Members of Our Staff


The Office

Audrey Ward

Audrey Ward

Pastor

Pastor Audrey Ward counts it an honor to be a pastor in the St Helena United Methodist Church within the California/Nevada Conference of the United Methodist Church. She asks that you come join us and add your voice to our songs, join in the prayers and find your place in the hospitality of being welcomed home.

Pastor Audrey Ward writes the “Regarding Children” column for the St. Helena Star.  See a sample of columns here.

Lesa Ward

Lesa Ward

Secretary

Lesa Ward has been the SHUMC secretary since 2019. Lesa is a lifelong member of the Presbyterian church and a lifelong resident of Napa.

Church Leadership and Committees

Dawn Leininger

Dawn Leininger

Chair of Trustee’s Committee
Frank Leeds

Frank Leeds

Vice-Chair of Trustee’s Committee
Kevin Leininger

Kevin Leininger

Treasurer of Finance Committee
Rowena Parnell

Rowena Parnell

Secretary of Finance Committee
Beth Leeds

Beth Leeds

Vice-Chair of Staff Parish Relations Committee
Joe Pesch

Joe Pesch

Chair of Endowment Committee
Susan Billings

Susan Billings

Chair of Beautification Committee