MEET OUR STAFF
Pastor
Pastor Woods
Pastor Woods is a native of Clinton Illinois. He attended the Clinton United Methodist Church, where he was baptized and confirmed. Clinton UMC is also where he married his wife, Kimberly Woods. They have been married for thirteen years this coming August. They met while both were attending Richland Community College. They have two cats, River and Archer, and a Golden Retriever, CJ. They do not have any children.
Pastor Woods has been serving as lead pastor for churches in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference for fourteen years. While going to Southern Illinois University Carbondale for his undergrad degree, he pastored three churches in the West Frankfort area from 2010 to 2013. From 2013 to 2017, while he was attending Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, he served the Braceville United Methodist Church. In 2017, Pastor Woods received his first full-time appointment to Industry United Methodist Church.
​​Administrative & Financial Secretary
Brooks Osmundson
Brooks Osmundson serves as our Financial Secretary, bringing over 7 years of experience in accounting, after a career in retail, and a passion for Tuscola United Methodist Church's mission. With a background in managing budgets, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and streamlining administrative processes, she focuses on fiscal integrity and transparent stewardship to support all church ministries effectively. Brooks believes that sound financial management is key to empowering the church's vision, making it a joy to serve in this capacity. When not managing accounts, Brooks provides support to SAM Pantry and explores her passion for grant writing. Out of the office, you might find her spending time with her family, knitting, and engaging in fellowship.
Music Director
Jeannie Craddock
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Jeannie Craddock has been an active member of TUMC for 39 years. She is the director of the Celebration Ringers, the Sanctuary Choir. She plays in the Praise Band and is the relief service musician. She was “raised on the organ bench” with her mom being a church choir director and organist while her dad was a licensed lay speaker & deacon. Jeannie began singing in church at the young age of 6. In 2020 after 33 years of teaching, she retired from Tuscola CUSD 301 as the MS & HS Choral & Musical Director. She now spends her time volunteering and is active in Kiwanis International, MomCo, DAR, and is the Personnel Advisor for Chi Omega Fraternity at UIUC.​​
Jeannie grew up in the Chicago area and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Choral Education from Western Illinois University and Masters of Arts degrees in Choral Conducting &Vocal Performance from Eastern Illinois University.
Performance from Eastern Illinois University. She also studied voice at the Chicago Lyric Opera. Jeannie has performed with the Decatur Park Singers, the C-U BACH Society, the C-U Chorale, and DUT theatre company. Jeannie has been the guest conductor for several High School and Junior High Festival Choirs throughout the state which includes 5 IMEA Vocal Jazz Choirs and 3 ILMEA Junior High Festival Choirs as well as serving as the ILMEA All-State Chairman for the Vocal Jazz Ensemble & District 5 Vocal Jazz Representative for 25+ years.
Jeannie is a member of ILMEA, IRTA, Mu Phi Epsilon Professional Fraternity, Chi Omega Fraternity, Kiwanis International, and DAR. Jeannie and her husband, Dan, live in Tuscola and have 2 grown children: Rachel (Brayden), and Jacob (Morgan). They are also proud grandparents to Annie.
Custodian
Kathleen Dyer
Kathleen Dyer, our dedicated custodian, keeps our church shining, ensuring a welcoming space for all by meticulously handling cleaning, and facility upkeep. Kathleen blends her practical skills with a heart for service, finding joy in supporting the church's mission while creating a peaceful environment for worship and community. She can often be found singing while she works and is always ready to lend a hand with a smile. When not in service to the church Kathleen spends her time caring for family, studying for lay leadership, and volunteering in a wide variety of community organizations.