Mark Cloninger

Lead Pastor

Where did you grow up? Fort Smith, Arkansas
Mountains or the beach? Both!
What is your favorite part of your job? I love the people of Elm Springs UMC!
What is your favorite quote? "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

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Denise Crutchfield

soul food
​coordinator

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Malvern, Arkansas!
Mountains or the beach? I can’t choose! They’re both great, so I’ll choose Hawaii! Mountains on the beach!
What is your favorite part of your job? I love getting to meet new people and I enjoy the fact that every day is different. No two days are the same!
What is your favorite quote? “Children make your life important.” – Erma Bombeck

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David Chandler

Grounds AND Facilities Coordinator

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Simi Valley in Southern California.
Mountains or the beach? The beach!
What is your favorite part of your job? Doing unexpected things for people.
What is your favorite quote? "Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot."

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In addition to our talented pastoral and staff team, Elm Springs UMC also receives leadership and guidance from our 2022 Leadership Team.
Team members include:
Board Chairperson: Darrell Froud (SPRC*)
Treasurer: Philip Clark (Finance)
Lay Leader: Lea Brown (Ex Officio)
James Aunspaugh (SPRC)
Laura Land (SPRC)
Tonya Nelson (SPRC)
Lynda Belvedresi (Mission/ministries)
Jim Brown (Mission/ministries)
Ladona Holcomb (Mission/ministries)
David Cheek (Trustees)
Stephen Franks (Trustees)
AJ Plichta (Trustees)
Debbie Chandler (Finance)
Bob Downum (Finance) 
Greg Humphries (Finance)
Kelly Lindenmuth (Finance)

*SPRC: Staff/Parish Relations Committee - provides support and guidance for pastors and staff at ESUMC.