Rev. Dr. Evan W. Rohrs-Dodge was appointed to serve St. Paul's United Methodist Church in July 2022. He is an ordained elder in full connection in the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. He is a graduate of Baptist Seminary of Kentucky (post-doctoral work in pastoral care); United Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry); Drew Theological School (Master of Divinity); and the University of Maine (Bachelor of Arts, History).

Previous pastoral appointments include Belvidere UMC in Belvidere, NJ; Broadway UMC in Broadway, NJ; Port Golden UMC in Washington, NJ; and McCrea Memorial UMC in Port Murray, NJ. He serves in leadership in the Greater New Jersey Conference as co-registrar of the Central District Committee on Ministry and as a clergy mentor to many pastors. Evan is an avid reader and writer, with a particular interest in leadership development, trauma studies, and pastoral theology. He enjoys music, history, sports (let’s go Mets!), and spending time with his family. He is married to Amanda, and they have three girls and a boy: Amelia, Auden, Beatrice, and Charlie.

My name is Melissa Jensen. I am the Director of Family Ministries here at St. Paul’s! The word 'family' can be defined in myriad ways. To me, it is all encompassing. Family is what you make it, and I have already had such a wonderful family here at St. Paul’s.

I have already formed great connections here, as I attended elementary school at St Paul's, sang in all the choirs, attended Youth Group and Sunday School, and participated in Vacation Bible School. I grew up here and eventually volunteered in the same ministries I had participated in as a child.

As I continued to lead different groups in the church, I felt led to do more. With a group of wonderful people, I created our Mid-Week Worship service, which is currently in its 10th year! I have found a wonderful church family here at St. Paul’s. My husband Michael (pictured here) and I are thrilled to serve together, as we have in years past.

I am very excited to continue serving at St. Paul’s. I will be re-establishing some beloved programs and launching some new programs as well. It means a great deal to me to be the Director of Family Ministries. I look forward to our familial future together.

Blessings ~ Melissa Jensen

Amanda Rohrs-Dodge joined the St. Paul’s UMC staff as the Director of Music July 2023, after moving to Brick the previous summer when her husband, Evan, became the lead pastor of St. Paul’s. Amanda brings with her a strong background in music performance and leadership as well as pastoral experience.

A native of Towson, Maryland, Amanda’s first church job was as the organist and choir director of a small United Methodist Church in Fork, MD. During her time there she completed her Bachelor of Music degree in Church Music (2009) from Shenandoah University, where she majored in voice and minored in organ, piano, and religious studies. She went on to attend Drew Theological School in Madison, NJ where she earned a Master of Divinity (2012) and a Master of Sacred Theology (2015) where her focus was on New Testament studies and sacramental theology. Amanda served as a pastor for 13 years, bringing together her passion for preaching, teaching, and music in a variety of settings and age groups. During her last year of pastoring Amanda was trained as a Music Together educator and taught preschool music classes at two different schools.

Most recently Amanda has enjoyed becoming a part of St. Paul’s UMC; ringing bells in the bell choir, singing in the Christmas and Easter cantatas, becoming a member of the Chancel Choir and Praise Team, and even doing music time with the students in the Mustard Seed Preschool. She is excited to see how God will continue to move through the music ministry here at St. Paul’s!

Joy Phillips is our Administrative Assistant. Joy had previously been the assistant secretary here at St. Paul’s for several years. She is the Vice President of the Women of St. Paul’s (WOSP) and is active in the Lydia Circle. Joy coordinates the Boutique area of our bi-annual Rummage Sale and also leads our knitting and crochet group. Choir participation is another area of ministry where Joy feels part of the St. Paul’s family.

David is a lifelong United Methodist who deeply loves God and People. David graduated in May of 2025 with his Master of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He also holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Stockton University with a concentration in clinical Social Work. David is also a candidate for the Ordained Ministry as an Elder in our conference. Prior to serving as Director of Congregational Care at St. Paul's, he served as a seminary intern from September 2024 to May 2025. In addition to his work in Congregational Care, David also serves as Pastor of two churches in the area.  

David is passionate about the sacraments and relationships because we serve a relational God who did not remain distant from us, but drew close to us in the person of Jesus Christ, who meets us where we are. He could not be more excited to walk the journey of life and faith with you. If you have a need the congregational care team can help with or would like to speak with him, please contact the church office. 

In his free time, he loves spending time with his family and friends and watching Philadelphia sports teams, especially the Eagles and the Phillies. David also loves traveling and a good cup of coffee.  

Bill and Judy Propert have been involved with various ministries since joining St. Paul’s in 1966. From participating in and leading choirs, to teaching Sunday school and leading adult Bible studies and most currently as members of the Congregational Care Team, they have served the people of St. Paul’s diligently. 

Kathy assists in coordinating and recruiting staffing, organizing and planing programs for children and ensuring the necessary Safe Sanctuary program requirements for staff are met.