Say hello to the leadership team at FUMC Maryville. Got questions for the leadership team? Contact us by calling 660-582-4821.

Reverend Steve Jones is an Ordained Elder in the Missouri Conference of the UMC and has been serving in professional ministry since 2014. A life-long Missourian (and third-generation Methodist pastor), he grew up in Kansas City, St. Joseph and southwest Missouri; he has previously served churches in mid-Missouri, Kansas City and at the Lake of the Ozarks. Steve believes passionately that God loves (and the body of Christ needs) each of us no matter what is going on in our lives, and that God is present and discoverable in every bit of God's creation.

Steve and his wife, Tracy, met when they were attending Central Methodist College (now CMU) in Fayette; he also attended the UMKC School of Law and the Lliff School of Theology. In his spare time, Steve enjoys playing games well and playing the guitar poorly. They have one dog, Frances, who is an adorable handful.

Pastor Jones was ordained in June of 2019.

Rev. Wendy Deering-Poynter has earned a Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School at TCU in Ft. Worth TX in 1998. She has served as an associate pastor, lead pastor, hospital chaplain, pastoral counselor and retreat director. Currently, she works toward certification as a spiritual director through Souljourners at Mt. Saint Scholastica in Atchison KS. Ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), she is a proponent of ecumenical endeavors; collaboration that brings people together from across the Christian household. 

Wendy eats chocolate and dances in the kitchen. She loves babies, traveling, wonder bubbles and art. Other joys include being a yoga instructor and florist. Wendy lives with husband Jeremy and children, Julia and Miles.

Crystal oversees ministries directed towards discipleship of the next generation, including 5-12^th grade and college-aged ministries through NW Wesley.

Stephanie takes care of office matters, scheduling and special projects. FUMC News (the weekly newsletter), announcements, bulletin board information and website.

Cindy Kenny is our financial secretary. She records and posts contributions made to the church. Cindy can assist you Monday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm in the church office.

John Campbell comes to FUMC with 18+ years of experience in the custodial field. Serving the church’s custodial needs keeps John hopping. John can be reached at the church Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 pm.