Our Team
Patrick McBride - Lead Pastor
Patrick@woodbinechurch.org
Patrick McBride is a native of Pensacola, FL. And has been in full-time ministry for almost 20 years, serving as a worship and youth minister at Every Nation Church in Sydney, Australia (2007) and then at Myrtle Grove United Methodist Church in Pensacola, Florida (2008-2019). From 2019 to 2026 Patrick served as the pastor of Heritage Church in Enterprise, Alabama and in April 2026 stepped into being our Lead Pastor here at Woodbine Church! Though starting in youth and worship ministry (which are still huge passions of his), Patrick felt called to shift into pastoral ministry around 2014 and to help in fostering revival in the Methodist movement and the world at large. Patrick’s passion is for all to discover the fountain of living water—Jesus Christ—and to drink deeply of His life and goodness, and then to have this living water flow from them to others for the salvation of the world and the glory of God.
Patrick studied history and music at Southern Methodist University, graduating in 2004; and completed his Masters of Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary in 2019. Patrick was ordained as an Elder in United Methodist Church in 2021 and then ordained as an Elder in the Global Methodist Church in 2023.
Since 2010, Patrick has been so very blessed to be the husband of Jessica, and is now the father of three kiddos—Olivia, Ben, and Violet. For Patrick, marriage and fatherhood have been the two most sanctifying things God has used in his life to teach Him about God’s love and goodness and to shape Patrick’s character and Christian walk.
Patrick loves his family, ministry, jumping into the creek on the weekend, kayaking, hiking, songwriting/singing, and weightlifting. You might catch him in his off-time watching a historical documentary, a goofy comedy, or making up random songs with which to annoy his family. Patrick is passionate about friendship, transformation, and seeing the Holy Spirit work in people’s lives. It is so exciting to see people recognize and respond to God’s voice and experience His goodness, and Patrick is ecstatic to get to be someone that God uses to help foster that process. It is the privilege of a lifetime for Patrick to be in ministry at Woodbine Church and he invites you to come join us!
Chrissie Lindholm -
Worship Minister
Chrissie@woodbinechurch.org
Chrissie Lindholm, who grew up in Pace, loves her community. In 2008, she and her two children, Veronica and William, were delighted to discover Woodbine Church, finding it felt like "home."
In 2009, Chrissie joined the music ministry team. Her passion for the Lord and her joy in leading worship deepened throughout her faithful service on the worship team. In the fall of 2015, she was asked to serve as Woodbine's interim Worship Minister, and in January 2016, she was humbled to accept the role permanently. Chrissie views worship as a sacred space where people come together in joyous surrender to their Heavenly Father. Her weekly desire is for the Holy Spirit to move among the congregation, allowing them to feel His presence and know Him more intimately.
Chrissie believes that as Christ-followers, we have the great honor and responsibility to reflect God's love, grace, and mercy in the world. She often quotes Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord," reminding us that we are creatures made to worship our Creator, Father, and Provider. She emphasizes that wherever we are or whatever we're doing, we are in His presence, and He is worthy of praise. This belief is often echoed in her social media posts with the hashtag #worshipallthetime, as she strives to make her life an act of worship.
Trey Riley - Youth Minister
Trey@woodbinechurch.org
Trey grew up in Spanish Fort where he developed a passion for Christ and youth ministry. After participating in youth and attending Revive camp, Trey continued in youth ministry, joining the leadership team in Spanish Fort and stepping into a counselor position at Revive. Trey graduated from Troy University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing and joined the Woodbine family in 2022. Trey has a love for scripture and discipleship and is excited at the opportunity to inspire this same love in Woodbine students!
Ann Thames - Family & Children’s Minister
Annt@woodbinechurch.org
Ann Thames grew up in Pensacola, Florida the oldest of three girls. God began her life with children about the age of 12, babysitting children of her neighborhood and church. Then one day she was asked to be a classroom helper with the pre-K students at her church while in high school. She loves to watch children think and finally understand ideas. She is passionate for children to come to know Jesus and serve others. She always has felt children are the best!
Ann holds a B.A. in Communications Arts from UWF. After raising a family and helping parents she returned to the classroom to earn a two year para-professional certification in Children’s Ministry.
