Rev. Arnelle Woods
Associate Pastor of Young Adults and Media Engagement
awoods@sjbcfamily.com
Arnelle Woods joined the St. John Church in May 2001 and has served in various ministries. Joining the St. John Church staff in 2018, Arnelle serves as the Media Engagement Coordinator. In this role, she is responsible for assisting with the creation of faith-filled content for St. John’s digital and social media platforms. Additionally, she assists in providing oversight of all aspects of media production for the St. John Church while identifying ways to create engaging virtual social experiences. In tandem with her staff responsibilities, Arnelle provides leadership to the SJC Young Adult Ministry.
A lifelong learner, Arnelle has earned an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Cedar Valley College, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University. She also holds a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Preaching from Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary.
Arnelle takes joy in finding new ways to give back to the local communities within the Dallas-Fort Worth region. As a student at MSU, Arnelle became a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Professionally, Arnelle is a member of the International City and County Management Association and National Forum of Black Public Administrators.
Arnelle’s favorite scripture is James 1:2-4, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”
A lifelong learner, Arnelle has earned an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Cedar Valley College, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University. She also holds a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Preaching from Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary.
Arnelle takes joy in finding new ways to give back to the local communities within the Dallas-Fort Worth region. As a student at MSU, Arnelle became a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Professionally, Arnelle is a member of the International City and County Management Association and National Forum of Black Public Administrators.
Arnelle’s favorite scripture is James 1:2-4, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”
