“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God.”
Ephesians 4:11-13
Rev. Doug Robinson-Johnson
Pastor
Pastor Doug Robinson-Johnson is grateful for the call by Bishop LaTrelle Easterling and the cabinet of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church to join Community United Methodist Church in loving boldly, serving joyfully, and leading courageously. Together, we will maintain space for healthy dialogue across differences, intentionally reach out to young families, and encourage transformational leadership through deep Christian discipleship.
Prior to his appointment to Community UMC, Reverend Robinson-Johnson was Senior Pastor of National United Methodist Church in Washington, DC, through a season of healing and renewal. For fifteen years, Doug served churches around Boston, Massachusetts, including the United Parish of Auburndale, a combined United Church of Christ and United Methodist Church in Newton. He co-pastored a church just north of Boston in the diverse community of Lynn with his wife and fellow clergy-member, Reverend Erica Robinson-Johnson. Together, they led a merger of four historic church congregations into one vital community called “Grace.” Before transferring to the New England Annual Conference in 2004, Doug and Erica served churches in Chicago, where their son Evan was born in 1999. Evan is now a journalist working in New York City. Erica is serving as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Baltimore-Washington, Peninsula-Delaware Area of the United Methodist Church. Doug and Erica live in Laurel, Maryland.
Pastor Doug was born in Los Angeles, California, but was raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, as his father pursued work in the oil industry as a chemical engineer. Doug’s mother was the administrator of the church his family helped to found in the 1980s. Doug received a Political Science degree from United Methodist-affiliated Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1992 and, three years later, a Master of Divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, which is associated with Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
On Friday sabbath days, Doug can be found kayak fishing in local rivers, playing guitar, drum set, or baritone in the basement, hiking, or getting really great deals at local thrift stores. He and his wife try to visit their parents in San Antonio and Houston, Texas, as often as they can, but also feel fortunate when they find quality Texas barbecue and Tex-Mex right here in the Mid-Atlantic. They’re happy to share discoveries they’ve made and to hear yours!
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Courtney Bundy
Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries
Since 2018, Courtney’s experiences serving the United Methodist Church have brought her much joy and developed her heart for inclusive programming meeting the needs of children, youth, and families. Committed to finding ways to connect, she trusts that combining engaging activities, learning programs, and community outreach programs will foster a supportive environment where strong faith and familial bonds thrive through the church.
Courtney is passionate about making the Bible approachable and relatable for new and young disciples. She honors and reinforces parents and guardians’ crucial role as primary spiritual leaders in their young ones’ lives and believes helping them do that well is a high calling.
Outside of the church building, Courtney volunteers at local schools, pens articles on child spiritual development, and works with incarcerated disciples and their families. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, and spending time outdoors.
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- Call Courtney: 410-721-9129 ext. 4
Katie Foster
Communications and Administrative Coordinator
Katie joined the Community UMC staff in December 2021, where she helps manage internal and external communications, ensuring the church’s mission and vision are always moving forward. From handling social media and website updates to graphic design and keeping the office running smoothly, Katie’s always juggling something. She earned her Bachelor’s in Business Communication from Stevenson University and has a rich background in nonprofit work, having previously managed fundraising and communications for a local environmental nonprofit. Katie has also worked at a PCUSA congregation in Columbia, managed a craft and gift shop in Annapolis, and even dabbled in wedding design and coordination.
Though she’s lived in six states, Katie proudly calls Maryland home. She currently lives in Crofton with her husband Matt, daughters Eloise and Libby, pitbull Rhubarb, and their ever-growing collection of books (plus a few unfinished craft and home decor projects). Outside of work, Katie loves hunting for treasures in secondhand stores, losing track of time in the library with her kids, baking (with plenty of butter), and diving into new craft projects.
Stop by the office and say hi—the candy bowl is usually full!
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- Call Katie: 410-721-9129 ext. 6
Crystal Spalding
Child Development Center Director
Crystal always knew her career would involve working with children. When asked that age-old question, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” as a child, Crystal never had to hesitate when she responded with “a teacher!” The education field is in her blood, following in her late grandmother’s footsteps as an educator and principal for over 30 years. As the Director of the Child Development Center at Community UMC, Crystal is excited to be part of our community and work side by side with our young children and their families to provide a safe and nurturing environment.
Before joining Community UMC, Crystal worked as a Senior Staff Teacher at another Crofton preschool for over 13 years with experience in ages two to ten years old, as well as overseeing support staff, managing the social media, and constructing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities. Her administrative experience came shortly after when she became Center Director at a STEM-based learning center in Crofton. This experience opened a whole new world of possibilities and opportunities for Crystal, which led her to Community UMC.
Crystal holds an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development from Anne Arundel Community College and is beginning her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education online.
Crystal enjoys spending time with her family and friends including her adorable nine-year-old daughter, Hailey. Crystal loves the outdoors, whether it’s taking walks with Hailey and her boxer pup, Holly, or biking. Recently, she competed in a 50-mile bike race for MS and is preparing for another one. Her favorite place is the beach, so she loves the summer!
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- Call Crystal: 410-451-1010
Hector DeGraft Johnson
Accompanist
Hector DeGraft Johnson joined the staff and family at Community UMC in February 2023. He plays the piano, organ, and keyboard for our choir and Praise Band. Hector also works with the worship planning team in identifying music that will support each Sunday’s scripture and message. Before joining Community UMC, Hector spent over 25 years in music ministry, playing with churches wherever God planted him.
Hector grew up in Ghana and received his first choirmaster position in his early 20’s. Since then, Hector has played in Ghana, Maryland and Tennessee and served as the National Deputy Music Director of the Association of Ghana Methodist Church Choirs in North America. He holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education and an MBA.
Hector lives in Abingdon, MD, with his wife, Betty, and their four daughters ranging from 8 years
old to 22 years old. He enjoys spending his free time with his family and pursuing his hobbies,
including: creating and recording music, teaching piano and music, playing soccer and playing board games like Scrabble and Monopoly.
