Yvonne has been on staff since 1997, and a member since 1987. During that time she has served the congregation and in church ministries in various capacities. She enjoys being a representative for the Wisconsin Annual Conference and being a part of the Circuit Laity Team.

Yvonne has a passion for church camp and enjoys staffing The United Methodist Church – Stevens Point and Plover Church Camp.

Yvonne also directs The United Methodist Church praise band N’Joy. Attending Lifest, which is a Christian artists’ event held in Oshkosh each July is a family must. She and husband Ed have two children, Stephanie (son-in-law Josh) and Ben (daughter-in-law Kelsey). Contact Yvonne.

Laura joined the staff of the United Methodist Church in 2008. Before joining, she served in both the children’s and adult faith formation ministries of the church and was self-employed as a Realtor in the Central Wisconsin area for many years. She holds an Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Laura has two adult sons and cherishes her new role as Grandma. She enjoys hiking, cooking, and is active in the local food movement.

Laura is passionate about finding creative ways to equip children, youth, and families to incorporate faith into everyday life. Contact Laura.

Dave joined The United Methodist Church – Stevens Point and Plover staff in 2008.

He is responsible for keeping the church and its ground in clean and good condition.

Dave enjoys helping the staff and church members in all their endeavors.

He strives to make sure you’ll always find a smile and helping hand.

Dave also loves the classics… old cars and rock music of the later 60’s and early 70’s.

Pat is the director of the Chancel Choir at The United Methodist Church – Stevens Point and Plover and has found it to be a very rewarding experience.  Previously she directed the Good News Singers youth choir. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point with a double major in voice and piano.  Pat has taught elementary music in the public schools – first grade through Junior High and has given private piano lessons.  She is presently employed with Jim Laabs Music.  Pat loves playing the piano, making crafts, sewing, dabbling in some art, writing children’s compositions & yard work. Contact Pat.

Ryan was born in Stevens Point, WI, in 1982.  He was born into a United Methodist family.  His grandfather, Ralph Koelemey, was the pastor at The Springs UMC (formerly the Plover UMC) for a number of years.  Ryan started studying music at the age of 5 and has played a variety of instruments including piano, trumpet, and tuba.  

Ryan currently works full-time as an actuarial analyst at Sentry Insurance, and also plays tuba and piano as a Staff Sergeant in the 132d Army Band of Wisconsin Army National Guard.  Ryan and his wife Amy have three sons, Austin, Evan and Ian, and daughter Adeline. Contact Ryan.

Mary was the Church Pianist at The Springs Church since Sept. 2007.

In 2019, after the fire that destroyed The Springs building, she now plays every Sunday at the 8:30 a.m. worship service and accompanies our children’s choir known as the Good News Singers.