REV. DR. FRANK DRENNER, Senior Pastor
Rev Dr Frank Drenner has served congregations of various sizes in many different locations in North Texas, most recently in Sherman. He has been married to Christy, a CPA, for twenty six years. Together they have three sons: James, Miles and Linus. Pastor Frank is the author of A Gospel of a Different Color and has maintained a blog at pastorfrank.blog since 2005. In ministry his passions are preaching, mentoring, and teaching. His hobbies include baseball and watching and reviewing movies.
REV. BROOKE CLARK GIBSON, Associate Pastor of Music, Worship Arts, and Discipleship
Rev. Brooke Clark Gibson serves as Associate Pastor of Music, Worship Arts, and Discipleship at Spring Valley UMC. A provisional deacon (Horizon Texas Conference), she has served as Associate Pastor at Greenland Hills UMC and Pastor of Congregational Care, Thrive Worship Coordinator, and Renew Contemplative Worship Pastor at Lovers Lane UMC. A 2026 graduate of Perkins School of Theology (SMU), she earned her Deacon and Master of Sacred Music degrees, cum laude.
She holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice with Honors (Butler University) and a Master of Music in Voice (Meadows School of the Arts). A 2025 and 2026 recipient of the Roger Deschner Prize in Sacred Music (Perkins School of Theology), she is a Lovelace Scholar with the Hymn Society of the United States and Canada (2025, 2026). Passionate about helping people of all ages grow as disciples through music, worship, theology, and pastoral care, Pastor Brooke, husband Brandon, daughter Lily Grace, and their dog Murphy are delighted to be part of the SVUMC community.
JOHN TARVER, Organist
When John was a child, he dreamed of playing the organ, so much so that he made pretend keyboards out of shoe boxes that he ‘played’. As John began piano lessons, then a little later, organ lessons, he became energized by a passion to play beautiful music for people. After multiple university music degrees and many years of being a church organist (the last 23 at Spring Valley!), those dreams are still in John’s heart!
John says, “I look forward to each Sunday, when I hope to inspire our congregation with my musical offerings as we all praise God together. When not making music at Spring Valley, you might find me doing freelance jobs, playing for a soloist, a choir, a wedding or a funeral, or spending time with my wife Paula.”
MISTY GLOVER, Business Manager
Misty brings over 15 years of experience in Executive Administration, having faithfully served churches throughout her career. Through each role, she has supported church staff and ministries by keeping operations organized, managing day-to-day responsibilities, and helping create environments where ministry can thrive. She has a true heart for serving the local church and loves working in ministry because she believes her work is ultimately a way of serving God. With a natural ability to stay organized, support others, and keep things running smoothly, she brings both professionalism and a servant's heart to her role.
Outside of work, she enjoys sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her family. She is a proud mom of three daughters and two grandchildren, who bring her so much joy. We're confident her experience, dedication, and heart for ministry will be a wonderful blessing to our church family, and we're so glad she's here.
MAESON BRYANT, Director of Community Engagement and Family Ministries
Maeson comes to us from Kansas, moving to Dallas after four summers working at a nonprofit that gave her experience in working with students of all ages and connecting with the community. She has been leading worship for ten years now by singing in multiple worship teams throughout Kansas and Dallas.
Her hope with this position is that she can inspire children and youth to love and follow Jesus and to continuously grow their curiosity towards their faith. She also hopes to help SVUMC become a light in the community that inspires others to come to know Jesus.
KELLY HOSLEY, Preschool Director
Kelly has been dedicated to early childhood education since 2017 and values partnering with children and their families during this meaningful stage of development. Her experience across corporate, private, nonprofit, higher education, and entrepreneurial settings has strengthened her ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and foster lasting relationships within the school community.
Kelly believes open communication, transparency, and collaboration create the foundation for a positive preschool experience. She is committed to creating a welcoming environment where families feel informed, supported, and connected to their child's learning journey. Above all, Kelly is passionate about cultivating a preschool community where every child feels safe, valued, curious, and excited to learn. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, walking, and planning her next travel adventure.
KAYDEE GERLACH, Assistant Preschool Director
Kaydee has been part of the Spring Valley UMC Preschool family since 2022, when she joined the team as a one-year-old teacher. Her journey back into childcare began when her son was three years old, and she quickly rediscovered how much she loves working with young children. She has always had a passion for childcare, beginning with working in the field throughout high school and into her early twenties. She later spent 10 years working in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, where she continued to enjoy working with children and families.
Kaydee loves creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, loved, and encouraged to learn and grow. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling, reading, and most of all, spending time with my family. She feels very blessed to be part of the Spring Valley UMC Preschool community and looks forward to making a positive difference in the lives of our little learners.
JILL CHRIS, Preschool Secretary
Jill has been working as the Business Manager at SVUMC Preschool since 2016. She is dedicated to supporting the day-to-day operations of our school while helping create a welcoming, safe, and nurturing environment for children, families, and staff. She oversees the administrative and financial operations, coordinate with our team, and work behind the scenes to ensure the preschool runs smoothly and efficiently.
She is passionate about supporting the teachers and families who make our school such a special place for children to learn, grow, and thrive.
TONY HOLIDAY, Director of Facilities
Tony oversees the upkeep and operation of the entire Spring Valley campus with great dedication. He also supports all ministries by ensuring many details are taken care of, such as audio visual and refreshment needs. Tony first came to Spring Valley for a job in 1975, but he quickly fell in love with the people, became a member and has been here ever since. Tony graduated from Berkner High School in 1974 and attended the University of North Texas. He has raised a son and a daughter, two granddaughters, and a great grandson.
ANITA “NINA” RADFORD, Facilities
Growing up, Nina loved playing basketball, but it was in high school that she discovered a passion for music. That passion led her to major in music and dance, where she enjoyed singing and participating in numerous talent shows. Music has remained an important part of her life ever since.
Nina's journey to Spring Valley began through a conversation with the church's former administrative assistant, who recommended her for the facilities staff. It was a perfect fit. Since she was 12 years old, Nina has loved cleaning and making spaces beautiful, so much so that she would rather spend her money on things for the house than on toys. She says, "I love creating spaces that feel welcoming and cared for.”
MADISON BRITT, Administrative Assistant
Madison is a 2025 graduate of the University of Houston, where she earned her degree in Management Information Systems. During her time on campus, she served as a Resident Advisor, gaining hands-on experience supporting students, managing responsibilities, and building strong community connections. She was also actively involved in her sorority, further developing her skills in organization, communication, and event coordination.
With a natural ability to juggle schedules, connect with people, and keep things running smoothly, Madison brings both professionalism and warmth to her role. We’re confident her energy and experience will be a wonderful fit for our church family - and we’re so glad she’s here!