Our Team
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.
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.
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
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!
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!