St. Paul's Staff

The staff at St. Paul's is here to serve you! We are passionate about connecting people to Christ and creating ministries that help them grow in love for God and for others. 

Contact us to learn more about what we do and how we can serve you! 

  • Nancy Amos

    Lead Pastor

        I grew up in a loving, Christian home. My dad was an insurance salesman and my mom stayed home with my sister and me until I was in grade school. Once I entered grade school our mother began working for the school system. Our family, went camping together every spring, summer and fall. My love for the great outdoors began during these wonderful family outings.  While my loving parents are deceased, they continue to live on in my heart.

        In 2006 I received my Master's of Divinity from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio and was ordained in 2009. I have been the lead pastor of a church in the YMCA, the solo pastor of a small church in Zanesville, Ohio, and the Associate Pastor for a large church in Zanesville.  

        I fully believe that God has fantastic plans for St. Paul’s UMC and together we can continue to be faithful servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.  I am eager for the opportunity God has blessed me with to be in ministry with all of you. I believe that together with the infusion of the Holy Spirit’s leading we will know and follow God’s will with enthusiastic hearts, minds and souls. Contact Pastor Nancy

     

  • Melinda Ginosar

    Director of Children's Ministry

    Melinda has been a member of St. Paul’s since 1998 and has served in nearly every area of the church! From care ministries to VBS to prison outreach, she's been there to connect people with the love of Christ. In the summer of 2016, she joined the staff as Director of Children's Ministry, guiding our little ones in their faith. Contact Melinda.

  • ANNIE SCHOONEN

    Director of youth ministry

    Annie graduated college in spring 2017 with a degree in Secondary English Teaching. She looks forward to using her teaching skills to bring young people closer to God and each other. Annie envisions our youth group to be a place where the youth want to spend their time, because it’s a place where we care about and support each other without judgement. With God on her side, Annie's goal is to have a youth community that is inspiring, faithful, and loving. Contact Annie. 

  • James Manzanares

    Director of contemporary music & Technology

    James was born and raised in Idaho Falls. He has been in church his whole life, as his dad is a pastor, and has been leading worship since he was 16 years old. He is excited to bring his experience to St. Paul's and hopes to create a transformative worship experience, where people feel free to worship God however they choose. James sings, plays piano, drums, and pretty much any instrument he can get his hands on. He has a heart for worship and wants his team to have the same. If you are interested in being a member of the worship team. Contact James

  • Ann & Jerry Shively

    Directors of Music and CHoir

    Ann and Jerry have been serving at St. Paul's for over 40 years! Their passion for music and Christ created and maintains the choir and music ministry at St. Paul's, all while raising their family and making careers in education. When they aren't creating music, you can find them on the golf course or hunting rocks! Contact Ann and Jerry.