Rev. David Jones, Senior Pastor davidjones@cablelynx.com David comes from a long line of Methodist pastors. His Great-Grandfather, F.F. Harrell, and Great-Uncle, Harrell, were both Methodist ministers in Arkansas. His Grandfather was E. Clifton Rule who served the Little Rock Conference both as pastor and as District Superintendent. Graduating from seminary in 1989, David has served the United Methodist Church as a pastor for over 20 years. Prior to entering the ministry, he worked in middle management for a major company. Married to Rita, a retired school teacher, they have one daughter, Stephanie, who is married to James Gray. They live in Edmond, Oklahoma, with two daughters, Skyler and Emma Kelly. David’s loves in the church have been Emmaus, Karios, and Disciple Bible Study.
	Donna Flenniken, Diaconal Minister of Christian Education dflenn@pineygroveumc.com Church has always been an extended home to Donna. Even as a child her family lived across the street from their church and played in the church anytime, because the doors were always open. The church adults were her aunts, uncles and grandparents and the other children were her brothers, sisters and cousins. So it was that she felt called to ministry to help create and be part of a congregation like the one that nurtured her faith. Donna came to Hot Springs in 1973 when her husband Thad joined the Garland County Community College staff. Donna and her children Tess and Wes became members of the Piney Grove Family in 1980. About 1990 she became Director of Christian Education for Piney Grove and attended Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary during the summers for ten years to become a Diaconal Minister of the UMC. Donna says the joy has been and continues to be in walking arm-in-arm with this church family in ministry to this community for the risen Christ.
	Beverly Benjamin Director of Music Ministries Favorite quote – Music is the soul praying twice.  Beverly has been playing the piano since she was 5 years old. She grew up in Gardner United Methodist Church, where her mother was the music director. She has a B.M.Ed., an M.Ed., and a B.M. in pipe organ. Her husband is Glenn Benjamin, and they have two married children, Christine (and Brian), and Craig (and Scarlett) in Houston. Craig and Scarlett are the proud parents of Hayden. Beverly started playing for church services in the 6th grade. Her sister Virginia plays for New Salem and sister Nancy plays and directs the music at Oaklawn. Her hobbies include reading, playing piano and organ, and three cats and the dog.
	Mary Ann Gold, Administrative Assistant maryann@pineygroveumc.com She and husband, Errol, moved to Arkansas in January 2006 from California where they lived for 8 years. They have seven children scattered across the U.S. She is a native of Ohio and a graduate of Kent State. Mary Ann has held a variety of professional positions and brings to us a wealth of experience. She enjoys "motorhoming" to visit children, music (piano & flute), bridge, and good company.
	Charlette Mason Hi Five Coordinator highfive@pineygroveumc.com  Charlette Mason was born in Marianna, AR and graduated high school there. She graduated from Gateway College of Evangelism in Florissant, MO and married Paul the following year. They lived in Florissant, a St. Louis suburb until 1999, and relocated to beautiful Hot Springs, AR in the fall of 1999. All three of her children were born in St. Louis. Jeremy will graduate in 2007, Brittany is a Sophomore and Natalie is going into sixth grade. Charlette has been in the childcare business since 1987 when her oldest child was one. She has been blessed to be with her children in childcare for the past 16.5 years and also to work in a church environment. She and her family now reside in Pearcy and are actively involved in church ministry. She believes that The High-Five Zone is a ministry that is much-needed in our community. Because of the mission of this after-school and summer care ministry, children are positively affected each day.