Our Leadership Team
The staff and leadership at Southminster is comprised of men and women who love and care for both our church family and our school family. If you have any questions for our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call the church office to speak with them.
You can contact the church office at (281) 499-2310
Rev. Jennifer Cronk Senior Pastor
Pastor Jennifer is passionate about helping people discover the beauty of the Gospel and grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. With a background in Child & Family Studies and Educational Ministry, and more than 20 years of ministry experience, she has served through preaching, teaching, discipleship, curriculum development, volunteer training, and mission work.
A longtime participant in Bible Study Fellowship, Jennifer believes that before we can teach God's Word, we must first be students and lovers of it ourselves. Her passion is making Scripture understandable, relatable, and applicable to everyday life, helping people connect the timeless truths of the Bible to their daily walk with Christ.
Jennifer loves seeing lives transformed by God's grace from the inside out. She is committed to helping believers grow in Christlikeness and confidently share the hope of the Gospel with others in natural, authentic ways.
When she's not serving the church, Jennifer enjoys traveling, practicing hospitality, playing pickleball, and reading good books.. One of her favorite adventures was holding a baby puffin on the Isle of May in Scotland .
Sarah Stewart Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP
Sarah grew up at Southminster, and after pursuing other ministry opportunities, she returned with extensive church experience and a deep love for this community. She has a heart for worship and for creating meaningful spaces of discipleship, especially for families.
As a mother of five and with the support of her husband—whom she married at Southminster—Sarah is passionate about building relationships, fostering community, and helping others grow into their God-given calling as part of our church's mission.
Sarah was commissioned as a lay pastor in May 2026 and looks forward to attending seminary and pursuing ordination.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, music, all things Disney, and spending time with her family.
GabriELE Hodges Chancel and Handbell choir director
Hello, my name is Gabriele Hodges.
I joined Southminster Church in 1992. Since then, I have conducted choirs of all ages at this church as well as taught elementary music at Southminster’s Private School. Currently, I direct the church’s adult choir, its handbell choir and the Southminster Singers, a women’s ensemble dedicated to bring music to retirement homes and civic events.
I was born and raised in Germany, am married, have three children and six grandchildren, and on the side, teach private piano.
HEidi Havens Church Secretary
Heidi joins Southminster with an extensive background in church ministry and a deep passion for early childhood development. A Houston native with a degree in Business Administration, she brings a unique blend of organizational skill and heartfelt care to her role, bridging the work of the church with the heart of ministry.
Heidi is married to Jim, and together they share a blended family of five children and (almost!) seven grandchildren.
In her free time, Heidi enjoys the art of Zentangle and cherishes time spent with her family.
Jeff Hodges Communications & IT Lead
Retired after 40 years in industry, Jeff brings some broad business and technology skills to his current role at Southminster. With degrees in Business Administration, he has experience in business process improvement, IT systems, marketing, strategic planning, and change management. Jeff first attended Southminster in the early 90s, and has been engaged in a number of roles over the years including Leader of our former Youth Band, a member of our GraceNotes Band (playing keyboards and guitar), and revitalizing our AV capabilities and processes. Jeff says he is ever growing in his faith through Bible study, questioning, praying, and sharing.
When he has time, he enjoys doing everything creative: cooking, music, wood working, technology, and anything about design.
Kevin Funderburk Facilities Manager
I have been a member of Southminster Church for over 27 years and married to my wonderful wife, Doris, for 32 years. We have four children (three boys and a girl). They range in age from 19 to 25.
I worked for 34 years in the claims department at Farmers Insurance. Part of my career was spent in handling property claims, where I learned construction methods and property repairs. I was also an operations manager for several years, where I was responsible for the facility upkeep and maintenance of a large claims facility.
In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, woodworking and fishing.
Mary Farley Business Manager
Mary joined the Southminster family in July of 2020 and is happy to be a part of our leadership team. She comes to us with an extensive accounting and business background, specializing in churches and schools. One of the things Mary enjoys the most about her position is how she can serve the people of the church. In her free time, Mary loves spending time with her children, hiking, and baking.
Rey Paulino, Gracenotes Worship leader
Rey is an accomplished musician of many instruments. Prior to coming to Southminster, he led Worship for over 15 years for various churches in the Houston area, including volunteering for the Texas State Prison System.
Rey has been married to his wife, Melanie, for 34 years. They have one adult son who currently lives in Chicago. In his spare time, Rey enjoys riding his motorcycle, traveling and working on DIY projects around his home.
Emile Robinson Piano/Organist
Charles-Emile Robinson is the piano/organist at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Missouri City, Texas. A versatile composer and pianist with roots in both Classical and contemporary genres, he has trained and performed internationally, bringing a wide-ranging musical voice to worship and church life.
Dr. Wendy Lewis KIng's academy Head of School
Dr. Lewis, brings deep faith in God, a heart for Christian education, and a joyful spirit to her role as Head of School at King’s Academy. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership and 28 years of experience in education and ministry, she leads King’s Academy with expertise and loves partnering with parents and the Church to educate and shape young hearts and minds. Wendy and her husband Lynn delight in their three adult children – Krista, Mark, and Scotty – and Krista’s three grandchildren, Bella, Hattie, and Max. She enjoys singing, painting, learning new things, and laughing with friends!
Who We Are
Before Southminster became the church that it is today, members began meeting in homes in 1982 to dream about how God was calling them to be a family of faith in Fort Bend County. After many years of meeting in homes, multiple schools and even shared spaces with other churches, Southminster was chartered on October 6, 1986 to help spread the good news of Jesus Christ to Fort Bend County. 150 people became the first family members of Southminster, with an additional 143 joining that first Sunday. Even though some family members have been called elsewhere and new family members have joined us, our commitment remains the same – to exemplify Christ’s love to children, the community and each other through education, service and outreach.
