Meet the Team
Our Staff
Dedicated to Serving God and You
The People Serving at St. Paul UMC
St. Paul United Methodist Church in Muskogee is served by a dedicated team of our pastor, staff, and ministry leaders who love God and care deeply for our congregation and community.
Rev. Dylan Ward
Senior Pastor
Rev. Ward was appointed to St. Paul UMC in July 2024. He earned his Master of Divinity from Phillips Theological Seminary in 2017 and was ordained an Elder in 2019. He is currently working on his Doctor of Ministry degree from Palmer Theological Seminary.
Ineta Bebb
Director of Music Ministries
Ineta has served as Director of Music Ministries at St. Paul since 1982. She earned her Bachelor of Music Education and Master’s in Vocal Performance from the University of Kansas and oversees the choir programs and the maintenance of the church’s organs, pianos, and handbells.
Barbara Kent
Director of Youth Ministries
Barbara coordinates St. Paul’s youth ministries including Sunday School, Wednesday Bible Study, and summer camps. She has lived in Muskogee for more than 14 years and has a deep connection to our community and its young people.
Abigail Shaw
Director of Children Ministries and Learning Tree
Abigail grew up closely connected to her church and has spent ten years serving children, youth, and young adults in ministry. She directs our children’s ministry and leads the 3 and 4-year-old class at Learning Tree Preschool. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Northeastern State University.
Beth Dunn
Early Childhood Coordinator
Beth cares for our youngest members in the nursery and preschool department. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Northeastern State University and has served at St. Paul since 2013.
Joanne Nilsson
Administrative Assistant
Joanne has served in church administration for over 35 years. She received her Associate of Science in Business Administration from Bacone College and is a familiar and welcoming face at St. Paul.
Lynnette Lewis
Business Administrator
Lynnette manages the church’s financial records and oversees building maintenance and repairs. She holds an Associate degree in Medical Office Management and brings years of experience in business and property management to St. Paul.
Stephanie MacInnis
Nursery Attendant and Learning Tree Teacher
Stephanie brings a warm and nurturing presence to our youngest learners. A proud mom herself, she has served in the St. Paul nursery for more than three years and recently joined the Learning Tree Preschool team.
Sydney Hayes
Learning Tree Aide
Sidney is from Fort Gibson, Oklahoma and has been connected to the United Methodist Church since childhood. She is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education after earning a degree in Psychology from Connors State College.
Brooklyn Green
Learning Tree Aide
Brooklyn is a mom of three who has always held the church close to her heart and has long dreamed of serving Christ through children’s ministry. She serves as a teacher aide with our 2 & 3-year-old class at Learning Tree Preschool and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
We Would Love to Meet You
Have questions or want to connect with a member of our team? We would love to hear from you.