John Clay- Building Supervisor

... » Read More about Margie Barrientos- Housekeeping

Linda Chapman shares congregational care duties with Susan Mouser. Together, they oversee the prayer teams and the visitations to hospitals, residential facilities, and home-bound members. ... » Read More about Linda Chapman – Congregational Care

Susan Mouser shares congregational care duties with Linda Chapman. Together, they oversee the prayer teams and the visitations to hospitals, residential facilities, and home-bound members. ... » Read More about Susan Mouser- Congregational Care