Prior to coming to Coldspring, Dr. Dan Darby served for nine years as pastor or First United Methodist Church in Silsbee.  He and his wife, Paula, have five children.  Dr. Darby has been a United Methodist Pastor since 1978, serving numerous churches in East Texas, along with serving seven years in Clear Lake as Associate Pastor from 1990 until 1997.

He is a member of the Conference Board of Church and Society and is working with the committee on immigration reform and the problem of human trafficking.  He publishes a “Thought for the Day” devotional by email, which is available free upon request by writing him at dancdarby@juno.com.  Dan and Paula are striving to assist Coldspring United Methodist Church in making disciples for Jesus Christ.

Stacy began working at Coldspring United Methodist in 2004.  When you call the church office, Stacy is the voice you will hear welcome you.  She handles communications, both verbal and written, which include calendaring and organizing meetings, events, and preparing the church correspondence, newsletters, worship bulletins, and much more.

If you need assistance or have questions about the ministries of the church, contact Stacy.

Andrew hails from Portland, ME where he grew up surrounded by music.  His parents were both actively involved in community theatre and their church choir,  and his grandmother was the organist and choir director at their church.  Andrew majored in Voice Performance and Music Education at Ithaca College in New York State, where he met Lauretta, now his wife.  He moved to the Houston area in 2012 to pursue a Masters degree in Choral Conducting and to be closer to Lauretta.  He graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2015 and is now Assistant Choir Director at Bleyl Middle School in Cy-Fair ISD and part-time Choir Director at Coldspring UMC.

When he is not at church, Andrew enjoys spending time with Lauretta and their dog, Moose, watching classic movies and trying out new recipes.  Andrew enjoys the powerful, spiritual nature of music.  It is something that, like God, touches every living thing.  Using this wonderful gift to help people come closer to God is something that brings him great joy.  The best way to contact Andrew is via email at andrew.j.main@gmail.com  

We welcome Carri Clark to our church staff as Youth Coordinator.  She grew up in the United Methodist Church and has lived in Coldspring since 2011.  She and her family are active members of Coldspring UMC.  Carrie leads the 6th-12th grade Sunday morning group, and plans and leads programs such as social events, summer trips and camps.  Come join Carri on Sunday mornings at 9:45 as we discuss God’s word and how it relates to our everyday lives.

To leave a message for Carri or to find out more about youth opportunities, please call the church office at 936-653-2287 or email the church office at coldspringum@gmail.com.