Staff

Rev. Geoffrey Moore, Ph.D., Lead Pastor

Rev. Geoffrey Moore, Ph.D., will be joining Greenland Hills starting July 1st, 2024 as our new lead pastor. He is a longtime fan of our church community and is known and loved by many in our congregation! He has more than 30 years of experience in music, worship, discipleship and church leadership in various church roles in North Texas.

He is currently serving as the senior pastor for St. Stephen UMC in Mesquite, a reconciling congregation devoted to welcoming, nurturing and protecting LGBTQ+ youth. He also serves as the Creative Director of A Ministry of Congregational Singing & Worship, a ministry devoted to helping congregations strengthen their voice and deepen their worship life. He holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies with an emphasis in Systematic Theology from SMU where he serves as an adjunct professor in theology and worship.

In his spare time, he likes to read adventure/fantasy novels, watch sci-fi, pursue genealogy, collect Wedgwood, and travel. In terms of formalities, his preference is either to be called Geoffrey or Rev. Moore.

Contact Geoffrey here.

Margo Moore, Young Adult Ministry Coordinator & Digital Ministry Manager

Margo Moore, a Perkins seminary graduate, is pursuing ordination in the United Methodist Church. Her journey includes a recent completion of a chaplaincy internship at Parkland Hospital, where she offered vital spiritual support to individuals navigating health crises. Prior to this, she worked at UKirk SMU, the sole affirming ministry on campus. During her time there, Margo's duties included preaching, leading bible studies, and offering pastoral care to students. Driven by a deep-seated passion for nurturing young adult ministries, Margo is excited about joining the Greenland Hills team.

Margo's dual part-time roles will help us better connect and learn from our Millennial and Gen-Z congregants and neighbors, as well as more effectively use our digital presence to connect with our community.

Contact Margo here.

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Kristi HasselL, Minister of Music & Worship Arts

Kristi came to Greenland Hills as Minister of Music in August of 2012. She brings many years of experience directing choirs, liturgical dance,  theater, and handbells. In addition to directing our adult, children, and handbell choirs, Kristi leads congregational song employing many musical styles and oversees our growing Arts Ministry.

Kristi holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education, United Methodist Certification in Church Music, and in May 2016 earned her Master of Sacred Music, summa cum laude at Perkins School of Theology at SMU.  Kristi lives in Red Oak with her husband and daughter, and she enjoys gardening, reading, knitting, ceramics, and crafting.

Contact Kristi here

Jason Smith, pianist

Jason Smith’s career in Texas began in 2004 when he was hired as Principal Coach for the Fort Worth Opera. In 2007, he moved to Dallas to accept a faculty position at Southern Methodist University, where he remains today. At SMU, Jason has served as a Senior Lecturer, Vocal Coach, Collaborative Pianist, and Accompanist for the Meadows Lyric Theater. During the summers, for 15 years he also served as Coach and Pianist at the Seagle Music Festival near Lake Placid, NY. Jason has a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of Utah and a Master of Music degree in Opera Coaching from Florida State University. 

Jason is originally from Jacksonville, FL, and now lives in East Dallas near White Rock Lake. He and his husband David, a clinical psychologist, are both avid college football fans and love going to games in the fall to cheer on their favorite team.

Contact Jason here.

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Kristin Mallory, Children & Youth Minister

Kristin was born and raised in San Diego, California, and then came to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University for college where she received her B.A. in Psychology and a M.S. in Family Studies. She worked in youth ministry after college for four years in the Lakewood area. During this time, Kristin gained tremendous experience working with children and teenagers, as well as families. Kristin also worked with children in the foster care system for five years.
Kristin loves the Greenland Hills family! She has been a member of the church for many years with her wife Connie and their children Paxton, Emerson and August. She loves working with the families and children of the church and her hope is that they can walk through life together and all grow in their love for God. 

Contact Kristin here.

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Trish MajoR, Administrative Assistant

Trish comes to Greenland Hills with a background in communications and social justice.  After graduating from Colorado College with a degree in English, she has worked as a special features writer for the Dallas Times Herald, a stay-at-home mom, a secretary at a different United Methodist church and as Communications Director for the Dallas Peace Center. Trish is thankful that she is able to continue working in a dynamic environment that actively works and advocates for peace and  justice. 

Contact Trish here.