Saint Matthew United Methodist Church

Mary Teague

Senior Pastor

Rev. Mary Teague serves as the Senior Pastor of Saint Matthew United Methodist Church. She earned her Master of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology in 2018 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University. Before entering full-time pastoral ministry, Mary dedicated more than 30 years to serving others as a registered nurse with Texas Health Resources, most recently as the Supportive and Palliative Care and Hospice Program Coordinator at Texas Health Fort Worth.

Mary’s years in healthcare continue to shape her compassionate approach to ministry. She is passionate about helping people grow in faith, caring for others through every season of life, and sharing the hope and love of Jesus Christ.

Mary and her family have been part of the Saint Matthew community for many years. She is the proud mother of three children, grandmother of four, and shares her home in East Fort Worth with her two dogs, Midnight and Taco. She considers it a privilege to serve alongside the people of Saint Matthew as they seek to love God, love one another, and love the community.

Blake Glass

Choir Director

Blake Glass has served as Choir Director at Saint Matthew United Methodist Church since 2021, where he leads the Chancel Choir and helps shape the music ministry for weekly worship and special services. He is passionate about creating meaningful worship through music and encouraging singers of all experience levels to grow in both confidence and faith.

Blake is also the Head Choir Director at Aledo High School, where he continues a distinguished career in music education. He previously led the choir program at Western Hills High School, earning recognition as Teacher of the Year while guiding students to numerous UIL Sweepstakes awards and Texas All-State Choir honors. Blake holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Mississippi College and is currently pursuing a Master of Music Education at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Kristi Moore

Organist

Kristi Moore has served as organist at Saint Matthew United Methodist Church since 1992, with the exception of a brief time living in Arizona, where she served as organist and interim choir director at Larkspur Christian Church. She returned to Saint Matthew in 2002 and has faithfully supported worship through music ever since.

A graduate of Texas Christian University, Kristi earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders while studying organ under Emmet G. Smith and Guillermo Martinez. She is also a speech-language pathologist with Early Childhood Intervention of North Central Texas, where she provides early intervention services to young children and their families.

Kristi and her husband, Steven, enjoy supporting TCU athletics and staying active in the Fort Worth community. Her faithful musicianship and decades of service continue to enrich the worship life of Saint Matthew.

Jason Hardy

Media Director

Jason Hardy has been a member of Saint Matthew United Methodist Church since 1988 and has served as Media Director since 2021. He leads the church’s communications and media ministry, including worship livestreaming, video production, social media, and digital communications. His passion is helping people, whether they are worshiping in the sanctuary or joining online, experience the warmth, welcome, and community of Saint Matthew.

Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering and a Master of Science in Information Systems. Professionally, he serves as Deputy Chief Information Officer and Assistant Vice President for Enterprise IT Operations at The University of Texas at Arlington, where he provides strategic leadership for enterprise technology services that support the university’s mission of teaching, research, and student success.

Jason believes technology can be a powerful tool for ministry, helping people connect with one another and experience the love of Christ, wherever they are. He considers it a privilege to use his gifts to extend Saint Matthew’s ministry beyond the church walls, making worship and community accessible to people both near and far.