Celebrating the Ministry and Service of Nan Pyle

Photo of Nan Pyle.

Nan Pyle, Administrative Assistant in the Financial Services Department, will conclude her full-time service with the Conference on September 11, 2026, as she begins a new part-time position serving her local church. Nan's ministry with the Conference spans more than 17 years and reflects a remarkable 29 years of faithful service in The United Methodist Church.

Nan joined the former Southwest Texas Conference in February 2009 as Administrative Assistant for Leadership Development and the Board of Higher Education after serving at New Hope United Methodist Church for 12 years. In 2015, she transitioned to the Rio Texas Conference Financial Services, where she has faithfully served as the department's Administrative Assistant for the past 11 years. Throughout her tenure in Financial Services, Nan has provided exceptional support to the department's leadership, including Director(s) of Financial Services Bill Wyman, Kendall Waller, and Tony LoBasso. In 2021, she expanded her responsibilities to include specialized work supporting church property matters, bringing the same attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment that have characterized her entire ministry.

Nan's impact has extended well beyond the Financial Services office. She has provided invaluable support to numerous Conference boards, committees, and ministry teams, including the Finance Table, Board of Trustees, Equitable Compensation Committee, Board of Pensions, and the Annual Conference Design Team. Her knowledge, reliability, and willingness to serve have made her a trusted resource and valued colleague across the Conference.

"We are grateful for Nan’s ministry and the many gifts she has shared with the conference over the years. She has helped steward the Church’s resources with care, love, and compassion."

— Bishop Harvey

Those who have worked alongside Nan know her not only for the excellence of her work but also for her gracious spirit, dedication, and genuine care for others. She has consistently embodied a servant's heart, helping countless clergy, churches, staff members, and volunteers navigate the work of the Conference with patience, wisdom, and professionalism.

While we will miss Nan's daily presence in the Conference office, we celebrate this new chapter in her ministry and are grateful that she will continue serving the Church in a new capacity. We give thanks for her many years of faithful service and the lasting contributions she has made to the Rio Texas Conference and the broader ministry in the UMC.

Please join us in expressing our appreciation to Nan and in offering prayers and best wishes as she prepares for this exciting new transition and season of ministry.