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Our Ministers
Shane Green
Senior Minister
Ministerial Staff
Shane Green has been St. Paul’s Senior Minister since 2012. He is a graduate of Columbus State University, Asbury Theological Seminary, and Southern Methodist University.
Shane is married to Brooke Ragan Green, and together they have two children.
He is an ordained Elder and passionate about evangelism. Convinced of God’s desire to transform the world through Jesus Christ, Shane strives to make God’s Kingdom a reality.
Our Program Staff
Grace Bailey
Director of Education & Women's Ministry
Program Staff
An Alabama native, Grace graduated from the University of Montevallo with a degree in Education. She is married to Everett, and they are proud parents, in-laws, and grandparents to Meredith, Ian, Cullen and Brody McKenzie respectively. She is honored and humbled to serve Christ by serving members of St. Paul.
Wayne Martz
Director of Music Ministry
Program Staff
Born in Ohio, Wayne is an alumnus of the American Boychoir School, Princton, N.J., the Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen Michigan, and Graduated from Westminster Choir College, Princton, N.J. with a degree in Church Music/Organ.
He has worked Full time since 1983 in various Churches and denominations. Married to Jeanne Martz in 1987, they have 2 grown children, Rachel Martz and Luke Martz.
Wayne and Jeanne have joyfully worked together with children’s choirs continuously and harmoniously since 1988. Through the music ministry, Wayne and Jeanne seek to draw the hearts and minds of all people closer to God.
Laura Marvets
Director of Youth Ministry
Program Staff
Laura serves as the Youth Director at St. Paul. Born in Marietta Ga and raised in Columbus Ga, Laura spent her childhood years on a tennis court. She attended North Georgia College and State University with a tennis scholarship. Later, transferring to Columbus State University where she graduated with a Exercise Science Degree and three successful years of college tennis.
Laura is married to Jay Marvets. She enjoys painting, exercising, discovering new music, traveling, and cooking. Jay and Laura have two dogs – Bo, and June, that they adore!
Our Support Staff
Lauren Coleman
Assistant to Director of Christian Education
Support Staff
Lauren is a Support Staff member, specializing in Children’s Ministry. Lauren assists Director of Christian Education, Grace Bailey, in growing the faith of St. Paul’s children. Lauren is married to Patrick Coleman and they have two children.
Wren Daniels
Director of Preschool
Preschool Faculty, Support Staff
Wren is the Preschool Director for St. Paul.
Contact
Kathy Hollon
Executive Program Assistant
Support Staff
Kathy graduated from Columbus State University with a degree in Business Administration. She is married to Gary and they are proud parents to Emily.
In their spare time, the family enjoys boating on local area lakes.
She feels blessed to be a part of the St. Paul Staff.
Theresa Holzknecht
Media Director
Support Staff
Theresa holds Bachelor’s degrees in Photographic Design (UGA) and Communications — Integrated Media (CSU). She worked as an art teacher at Columbus High School, then worked at St. Paul as the Director of MMO and Preschool.
Theresa is now the Media Director for St. Paul. She is humbled to be able to share the visuals she creates for St. Paul’s teachings in hopes of sharing with others how she sees our beautiful world.
Theresa has two sons, Jackson Holzknecht Steers and Charley Holzknecht Steers. Like their mom, Jackson and Charley are both interested in photography and digital media.
Susan Scott
Preschool Faculty & Nursery Coordinator
Preschool Faculty, Support Staff
Toddlers
Susan loves spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loves all types of arts and crafts projects, reading, cooking, gourmet coffee, and trying new things.
“I love to teach because I have always loved learning myself and want to share that thrill with others. I especially love teaching children, they are so eager and excited to learn new things.”
Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Contact
Cindy Shavers
Financial Secretary
Support Staff
Cindy came to St. Paul in the summer of 2006 as the Financial Secretary. Cindy grew up in church but as she grew older, life took over. She rededicated her life to the Lord in 1996. She is now very involved within her local church. In addition to her local church, she is active within the Christian Motorcyclist Association for the past 23 years. Cindy is married to Donnie and they have three children and seven grandchildren.
Beauty Stephens
Director of Food Services
Support Staff
Beauty has been a part of the St. Paul kitchen staff for many, many years. She became the Kitchen Director in 2016.
She and her staff enjoy preparing the best meals and desserts possible that are sure to leave your taste buds wanting more! She loves trying new recipes and making sure the kitchen is in tip top shape.
She is the mother of three daughters, one son, and 11 grandchildren. She enjoys spending quality time with her children and grandchildren, reading the Bible, and baking up goodies in the kitchen. She loves the Lord and feels blessed to share in that with the St. Paul family.
Contact
Phone: 706-327-7419 x 219