Leadership

Polly is married to Steve and has three family pets, two stubborn basset hounds and one mature cat. Polly began her time as Senior Pastor at Canyon Lake UMC in June of 2021. She loves helping people make deeper connections to God as they grow their relationship with Christ and one another. Most of her conversations
(and sermons) will include the words ‘love’ and ‘transformation’ because these words breathe life! Polly loves hanging out with her husband, playing the piano, sharing in great conversation over a meal of good food, and daily doses of laughter!

Tammy is married to her best friend and love of her life Chris, they have a yappy chihuahua dog, that is very spoiled. They have three wonderful grown children and best of all they have eight grandchildren, of which each one brings so much joy and happiness that they revel in any chance they get to spend time with them.  

Tammy came on board with Canyon Lake UMC in March of 2016, God has truly blessed her here at CLUMC. Have you ever heard the phrase "Do What Brings You Joy", Tammy is doing it! She treasures this special calling, as being the Pastor's assistant to help in various ways to carry out God’s ministry and plans for the church and beyond, to see all the love and transformations that breathes life in the progress of the church and even in community! It is a good feeling to see how God works in positive big and simple ways!

Tammy loves spending her time with Chris, she love the lake life, she make it a priority to slow down and enjoying the small simple things in life, to spending time with family and friends, attending church, she does like BBQ, live music, and traveling. Tammy treasures the fellowship that she shares daily with like-minded Christian followers, and she appreciates the value of great friendships!

Mike and his wife Robin have been an active part of the Canyon Lake UMC church family since May of 2018. Previous to joining the church staff in November of 2021, Mike served on the CLUMC Church Leadership Council with the SPRC committee.

Mike has spent 20+ years in the tech industry as a small business IT Consultant designing and supporting all aspects of SMB infrastructure. In his spare time, Mike enjoys spending time with his family, wife Robin and son Aaron, along with interests in Baseball and Motorsports Racing.

As the world continues to become more and more digitized, the church desires to stay in touch and up-to-date as well. Keeping in touch with one another is key to a strong community of faith. And having all our equipment and connectional tools running smoothly is paramount to that communication – both within our church family and out into the neighborhoods around Canyon Lake. You will be seeing wonderful things come to fruition because of Mike’s ministry in the area of communication and technology. And there will be servant ways for many of you to participate with him in this important work for the church and its continued spreading of God’s love.

Linda has been married to Levi for almost 26 years and has two beautiful stepdaughters, a son-in-law, a future son-in-law, and a gorgeous new grandbaby. She began her time as pianist at Canyon Lake UMC in March of 2022 and loves collaborating with others to make music. Linda loves traveling, fishing with her husband, and is learning to play golf.

Kendra has been in the Canyon Lake area since the early 1990’s, graduating from Smithson Valley High School and moving to the area shortly before getting married in 2001. She and Carey Murphy have two sons, Taylor now 19 years old and Cian now 15 years old, one spoiled rotten 6 year old mini poodle, and a giant loveable cat that moved in 3 years ago. Kendra started as the Director of Methodist Preschool in July of 2015 and has elevated the program from a 2-day a week Mother’s Day Out to a full time childcare and preschool center with over 60 children. Her passion is teaching young children and showing them that they are loved by God and by the people who care for them each day. She hopes this ministry will prepare the children for future successes in school and life beyond. In her time away from the preschool, Kendra loves spending time with her family, hanging out with friends, and enjoying warm weather activities such as swimming, sun bathing, and gardening.

Tricia has been a Canyon Lake resident since 1992. She began her nursing career in 1995. She joined the Methodist Healthcare Ministries family in 2014. Tricia is passionate about assisting people through their healthcare journey. Tricia loves spending time with family and friends and enjoys the outdoors and is always ready to take a trip in the RV or go on a new adventure biking, hiking and exploring.