Lay Leadership for St. John’s United Methodist Church
Administrative Committees
Administrative Council (meets quarterly on 3rd Sunday, 7:00pm)
Purpose: To provide general oversight of St. John’s’ administration and programming; to establish goals, objectives, policies and procedures based on recommendations of the administrative and program committees. Chairperson: Lane Ward. Members: Cliff Terrell, Diane Walker, Dale Bradford, Robert Oates, Margaret Bowers, Sandra Ostergren, Patsy Carpenter, Richard Fisher, Mattie Clarke, John Bush, Barbara Benes, Carol Riley, Kathy Kail, Marilyn Long, Carol Edwards, Don Lipke, Barrett Walker, Dory Tavener, Tina Gladney, Bunnie Moore, John Moore, Randa Bush, JoAnn Brown, Lynn Hewitt, Herman Klawitter, Phil Williams, Juana Galloway, David Harris, Ben Jomok, John Ostergren, Tammy Parsons and Sam Mayson.
Purpose: To provide general oversight of St. John’s’ administration and programming; to establish goals, objectives, policies and procedures based on recommendations of the administrative and program committees. Chairperson: Lane Ward. Members: Cliff Terrell, Diane Walker, Dale Bradford, Robert Oates, Margaret Bowers, Sandra Ostergren, Patsy Carpenter, Richard Fisher, Mattie Clarke, John Bush, Barbara Benes, Carol Riley, Kathy Kail, Marilyn Long, Carol Edwards, Don Lipke, Barrett Walker, Dory Tavener, Tina Gladney, Bunnie Moore, John Moore, Randa Bush, JoAnn Brown, Lynn Hewitt, Herman Klawitter, Phil Williams, Juana Galloway, David Harris, Ben Jomok, John Ostergren, Tammy Parsons and Sam Mayson.
Lay Leadership Committee (meets as needed)
Purpose: To select members to serve on the committees of St John’s. Lay Leader: Dale Bradford Members: Kim Galloway, John Moore, Barbara Hill, Ann Poncik, Bobbie Sue Woodfin, Jo Ann Hartfiel, John Bush, Carolyn Williams and Charles Hewitt.
Purpose: To select members to serve on the committees of St John’s. Lay Leader: Dale Bradford Members: Kim Galloway, John Moore, Barbara Hill, Ann Poncik, Bobbie Sue Woodfin, Jo Ann Hartfiel, John Bush, Carolyn Williams and Charles Hewitt.
Staff Parish Relations Committee (meets monthly on 2nd Sunday, 5:00pm)
Purpose: To support and enable pastors and staff to work effectively in leading and equipping the congregation for witness and service; to consult with pastors and the bishop regarding pastoral leadership of the congregation; to guide members of the congregation who feel called to ordained ministry in the UMC.
Chairperson: Mattie Clarke. Lay Leader: Dale Bradford. Members: Lane Ward, Phil Williams, Robin Hausler, Brian Knipling, Kim Galloway, Randa Bush, Ann Poncik and Kirk Long.
Purpose: To support and enable pastors and staff to work effectively in leading and equipping the congregation for witness and service; to consult with pastors and the bishop regarding pastoral leadership of the congregation; to guide members of the congregation who feel called to ordained ministry in the UMC.
Chairperson: Mattie Clarke. Lay Leader: Dale Bradford. Members: Lane Ward, Phil Williams, Robin Hausler, Brian Knipling, Kim Galloway, Randa Bush, Ann Poncik and Kirk Long.
Finance Committee (meets 3rd Sunday at 6:00pm)
Purpose: To develop a balanced budget for the church and ensure that its management supports and strengthens the mission and ministry of St. John’s; to develop and implement plans that will raise sufficient income to meet the adopted budget.
Chairperson: Carol Riley Ex-officio Members: Lane Ward, John Bush, Mattie Clarke, Carol Edwards, Robert Oates, Margaret Bowers and Dale Bradford. At-large Members: Charles Hewitt, Tracy Galloway, Keith Till, David Harris, Klip Morefield, Cliff Terrell, Wanda Hillhouse, Mike McConnell and Bill Gray.
Board of Trustees (meets monthly on 4th Sunday, Noon)
Purpose: The Board of Trustees is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of all church properties, ensuring they are kept in an appropriate manner so the church can be effective in its ministry. They work closely with the Parsonage Committee. If anyone has questions or concerns about the church properties, please feel free to mention it to a committee member so he or she can bring it up for discussion at a meeting.
Chairperson: John Bush. Members: Anna Davis, Virginia Scarborough, John (Johnny) Moore, Bill Billingsley, Kathy Meadows, Gerald Poncik, Wade Shelton, Carolyn Williams, Laura Hartman,Richard Collier and Larry Harris.
Purpose: To develop a balanced budget for the church and ensure that its management supports and strengthens the mission and ministry of St. John’s; to develop and implement plans that will raise sufficient income to meet the adopted budget.