Ann has two sons, Zach and Ben, a daughter-in-law Patricia, and six grandchildren, Phoebe, James, Nora, Moriah, Anneliese, and John.
Ann joined Woodbine’s staff January of 2015. She has served children and families just over 30 years. In her free time, you may find her either journaling, painting, crafting, tending flower beds, bird watching, or playing with her six grandchildren.
Dianna Smiga - Early Childhood Minister
Dianna@woodbinechurch.org
Dianna was born and raised in Linden Michigan, and after graduation, she joined the Navy in July of 1995. She was a plane captain and jet engine mechanic stationed in San Diego California. After serving four years she moved back to Michigan to attend Michigan State University and studied Fisheries and Wildlife specializing in wolf behavior. She moved to Texas in 2003 and started working at the San Antonio Zoo.
Dianna, her husband Keith, and their two daughters Sydney and Sara moved to Pace Florida in 2010. They have called Woodbine Church home since 2012.
Dianna likes to read and go on hikes with her family. In her free time, she enjoys creating and sewing finger puppets for children.
Michele Marcantonio - Pre School Director
Michele@woodbinechurch.org
Michele was born and raised in Mobile Alabama. She moved to the Pace area in 2002. Michele started serving at Woodbine Church as the Children’s Ministry Director and then went on to become the Preschool Director in 2006. Michele has been married to David since 1997 and has two beautiful children, now adults, Tony (27) and Olivia (24). In her spare time she likes to cross-stitch, journal, go for walks, and watch the Orioles play ball.
Michele has been teaching Sunday School and volunteering at VBS since she started attending church at Woodbine. Olivia was in her first graduating class from preschool in 2007. Most of her classmates graduated from high school in 2020. It’s amazing to watch our preschool graduates grow up and start families of their own. It is a true blessing to see the planted seeds come to fruition.
As the preschool director she enjoys meeting new children and families helping them start their child’s new school adventure. One of her main goals is to
make sure that the preschoolers love school and Jesus when they leave our preschool.
Everything else is bonus.
Ann Johnson - Administrative Minister
Anniej@woodbinechurch.org
Ann Johnson moved to Florida 20 years ago from Maine. Once settled here, a close friend suggested they visit Woodbine. Ann started here as an office volunteer once a week. After serving in that capacity for 4 years, she took a position as Administrative assistant, working afternoons. The Financial Secretary position became available and she decided, that if they would have her, she would put her accounting degree to work. The rest is history. She and her husband, Kevin, love to spend their spare time being grandparents, RVing and Off Roading, and hang out with friends.
Her favorite saying: Christ has no body on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours. Yours are the eyes through which Christ’s compassion for the world is to look out; yours are the feet with which He is to go about doing good, and yours are the hands with which He is to bless us now.” ~Saint Teresa of Avila
Candy Fullerton - Administrative Assistant
Admin@woodbinechurch.org
I have been attending Woodbine since Oct 20, 2013, the day I surrendered my life to Christ. I've been baptized here at Woodbine, as well as married here! I do feel God has called me to serve in ministry. I'm very active at the church in almost all areas from Women's studies, VBS, co-leading the Marriage Ministry with my amazing husband Drew Fullerton, and many other areas. I'm very passionate about sharing the gospel and making disciples and this is the current position God is using to do that!
Matt Hayden - Publication Assistant
Matt was born in the Pensacola area and resided in Gulf Breeze for 26 years. He attended Gulf Breeze public schools there and after High School worked for several years at the ARC’s Pollak Training Center in Pensacola and then at Gulf Breeze UMC’s Community Life Center on Hwy 98. After Hurricane Ivan flooded their family home in 2004, he and his family moved to Navarre for a year before moving to Pace with his parents in December 2005. He initially volunteered at both Pace FUMC and Woodbine UMC, but now is at Woodbine exclusively.
Matt absolutely loves his “work” and his involvement as part of the Woodbine family. He currently provides assistance on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings in areas of facilities maintenance and administrative support.
Matt’s favorite pastimes are surfing the internet, playing Wii Sports on the TV, and playing baseball on a “Miracle League” ball team. Go Rangers!