Reverend Dana Hamilton, Pastor

pastor@wimberleyumc.org

Dana is a true "Valley girl." She grew up in our own Rio Grande Valley in Brownsville, TX. Dana completed her undergraduate work at Texas A & I University in Kingsville in 1968, her Masters in Theatre and Radio/TV at East TX State in Comerce, TX and her Master of Divinity at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, TX. Before coming to Wimberley, Dana served Nixon/Dewville congregations for 3 and a half years, Northwest Hills UMC in Austin for seven years and Island in the Son in Corpus Christi, TX for 4 years. She and her husband have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Dana's hobbies include reading, fishing and spending time with grandchildren.

Reverend Rip Collins, Associate Pastor

rcollins@wimberleyumc.org

Rip Collins was appointed to Wimberley UMC in April 2007. Wimberley is his first appointment. Rip is newly married to Pam Collins and both were recent members of Bulverde Methodist Church.

Rip has been involved in Order of St. Luke Prayer Ministry, Stephen's Ministry, Disciple Series Bible Studies, and is active in the Walk to Emmaus. Rip's focus at WUMC is Adult Discipleship in the areas of Adult Education, Spiritual Formation, and Evangelism. He also supports the Senior Pastor in areas of pastoral care.

Donna Carrell, Church Secretary

Donna's office and organizational skills keep WUMC running like a well oiled machine. Donna attends the main church telephone, maintains the church calendar and oversees the timely production of printed materials such as church bulletins and newsletters.

Vicki McCuistion, Barnabas Connection Director

Vicki has been the Program Director since inception of the program in June 2004. She also became the program coordinator for the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty in 2005 and is an officer on the board for Community Shares of Texas. She is a past Program Assistant and Field Manager for Texas Citizen Action and has an extensive background in grassroots organizing, communications and fundraising. She serves in multiple capacities within the United Methodist Church including delegate to annual conference and as a certified lay speaker. Vicki graduated from Southwestern University with a BA Degree in International Studies with an emphasis in Asia and Political Science.

Kerri Volk, Interim Children's Ministry Director

Kerri was raised in the United Methodist Church and received her confirmation at Trinity UMC in San Antonio. She graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1997 with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education, with a specialization in Special Education. Kerri has taught in WISD for 11 years, and currently teaches 3rd grade at Jacob's Well Elementary.

Sean Raybuck
Youth Director and Family Outreach Coordinator

Sean Raybuck grew up in Wimberley and graduated from Wimberley Highschool. He is a recent graduate from Texas State University with a Bachelors degree in Social Work. He has a wide background of professional and volunteer experience working with youth and children, and is excited to be serving at the church he grew up in. Sean loves working with youth and college students, playing music, reading and teaching the Bible, Jesus, the Church, sports, and his lovely fiancee Claudia Ovalle whom he will be marrying July 24th, 2010.

Matilda Long, Mother's Day Out Director

Matilda is a strong positive influence that equips our children with the knowledge of God's unconditional love; a gift that will last from infancy to adulthood.

Jimmy Kritikos, Music Director

Jimmy was educated at Louisiana State University and has served churches in Baton Rouge and Austin.  He is now Choir Director at Canyon Lake High School and leads the Heart of Texas Chorus, a barbershop ensemble.  Jimmy and his wife and children live in New Braunfels.