Our Staff
Bandera UMC Staff and Leadership
The staff and leadership here at BUMC is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them. You can contact the church office at info@banderaumc.org.
Kyle Toomire was born and raised in Odessa, TX. After graduating from Permian High School, he received his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin. While there, Kyle became actively involved in the Wesley Foundation where he met his future wife – it would only take him seven years to seal the deal. (Rachael knew early on that they were meant to be, but Kyle is sometimes slow on the upkeep!) Kyle began his ministry over twenty years ago when he began working with youth at First United Methodist Church of Austin, TX. While on staff there for over a decade, he organized and led countless mission trips, led worship in the Chapel and also launched a contemporary worship service. After several years on staff at FUMC Austin, he attended seminary at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary where he graduated with a Masters of Divinity.
I am so excited to serve as the Office and Facilities Administrator here
at Bandera United Methodist Church. I am in my 29th year and have
enjoyed every minute of it. I have been in the corporate world before
this serving as Executive Secretary for the Vice-president at Concord
Oil Company and Sales Secretary at Holt Machinery Company. I have a
wonderful husband (Bob) and 2 amazing daughters (Shannon & Jennifer)
that I am so proud of. We have also welcomed our first grandson Hudson Michael Starnes. I am looking forward to another great year
working in this capacity. If you need anything please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Michael and his family - Samantha, Michael (Jr.), Luke, Rosalie (Rosie), Gwendolyn (Gwendy) This beautiful family has a heart for worship and serving through God's Church and we are blessed to have them on our team.
Rachael, served for 11 years as a campus minister at the Texas Wesley Foundation before moving to Bandera. Her primary role was discipling young women. Prior to this, Rachael worked with children and youth in numerous ways - as a Gymnastics Coach, as a volunteer, and as a full time youth director for many years. She has a passion for leading young people to know how much God loves them and helping them draw closer to becoming the amazing people God has called them to be.
Marc Laine
Music Ministries Director
Marc has been a part of our church for several years now and during that time he has sung in the choir, played hand bells, and graced us with his talents in many different ways. More recently, he has stepped up to lead music for both services, direct the choir and hand bells, and recruit more musicians for Sundays and special services.
Dennis and his wife, Chela, have been long time members of our church and community. Dennis has served in congregations throughout several states and locations and served as Senior Pastor of Bandera UMC from 1995-2002.
