Vincent Stevenson and Colleen Alvarenga come to our Student Ministries as a husband-and-wife team. Vincent is originally from Fort Smith, Arkansas and Colleen is from Forest Falls, California. Both have extensive backgrounds in education. Vincent holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with concentrations in both Mathematics and History, as well as a Master of Education in Educational Leadership. While Colleen holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English Literature and PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in English and a minor in Cross-Cultural Studies. The Alvarenga-Stevensons have found their church family at First United Methodist Church Cedar Hill and love serving through Student Ministries.

Randall Capshaw received his bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas and a Master’s of Music in Choral Conducting from Texas Christian University. He has been a public school choir teacher for 14-years, teaching music and singing to students ranging from elementary to college. He has sung and directed music for several churches and professional choirs throughout the state and is happy to be helping with music for the community at FUMC Cedar Hill.

Grace Capshaw was born in Dallas, Texas, and received her bachelor Music Education from Texas Christian University in Choral Music Education. She completed her degree summa cum laude with University Honors and was the 2017 School of Music Departmental Scholar. Grace is a Choir Director in Wiley ISD and has also worked as the Assistant Choir Director at in Northwest ISD. Grace has a passion for teaching and reaching others through music. She’s excited to serve the music ministry at Cedar Hill United Methodist Church!

Janice “Jan” Salzar serves in our church office as Office Minister.

Jan brings 45 years of professional experience, primarily in the Senior Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care industry, and offers strong organizational skills and professionalism to our staff.

A lifelong resident of Cedar Hill, Jan has deep community ties and is a woman of faith. She is a longtime member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church and currently attends Hill City Church, where she worships with her daughter and grandchildren.

Jan is the proud mother of two daughters and one son, and grandmother to twelve grandchildren. We are grateful for the care and heart for ministry she brings to our church family.

Whitney Bradley has been a valued member of our nursery team for many years. She faithfully serves our youngest members with care, patience, and joy.

You will see Whitney on Wednesday evenings during Kids’ Club, where she helps lead the PreK lesson, and on select Sundays caring for infants through age three during worship services.

In addition to her service at church, Whitney also works for the Cedar Hill Police Department. She is the proud mother of two beautiful children and brings both compassion and dedication to all that she does. We are grateful for Whitney’s heart for children and her commitment to our church family.

Carolyn James is a longtime member of FUMC Cedar Hill and has faithfully served on our nursery team for many years.

You will see Carolyn on Wednesday evenings during Kids’ Club, where she helps with the PreK lesson, and on Sundays caring for infants through age three during worship services. Her steady presence and loving care are a blessing to our youngest members and their families.

Carolyn is the proud mother of two daughters, including her nursery partner, Whitney Bradley, and is the wife of Calvin James. We are grateful for Carolyn’s dedication, faithfulness, and heart for ministry within our church family.