Our Staff
Brent Dehlbom, Pastor
Brent, his wife Dr. Kimberly, and son Christian joined St. Andrew’s Parish United Methodist Church on July 3rd, 2022. At that time Brent was beginning his 9th year of ministry. Brent is a committed United Methodist Pastor who believes that in a world bent on condemnation, the UMC has a sacred mission to provide a church that keeps the Love and Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ at its core. He truly believes that all means all and desires that our whole church would continue to make progress toward Loving like Jesus!
Brent holds a Master of Science Degree, in Human Resource Management, from Troy University and a Master of Arts, in Education Leadership and Administration, from the University of Phoenix. He has held leadership positions in the United States Navy throughout a 20-year career and in Education for 14 years prior to his call to Pastoral Ministry. Kimberly is a Dr of Chiropractic and a Functional Medicine Practitioner and is excited about being intimately involved in the church and its ministries. Christian is interested in many things and looks forward to getting a young adult ministry going at St. Andrews Parish UMC!
The whole family looks forward to serving and living out their life of faith with all who choose to come to St. Andrews Parish UMC, and are committed to doing it with open minds, open hearts, and open doors! If you are reading this and thinking about attending, come as you are and expect to be loved and accepted just as you are!
Cindy Curtis, Director of Youth Ministry
Cindy Curtis formally joined the St. Andrews Parish UMC staff in September of 2015. She is a retired teacher of 26 years (grades 3-8). Cindy earned her BS degree in Elementary Education and holds a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has been an active member of the United Methodist Church throughout her life and has served in many capacities—VBS volunteer, Sunday school teacher, drama instructor, vocalist and lay speaker. Cindy has embraced youth ministry as an opportunity to combine her passions for both service and education.
Missy Wilson, Church Secretary
Missy has been living in Charleston since the age of three. She has been married to her best friend for 24 years and has four amazing boys. Her husband is a pastor for another congregation, and Missy has a profound understanding of church life and congregational needs. She has been managing office affairs for St. Andrews Parish UMC since 2014. When she isn't at work she enjoys reading and cheering on her boys as they play various sports.
Mary Kay Hopkins, Director of Music
Mary Kay Hopkins has been playing and singing in church since she was 13 years old. She graduated from Georgia Southwestern University with a B.S. degree in music education with a concentration in piano and chorus. She owns and operates Mary Kay’s Piano Studio and contract teaches for South Carolina Music Lessons. She has had the joy of raising her son, John Dunlap, who is currently a historian and tour guide at the U.S. Capitol. She is married to Reid Hopkins, who was raised in Charleston. She enjoys reading, painting, and the arts. They enjoy butterflies, nature walks, the beach, the mountains and collaborating on songs. They are thankful for the blessings God has provided for them.
Kristie Johnson, Director of Children's Ministry
Kristie Johnson formally joined the SAPUMC staff in 2017 after years of enthusiastic service as a Sunday School, Children's Church and VBS volunteer. She attended Georgia College and graduated from State University in Milledgeville, GA. Kristie began her career in childcare in Charleston. She is currently a preschool teacher at the Grace UMC Weekday School and an instructor at St. Andrews Family Fitness Plus. Her husband, daughter and son are also members of SAPUMC who play active roles in children's programs, music ministries and Sunday morning worship.