Chairperson: Carol Riley Ex-officio Members: Lane Ward, John Bush, Mattie Clarke, Carol Edwards, Robert Oates, Margaret Bowers and Dale Bradford. At-large Members: Charles Hewitt, Tracy Galloway, Keith Till, David Harris, Klip Morefield, Cliff Terrell, Wanda Hillhouse, Mike McConnell and Bill Gray.
Board of Trustees (meets monthly on 4th Sunday, Noon)
Purpose: The Board of Trustees is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of all church properties, ensuring they are kept in an appropriate manner so the church can be effective in its ministry. They work closely with the Parsonage Committee. If anyone has questions or concerns about the church properties, please feel free to mention it to a committee member so he or she can bring it up for discussion at a meeting.
Chairperson: John Bush. Members: Anna Davis, Virginia Scarborough, John (Johnny) Moore, Bill Billingsley, Kathy Meadows, Gerald Poncik, Wade Shelton, Carolyn Williams, Laura Hartman,Richard Collier and Larry Harris.
Parsonage Committee (meets as needed)
Chairperson: Barbara Benes Members: John Bush, Margaret Bowers, Byron Hausler, Carol Edwards, Gearld Poncik and Joann Harfield.
Program Ministries
Education Committee (meets every other month on 3rd Sunday at Noon)
Purpose: To enable the congregation to grow as Disciples of Christ through teaching and learning through large groups, small group studies or independent study. Chairperson: Kathy Kail. Members: Wanda Burkett, Emily Adams, Becky Cole, Juana Galloway, Gale Peterson, Cindy Stegemiller, Nancy Volding, Robin Cuellar, Linda Burke, Robyn Talley, Lorelei Pullig, Pam Walters, Georganna Hall, Mary Ann Goodwine and Becky Rease
Worship Committee (meets as needed)
Purpose: To enable the congregation to participate actively in relating to God through music, worship and spiritual development.
Chairperson: Marilyn Long. Members: Tim Benson, Linda Steele, Ann Poncik, Barbara Hill, David Brown, Dale Bradford, Betty Braddy, Bunnie Moore and Diane Nichols.
Stewardship Committee (meets as needed)
Purpose: To help each person within the congregation develop into a more faithful and effective Christian steward of the community which includes the congregation, the geographic community of the church and the wider community of God’s world.
Chairperson: Carol Edwards. Members: Vona Morefield, Suzanne Benson, Anita Harris, David Brown
Tracy Galloway, Vicki Ward. Don Lipke, Sandra Billingsley, Irvine Carpenter and Lonnie Meadows.
Membership Audit Committee (meets annually)
Purpose: To audit the membership roles for inactive members and to provide an opportunity for further contact and to reactivate inactive members.
Chairperson: Members:
Missions Committee on (meets 2nd Sunday of odd-numbered months at noon)
Purpose: To provide the congregation the opportunity to be in ministries of compassion, justice and advocacy in dealing with each other and our communities, both local and global.
Chairperson: Don Lipke. Members: Ron Cole, Dale Bradford, Kenny Broun, Josef Poncik, Carolyn Williams, Barbara Hill, Cathy Harris, Shannon Davis, Brett Kail, Patsy Carpenter and Stephen Doggett.
Evangelism Committee (meets monthly on 2nd Sunday at 5:00pm)
Purpose: To reach out to people with the Good News of Jesus Christ and welcome them with genuine Christian hospitality so that they may develop a relationship with God and live as Christian Disciples.
Chairperson: Barrett Walker. Members: Mike Williams, Joe Benes, Ken Braddy, Jack Hayes, Laurie Buss, Robert Oates, Kathy Kail, Karen Hayes, Jaime Krametbauer, Becky Rease and Mattie Clarke.
Communications Committee (meets every other month)
Purpose: To serve the communication and promotional needs of the church; to make available ideas, resources, and skills to assist work areas/committees in providing effective, unified communication throughout the congregation.
Chairperson: Dory Tavener. Members: Linda Burke, Staci Harfiel, Kasey Doggett, Jennifer Heath, Rachel Poncik, Joseph Krametbauer, Keely Knipling, Dee Dee McGrew and Phil Sulak.
Hospitality Committee (meets as needed)
Purpose: To create a welcoming atmosphere at St. John's for visitors and members.
Chairperson: Tina Gladney. Members: Susan Jett, Lorelei Pullig, Cindy Stegemiller, Tanya Erickson, Betty Braddy, Marcia Rowley, Keely Knipling, Erika Walker, John Ostergren, Sheila Clay and Joe Erickson.
Website Committee (meets as needed)
Purpose: To develop and maintain the church's online presence and ministry.
