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Sr. Pastor
Rev. Jim D. Chandler was appointed as Senior Pastor of Meadowbrook United Methodist Church in June of 2007.
Pastor Jim and his wife Donna have celebrated 41 years of marriage and are blessed with two grown children, their spouses and four grandsons. Jim is a part of the leadership of our United Methodist Annual Conference. As a past Vice-President of the Central Texas Board of Ministry, Jim has helped qualify candidates for ordained ministry and shape the future of the church.
Pastor Jim was selected as Citizen of the Year while serving First UMC. Of Round Rock for 11 years. He has been a community leader all of his ministry and continues to bring a leadership presence here in East Ft. Worth and the Meadowbrook area. In 2008 he was selected “Man of the Year” by the East Fort Worth Business Association. Pastor Jim is enthusiastic about the future of our Urban areas. He believes that it takes all of us to make a great community. |
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Director of Children & Youth
Rev. Marilyn Jones is a native of Kentucky, but comes to Meadowbrook by way of Tennessee. Marilyn attended Asbury College (now University) in Wilmore, KY and graduated with a B.A. in Church Ministry in 2003. She and her husband, Clint, have been energetic members of the United Methodist Church since 2006. Marilyn has served as the Director of Children & Youth at Bowman Memorial UMC (Hazard, KY) and as the Director of Children's Ministries at First Broad Street UMC (Kingsport, TN). Marilyn and Clint will be attending Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, TX to pursue their Masters of Divinity degrees and hope to serve God's people as pastors after graduation.
Marilyn and Clint were married in 2006 and they currently live in Fort Worth. Marilyn loves music, knitting, cooking, and coloring in coloring books. |
Director of Sports and Outreach
Rev. Charles Robinson was born March 5,1983 and baptized into Christianity and Methodism at the early age of 6 months. His parents William and Peggy Robinson raised him and his older siblings Charlotte Darthard and Steven Robinson in Houston, TX where Charles responded to the call of Christian Ministry during his teenage years. He has been serving ever since.
With over 8 years of Associate Pastor experience Rev. Robinson brings a servant leadership approach to ministry. He attended the Houston Independent School District and graduated from 3rd Wards Legendary School of Communication at Jack Yates Senior High School. After graduation Rev. Robinson traveled to Tyler spending four years at Texas College graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. He is now in his first year at Perkins School of Theology. Rev. Robinson is studying for a Master of Divinity Degree.
While in college Rev. Robinson "fell head over heels" for an upperclassman named Kantrice (Sauls) Robinson who now is his wife, partner in ministry and so much more. Together they have three beautiful girls: Alara, Natalie and Jade (due in August).
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Business Administrator
Vicki Eldredge has joined our church staff as Business Administrator. She comes with several years‘ experience in church administration, most recently with the Church Growth & Development Office at the Conference office.
Vicki and her husband Larry live in Aledo and are the proud parents of two young men, Larry Glenn 20 and Marshall 18. Larry Glenn is attending Weatherford College and Marshall will go into the Marine Corp Reserves this fall.
Vicki has a passion for the church and loves the opportunity to share her faith in Christ with all. Having admired Meadowbrook for several years from the stories of Sharon Conger- Vicki is thrilled to be a part of the team. Vicki says "I am thankful and excited to be a part of such a forward thinking congregation-I pray I will be a blessing to you all and know you will be a blessing to me." |
Communications Secretary
Dana Nance, Communications Secretary, produces the newsletter and bulletin each week. She is responsible for keeping the web page current and played a major part in putting together the church directory. Dana joined the church staff in 2008.
Dana and her husband Jim live in Bedford. They have four adult children, two of whom are married and one granddaughter. |
Preschool Enrichment Director
Christy Urbaniak, Preschool Enrichment Director |
Chancel & Bell Choir Director
Robert Stovall currently serves Meadowbrook United Methodist Church as the Chancel Choir and Bell Choir Director. His involvement includes playing a major role in the production of the annual summer musical as well as conducting the choirs each Sunday. He is entering his 6th year as director of music for Meadowbrook.
Robert also serves in the capacity of Fine Arts Director for the Eagle Mountain - Saginaw ISD. He also serves as an adjudicator both in Texas and across the United States. He has been honored to conduct many honor, region, and state choirs in concert throughout his career.
Robert is married to Cindy. They have two wonderful boys, Parker and Austin. |
Organist
Mark has been an organist/keyboardist for over 40 years. Along with his church work, he is an active musical theatre musician and vocal coach in the DFW area and beyond.
Originally from Michigan, he has resided in the DFW area for 30 years and Meadowbrook for the last six years. He is both proud and honored to be a part of the music staff at MUMC. |
Pianist
Aimee has enjoyed being Meadowbrook's pianist for over 12 years. Her other professional work includes playing for Bass Hall, Casa Manana Theatre and Dallas Summer Musicals. In addition, she has served as the Associate Artistic Director of the Texas Boys Choir since 2002.
Aimee's husband, Rex, is also a musician. They have one son, Aidan. |
Custodians
Roy and Alice LeGrand |
Nursery Staff
Kim Wood, Nursery Supervisor |
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