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Youth Director
Our dynamic and lovely youth director is Amy Howell. You can contact her by email at amy_howell@sbcglobal.net or by phone at (512) 251-2575

(Some of) Our Youth Sponsors
Kevin Kevin is a Civil Engineer and Texas Tech graduate.  In his free time he enjoys woodworking, golf, and any home improvement project he can get his hands on.  Kevin has enjoyed Mid-Winter retreat and Mission Trips with the youth group.  When asked to give three words to describe why he is a youth sponsor, Kevin said, "God, kids, fun."
Briana Briana is an Account Executive at a local Advertising Agency.  In her free time Briana enjoys running, yoga, reading, mentoring, raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program, watching her kids play soccer, riding her bike, and taking naps.  She is married to Joel and is the proud mom of Madison and Dalton.  When asked to give three words to describe why she is a youth sponsor, Briana said, "Fun, great kids."
Cortney Cortney is an Online Cancer Information Specialist for the American Cancer Society and a Texas A&M graduate (Whoop!). She is working on a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership & Ethics at St. Edward’s University. Cortney has enjoyed attending Mid-Winter and Mission Trips with the kids. In her free time, she enjoys crafts (ceramics, stamping, anything she can get her hands on), watching movies, being a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and hanging out with friends. When asked to give three words to describe why she is a youth sponsor, Cortney said, "Faith, Fun, and T-shirts!" She thinks that Captain Hook, before he had a hook for a hand, was called…Bob!
Gene Gene (better known as Uncle Gene) is a Senior Commercial Insurance Underwriter. He is married to MaryAnn and they have three children – David, Leslie, and Jennifer. In his free time he enjoys bass fishing, dove hunting, window shopping at antique stores, and shopping for crosses in gift shops. When asked to give three words to describe why he is a youth sponsor, Gene said, "Energy, Enthusiasm, Possibilities." Besides being a youth sponsor, Gene is a member of Methodist Men, the Evangelism Committee, the Emmaus community, and is the Alpha Director, plus much more!
Phil Phil is a middle school keyboarding teacher. When he is not helping his wife Amy (the crazy Youth Director – he said it, not me!), Phil likes to read, shoot pool, and be a bum. When asked to give three words to describe why he is a youth sponsor, Phil said, "Fun, Fun, Fun" (He is such a talker)
Joel Joel is a proud graduate of Texas A&M (WHOOP!).  His favorite memory as a youth sponsor is seeing youth get up and give their testimonies before the congregation.  Joel is married to Briana and is the proud mom of Madison and Dalton.  When asked to give three words to describe why he is a youth sponsor, Joel said, "God called me."
Sallie Sallie is a Pre-K Teacher.  Her favorite memory as a youth sponsor is Messy Games!  Sallie is married to Ken and is the proud mom of Trey and Andrew.  When asked to give three words to describe why she is a youth sponsor, Sallie said, "Positive Role Model."
Thomas Thomas is a Data Entry Specialist.  In his free time he likes to read, watch TV, watch movies, and play board games.  His favorite memory as a youth sponsor is UM ARMY ’05.  When asked to give three words to describe why he is a youth sponsor, Thomas said, "creativity, enthusiasm, and FUNtastic!"
Austin Austin is a college student.  In his free time he likes to skate, read, play video games, and build legos.  His favorite memory with the youth group is one of our Spring Break Mystery Trips.  When asked to give three words to describe why he is a youth sponsor, Smitty said, "God, fun, and interaction!"