Staff

Dr. Olivia Poole, Pastor

A native of Montgomery, Alabama, Dr. Olivia Poole was raised in the congregation of First United Methodist Church where her family is actively involved and her mother continues to teach Sunday school. She attended Auburn University and received a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration before going to Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. She recieved her doctorate from Duke Univesrity with her emphasis on proclamation and leadership.

In her free time, Olivia enjoys running, hiking, and spending time outdoors. She also enjoys spending time with close friends and family. Two of her favorite places are Orange Beach and Blue Lake.

Olivia is married to Rev. Steve Reneau who is the pastor of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Steve and Olivia have two children, Grantham and Ennis-Hartley.

Julie Biddle, Church Administrator

Julie was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. She moved to Enterprise, AL in September of 2004 to minister to youth on Fort Rucker through Youth for Christ from 2004-2012.

Julie’s background is in Law Firm Management. She was a Legal Administrator and Office Manager for 15 years before moving to Enterprise. Julie has attended St. Luke UMC since 2013 and began working as the Church Administrator in July of 2015. She is passionate about her role and enjoys interacting with the congregation.

Julie enjoys spending time with her family, entertaining friends, watching Alabama football, watching movies, and traveling.

Julie and her husband, Clint, are blessed to have two children, Jackson and Zoe. They are happy to have a Christ centered home where all are welcome.

Jennifer Knox, Director of Student Ministries

Jennifer’s three favorite things are: God, my family/friends, and coffee. She also enjoys watching and play sports. As an avid writer, she was greatly involved in the publishing process of Huntingdon College’s literary magazine and hopes to write her own book one day.

She is passionate about not only introducing youth to Christ but also encouraging them take responsibility for their faith through sharings the Good News of Jesus Christ. Jennifer’s desire is to make disciples who will make disciples.

Tina Hamner, Director of Children's Ministry

Tina is a home schooling Mom to her three kids, Matthew, Charlotte, and Nathaniel. She has been married to her husband, Aaron, for 11 years and they share a home filled with noise, animals (the dachshund being her favorite), and love.

In her spare time she enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, spending time with her family and friends, and all of the fiber arts. Two fun facts about Tina are; she has been relearning to play the flute and she has won several contests with her culinary talents.

Roy Hoobler, Director of Traditional Worship

Roy Hoobler is originally from Salt Lake City, Utah. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Marshall University in West Virginia. After graduating, however, he joined the U.S. Army and was a Korean interpreter for 5 years, living mostly in South Korea during that time. Since the Army, he has received his Education certificate and had held a couple of teaching positions over the last 10 years before opening Hoobler Music in Enterprise. Roy is grateful to have found a home at St. Luke UMC after having served in Methodist, Presbyterian, and Catholic churches as organist, pianist, and choir director. Roy also is the founder / director of the Masterworks Community Choir in Enterprise.

Bryson Storey, Director of Contemporary Worship

Music has had a major influence on Bryson’s life and relationship with Christ from a young age. His love for music started with his inspirations from classic rock, 90s country, gospel and the music from our very own contemporary service praise band. He started playing guitar and singing at 11 years old, and started performing with St. Luke’s youth band at the age of 13.

Prior to joining the staff at St. Luke UMC, Bryson played music and sang at multiple festivals and other venues across the tri-state area. He has served with St. Luke’s contemporary praise band, Ten Cities, playing guitar, bass, and singing for 3 years.

Bryson is now leading the contemporary service praise band.
Bryson is passionate about music, and believes that music sets the tone for a deeper level of worship, which he desires to bring to St. Luke.

EunHye Parks, Accompanist

Silver Londo, Nursery Assistant

Through caring and compassion, Silver seeks to help our children learn about Christ love. Having volunteered with children for many years, Silver works to teach our children in our nursery program.