Meet our caring staff 

Pastor Jen is the mother of two children, Cecelia and Steven. She has a degree in business management and a master's in counseling as well as a master's in Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary. She worked for Coldwater UMC in many capacities prior to her seminary years. Pastor Ward directed a homeless shelter that served Branch County. She helped create a Youth Ministers Association as well as a female pastor’s group. She served Jonesville UMC and then moved to Pennsylvania to attend seminary, while serving a two-point charge for three and a half years.  In addition to all of this learning, Pastor Ward has served in numerous volunteer roles including Domestic Abuse Shelter, Girl Scout Troop leader, Hospice, and Kiwanis - offering assistance across all age ranges.