Reverend Dr. Walter Beaudwin, Senior Pastor
Pastor Walter is a second career clergy who received his call to ministry after having been self employed as a local contractor in the Southern Maryland area. Pastor Walter had served as Director of Youth Ministries, and later, Director of Disciple Ministries, in addition to his involvement in music ministries as Gospel Choir Director and the leader of praise bands.
Pastor Walter received a Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University in 2005, a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary in 2008, and a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership Excellence in 2015. His continuing education includes completing in 2016 studies with the Financial Leadership Academy, a two-year program promoting best practices in financial accountability, stewardship, and growth in local churches and in church leadership. In 2018, Pastor Walter studied with Rev. Dr. C. Anthony Hunt in a Pilgrimage to the Alabama of the Civil Rights Movement, emphasizing Rev Dr. Martin Luther King’s work on developing Beloved Community. In 2019, Pastor Walter became a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) on completion of Coach Approach Skill Training including Mentor and Group Coaching skills. He is currently working towards certification as an Associate Certified Coach with the ICF. This work includes peer and leadership team coaching in the areas of church finances, leadership excellence and congregational development.
Ordained an Elder in the United Methodist Church in 2011, Pastor Walter especially enjoys leading Bible studies and worship. His preaching style ties Biblical context and truths to contemporary needs, offering hope in Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. He strives for worship excellence that draws people into the presence of God, the sole focus of our worship, praise, and adoration. In worship, we celebrate with thanksgiving all that God has done in unity with God’s greatest gift, Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Pastor Walter believes energetic, uplifting worship that is theologically sound, Christ centered, and God focused draws persons into God’s presence; therefore, experiencing here on earth the joyful worship we will celebrate in heaven. Mission and outreach beginning in the local community and extending throughout the world in meaningful, hands-on ways are part of Pastor Walter’s core values.
A native of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Pastor Walter has been married to Lauren, a native of Vienna, Virginia, since 2013. They enjoy the outdoors, discovering God’s creation through hiking, kayaking, fishing, and crabbing. They enjoy singing together, going to Christian concerts, theater and the arts, reading, and learning new things. Between them, they have seven children ranging from thirty-four years of age to thirteen- four boys and three girls, one daughter-in-law, and “nearly” three sons-in-law (upcoming wedding September 2020), and two grandsons, so far.
Pastor Walter is a life-long United Methodist. He is deeply convicted by Wesleyan theology and missional emphasis guided by values and ethics rooted in Scripture, Tradition, Experience and Reason focused on Jesus Christ, the grace of God’s unfailing love for all persons, and the sense of connectional community through the local and extended church. He believes each local church body, made up of many diverse persons, is a mission site connected to each other and bound covenentally by the Spirit of God through Jesus Christ to make a real difference in the real lives of real people to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Pastor Walter received a Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University in 2005, a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary in 2008, and a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership Excellence in 2015. His continuing education includes completing in 2016 studies with the Financial Leadership Academy, a two-year program promoting best practices in financial accountability, stewardship, and growth in local churches and in church leadership. In 2018, Pastor Walter studied with Rev. Dr. C. Anthony Hunt in a Pilgrimage to the Alabama of the Civil Rights Movement, emphasizing Rev Dr. Martin Luther King’s work on developing Beloved Community. In 2019, Pastor Walter became a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) on completion of Coach Approach Skill Training including Mentor and Group Coaching skills. He is currently working towards certification as an Associate Certified Coach with the ICF. This work includes peer and leadership team coaching in the areas of church finances, leadership excellence and congregational development.
Ordained an Elder in the United Methodist Church in 2011, Pastor Walter especially enjoys leading Bible studies and worship. His preaching style ties Biblical context and truths to contemporary needs, offering hope in Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. He strives for worship excellence that draws people into the presence of God, the sole focus of our worship, praise, and adoration. In worship, we celebrate with thanksgiving all that God has done in unity with God’s greatest gift, Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Pastor Walter believes energetic, uplifting worship that is theologically sound, Christ centered, and God focused draws persons into God’s presence; therefore, experiencing here on earth the joyful worship we will celebrate in heaven. Mission and outreach beginning in the local community and extending throughout the world in meaningful, hands-on ways are part of Pastor Walter’s core values.
A native of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Pastor Walter has been married to Lauren, a native of Vienna, Virginia, since 2013. They enjoy the outdoors, discovering God’s creation through hiking, kayaking, fishing, and crabbing. They enjoy singing together, going to Christian concerts, theater and the arts, reading, and learning new things. Between them, they have seven children ranging from thirty-four years of age to thirteen- four boys and three girls, one daughter-in-law, and “nearly” three sons-in-law (upcoming wedding September 2020), and two grandsons, so far.
Pastor Walter is a life-long United Methodist. He is deeply convicted by Wesleyan theology and missional emphasis guided by values and ethics rooted in Scripture, Tradition, Experience and Reason focused on Jesus Christ, the grace of God’s unfailing love for all persons, and the sense of connectional community through the local and extended church. He believes each local church body, made up of many diverse persons, is a mission site connected to each other and bound covenentally by the Spirit of God through Jesus Christ to make a real difference in the real lives of real people to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Christy Little, Director of Children and Youth Ministries
Christy Little became the Director of Children and Youth Ministries at Saint Andrew's in March 2017. Prior to joining Saint Andrew's, Christy served for 12 years at Kent Island UMC as Middle School Coordinator, doing everything from Sunday School to Confirmation to Youth Rallies. Christy also taught grades K-6th at Kent Island Christian School. Her duties there included instructing computer lab, assisting in core subjects, leading opening devotionals each morning, and leading 2nd Grade Bible. Christy established an after-school Bible Study for 3rd-6th graders as well as a school-wide monthly missions program. Christy also served at Calvary UMC in Annapolis as the Director of Children and Family Ministries for three wonderful years. At Calvary, Christy planned community-wide festivals for families and created unique opportunities for the children, including a children-led worship service once a year and 24-hour mission lockdowns at church.
Christy has lived in Maryland all her life. Christy and her husband Mike have been married for 35 years, and they have three wonderful sons with two incredible daughters of her heart. Christy also has five young grandchildren (two boys and three girls)!
Christy has lived in Maryland all her life. Christy and her husband Mike have been married for 35 years, and they have three wonderful sons with two incredible daughters of her heart. Christy also has five young grandchildren (two boys and three girls)!
Mark Wagner, Head of Day School
Mark Wagner has a Bachelor of Science, Biology, Towson University and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies in Liberal Studies, Johns Hopkins University. He has been teaching for 36 years. Mark loves the complex challenges of teaching and working with young people and their parents. He values the school's commitment to helping the students grow into good human beings.
Mark Wagner has a Bachelor of Science, Biology, Towson University and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies in Liberal Studies, Johns Hopkins University. He has been teaching for 36 years. Mark loves the complex challenges of teaching and working with young people and their parents. He values the school's commitment to helping the students grow into good human beings.
Patty Coleman, Office Administrator
Patty Coleman is a long time catechist and Volunteer of Youth Minister and outreach. Dedicated Member of NCYC and Life Teen. Certified by Office of Child & Youth Protection, Archdioceses of Baltimore. I am here to serve Saint Andrews United Methodist Parish as God has called. I am a mom to two beautiful God loving daughters and recently blessed grandma all who help me find God in my world every day. I am very spiritually grounded person and blessed to join St. Andrew's to help you carry out your mission.
