Staff

Pastor Jennifer Ward

Pastor Ward comes to us with a rich background. She is the mother of two children, Cecelia (26) and Steven.
She has a degree in business management and a Master’s in counseling as well as a Masters in Divinity from
Wesley Theological Seminary! She had worked for the Coldwater United Methodist Church in many capacities
prior to her seminary years. Pastor Ward also was Director of a homeless shelter that served Branch County.
She helped create a Youth Ministers Association as well as a female Pastor’s group. After this she served the
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.