Our Staff

  • Rev. Jennifer Gros

    Senior Pastor

    Rev. Jennifer Gros is an Ordained Elder in the Texas Annual Conference and currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Spring Community Church, a United Methodist Congregation.

    Rev. Gros previously served as Pastor of Worship at Memorial Drive UMC in Houston, Associate Pastor at Faith UMC in Spring, and Communications Director at Lakewood UMC in Houston. 

    She received her Master of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Prior to her calling into ministry, Jennifer worked in corporate communications and advertising for over 20 years.  

  • Christine Phares, Ed.D.

    Director of Music

    Christine has served in church music ministry since the age of 14 and has a Bachelors in Music Education, a Master in Music in Vocal Performance and Opera and a Doctorate in Education.

    Christine's past roles in music ministry include Music Director, Children's Music Director, Praise Band, Worship Director, Cantor, and Accompanist. Trained as a classical musician, Christine has performed in operas and symphonies across the United States.

  • Don Risinger

    Lay Minister

    Don worked as an engineer and manager in aerospace and oilfield companies for 30 years. He previously served as the Associate Pastor at Cypress Trails United Methodist Church for three years, as well as the Music Ministries Director for 34 years. Don and his wife, Elsie, have been married for fifty years. They have four daughters, a son who is deceased, and six grandchildren.

  • Jessica Torrez

    Jessica Torrez is the Director of Family Ministries at Spring Community Church. With a background in education and fine arts, she brings creativity and passion to nurturing faith across generations.

    She oversees Children and Youth Ministries, and supports Family Discipleship. Jessica is a Sam Houston State University graduate in History with a minor in Secondary Education. Originally from Spring, she developed her love for Fine Arts through her involvement in performing arts groups.

    Currently, she is studying to be a paralegal while providing color guard consultation for George Ranch HS, Brazoswood HS, and Oak Ridge HS.

    She loves to sing, choreograph for dance and color guard, and spend time with her 11 year old son, Mason. Jessica looks forward to working and growing with the children and youth at SCC and pursuing her Master's in Ministry.

  • Ravyn Wallace

    After School Care Lead Teacher

    Church Office Administrator

    Ravyn has studied and worked in childcare for the past seven years. After graduating with a Child Development Associates certification, Ravyn moved to Houston from the small town of Coolidge, Texas. Her objective has been to to pursue education in childcare, herself and God.

    Ravyn came to Spring Community Church in January 2023 to work in our Aftercare program. Soon after she became our Church Office Administrator. She hopes to continue to grow in finding herself while doing and sharing what she loves with those around her.

  • Hanna Lim Murphy

    Pianist

    Hanna is our 9:00 am worship service pianist. She was born in Seoul, Korea and moved to the states when she was 15. She finished her degree in Piano Performance at University of Houston after having two beautiful children, Silver and Jex. She is a piano teacher to private students and an accompanist to many musicians. Growing up in a Christian family, she served as a church pianist many years. She is very excited to share her love of music with her new church family.