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.  

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.

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.

Pianist

Yuda Jiang is a pianist and educator currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance at the University of Houston.

Yuda earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Houston and his Master of Music degree from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

Originally from Guangxi, China, he has performed solo recitals in both China and the United States, including appearances as the first high school soloist at the Concert Hall of Guangxi, performances at the Culture & Arts Center of Guangxi, UCLA, and the University of Houston, etc.

His performances have been presented in cities including Nanning, Foshan, Tianjin, Yulin, Los Angeles, and Houston.

Director of Family Ministries

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.

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.

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.