Deer Park UMC's Clergy

Senior Pastor

Rev. Deborah Proctor

(281) 930-1300, ext. 316  /   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Rev. Deborah Proctor came to Deer Park following an appointment to St. John’s UMC in Texas City. She has had other appointments at A&M United Methodist in College Station and Holy Covenant United Methodist in Katy. She is a second career pastor, having worked as a registered nurse for over 16 years prior to answering a call into the ordained ministry. She is married to Chris, and has two grown children, Michael and Laura.

Associate Pastor of Christian Formation

Rev. Melody Kraus

(281) 930-1300, ext. 314 /  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Rev. Melody Kraus grew up in League City and graduated from Clear Creek High School. She received her B.A. in Theatre from U. of H. in May of 2000.  Melody graduated from Perkins School of Theology in May of 2004 with a Masters of Theological Studies and was the recipient of the Paul W. Quillan Homiletics award. She is a Certified Bereavement Facilitator, and was Ordained as a Deacon in Full Connection in 2009.  Melody and her husband Drew live in Friendswood with their three daughters.