Leadership Staff
Welcome to our staff and leadership pages! We take pride in serving the Lord and our community through our ministries.
Senior Pastor
Rev. Kimberly L. Burke
Reverend Kimberly L. Burke has served United Methodist Churches in San Marcos, Buda, and Boerne. Kim has her Masters of Divinity..
Children’s Minister
Rev. Jo L. Kretzler
Rev. Jo L. Kretzler is an MDiv. graduate of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary…
Youth Co-Director
Cody Cruise
Cody Cruise is the Youth Co-Director at North Shore United Methodist Church.
Youth Co-Director
Brittany Cruise
Brittany Cruise is the Youth Co-Director at North Shore United Methodist Church.
Kids Cove Director
Sarah Montoya
My desire is to build a team that will work together effectively to provide a safe, fun, and educational environment.
Digital Communications Director
Amberly Russell
Amberly Russell (Digital Communications Director) is a Canyon Lake-based digital content creator
Kids Cove Assist Director
Dedra Gaydos
My name is Dedra Gaydos and I am the Assistant Director at Kids Cove. I have been in child care for over 10 years and have a deep passion for helping children grow and succeed
Praise Band Leader
Marian Brackney
Marian Brackney is a Wimberley-based violin teacher who has 10 yrs private lesson experience. She has been a working musician for 16 years and many of her students have gone on to have careers in violin. She currently teaches fiddle