PASTORS ——————————————————

**Rev. Dr. Christie Robbins**
*Lead Pastor*

Christie Robbins is a native of Fort Worth, Texas, where she was a member of Ridglea United Methodist Church and graduated from Western Hills High School. Majoring in psychology with a religion minor, Christie obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. She continued her education receiving Master of Divinity with a concentration in pastoral care and counseling from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University, as well as being awarded a Doctor of Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary in May 2014.

Christie is the proud mother of three children: Brandon and his wife, Elizabeth, Marion, and Tom. A true liberal arts school graduate, Christie possesses no knowledge of sports. She is an avid listener of many different genres of music, but particularly the Texas artist Lyle Lovett. Christie will share the spiritual experience of driving Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica with anyone who will listen. Christie likes to drink coffee, read Harry Potter to her children, attend events at Bass Hall & Casa Manana, binge watch TV, Glen Lake Camp, quoting “The Office” and “Everybody Loves Raymond,” crafting, and taking long Sunday naps.

At forty, she experienced a mid-life crisis and died her hair purple on a whim, which the Bishop and congregations liked, but her mom has never commented upon.

Email: Christie@ArborlawnUMC.org

Rev. David Johnson

Lead Pastor

Rev. David Johnson is a native of El Paso and a graduate of both McMurry University and Southern Methodist University, giving him deep Methodist roots and a strong foundation for ministry. Before answering the call to ministry, he spent several years working in hospital administration and higher education. Now in his 11th year of ministry, Rev. Johnson is excited to serve as Pastor of Discipleship, walking alongside people as they grow in their love for Jesus and discover their unique place within the church community.

David moved to the area to be closer to his girlfriend, Jessica, and her three children: Clardy, RH, and Dot. While Jessica has called the community home for more than 20 years, David is enjoying the process of settling into life in DFW and getting to know the area.

Outside of church, David enjoys being outdoors, cooking, sharing dad jokes, dancing with the kids, and going on new adventures. Most of all, he values the connections that happen around a shared table and is always happy to grab a cup of coffee or share a meal while hearing someone’s story.

Email: david@arborlawnumc.org

**Rev. Jenny Spidell**
*Pastor of Youth Ministry*

Jenny graduated from Oklahoma City University in May 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education and a minor in Interfaith Studies. She married the love of her life, Logan, on May 18, 2019. Jenny served as the Director of Group Life at Arborlawn from November 2019 through June 2023 while attending Brite Divinity School; she graduated with her Master of Divinity degree in May 2023. Jenny then became a Provisional Deacon in the United Methodist Church, and transitioned to Associate Pastor of Connection and Outreach. As of June 2025, Jenny became a part of the Family Ministry team and became the Pastor of Student Ministry for all 6th through 12th graders at Arborlawn. Jenny has a passion for teaching and helping students understand that they belong to God and in any place they go.

Jenny and Logan are parents to Cooper and Landon, and two fur-babies Lexy May (Labrador) and Raven (Great Dane). Jenny’s favorite way to get in touch with God is to be outside in God’s creation, especially the mountains in Colorado. If you walk through the pastor’s hallway in the front office and hear Boston or Rush playing, it’s probably coming from Jenny’s office.

Email: Jenny@arborlawnumc.org