Chairperson: Keely Knipling. Members: John Moore, Keith Till, Bruce Pullig, Jaime Krametbauer, Diane Nichols, Ben Jomok, Bunnie Moore, Randa Bush,
Purpose: To enable the congregation to grow as Disciples of Christ through teaching and learning through large groups, small group studies or independent study. Chairperson: Kathy Kail. Members: Wanda Burkett, Emily Adams, Becky Cole, Juana Galloway, Gale Peterson, Cindy Stegemiller, Nancy Volding, Robin Cuellar, Linda Burke, Robyn Talley, Lorelei Pullig, Pam Walters, Georganna Hall, Mary Ann Goodwine and Becky Rease
Worship Committee (meets as needed)
Purpose: To enable the congregation to participate actively in relating to God through music, worship and spiritual development.
Chairperson: Marilyn Long. Members: Tim Benson, Linda Steele, Ann Poncik, Barbara Hill, David Brown, Dale Bradford, Betty Braddy, Bunnie Moore and Diane Nichols.
Stewardship Committee (meets as needed)
Purpose: To help each person within the congregation develop into a more faithful and effective Christian steward of the community which includes the congregation, the geographic community of the church and the wider community of God’s world.
Chairperson: Carol Edwards. Members: Vona Morefield, Suzanne Benson, Anita Harris, David Brown
Tracy Galloway, Vicki Ward. Don Lipke, Sandra Billingsley, Irvine Carpenter and Lonnie Meadows.
Membership Audit Committee (meets annually)
Purpose: To audit the membership roles for inactive members and to provide an opportunity for further contact and to reactivate inactive members.
Chairperson: Members:
Missions Committee on (meets 2nd Sunday of odd-numbered months at noon)
Purpose: To provide the congregation the opportunity to be in ministries of compassion, justice and advocacy in dealing with each other and our communities, both local and global.
Chairperson: Don Lipke. Members: Ron Cole, Dale Bradford, Kenny Broun, Josef Poncik, Carolyn Williams, Barbara Hill, Cathy Harris, Shannon Davis, Brett Kail, Patsy Carpenter and Stephen Doggett.
Evangelism Committee (meets monthly on 2nd Sunday at 5:00pm)
Purpose: To reach out to people with the Good News of Jesus Christ and welcome them with genuine Christian hospitality so that they may develop a relationship with God and live as Christian Disciples.
Chairperson: Barrett Walker. Members: Mike Williams, Joe Benes, Ken Braddy, Jack Hayes, Laurie Buss, Robert Oates, Kathy Kail, Karen Hayes, Jaime Krametbauer, Becky Rease and Mattie Clarke.
Communications Committee (meets every other month)
Purpose: To serve the communication and promotional needs of the church; to make available ideas, resources, and skills to assist work areas/committees in providing effective, unified communication throughout the congregation.
Chairperson: Dory Tavener. Members: Linda Burke, Staci Harfiel, Kasey Doggett, Jennifer Heath, Rachel Poncik, Joseph Krametbauer, Keely Knipling, Dee Dee McGrew and Phil Sulak.
Hospitality Committee (meets as needed)
Purpose: To create a welcoming atmosphere at St. John's for visitors and members.
Chairperson: Tina Gladney. Members: Susan Jett, Lorelei Pullig, Cindy Stegemiller, Tanya Erickson, Betty Braddy, Marcia Rowley, Keely Knipling, Erika Walker, John Ostergren, Sheila Clay and Joe Erickson.
Website Committee (meets as needed)
Purpose: To develop and maintain the church's online presence and ministry.
Chairperson: Keely Knipling. Members: John Moore, Keith Till, Bruce Pullig, Jaime Krametbauer, Diane Nichols, Ben Jomok, Bunnie Moore, Randa Bush,
Other Leadership Groups
Long Range Planning Task Group
Purpose: To evaluate St. John’s needs for the future and to develop a plan to meet those ministry needs.
Congregational Care Committee
Purpose: To equip people and provide resources to meet the spiritual and physical needs of St. John’s family and community through prayer, personal contact, letters and cards.
Chairperson: Kay Harlan. Members: Pat Ellis, Kathie Psencik, Sandy Stowell, Nancy Volding, Cathy Harris, Carol Pikett, Kim Galloway, Barbara Hill, Dawn Till, Irvine Carpenter, Patsy Carpenter, Verdell Brown and Katherine Meyer.
Bereavement Committee
Purpose: To provide care to grieving families following the death of a family member.
Chairperson: Randa Bush. Members: Bunnie Moore, Cathy Harris, Shannon Davis, Carol Pikett, Margaret Smiley, Jo Ann Hartfiel and Jaime Krametbauer.
Board of Directors for St. John’s Little School
Purpose: To support the director and staff in the operation of the school, to regularly review financial statements, approve tuition, salary and budget recommendations and be a liaison to the church.
Chairperson: Vona Morefield. Members: Emily Adams, Deidre Doggett, Richard Fisher, Mike Greenwood, Lynn Hewitt, Keely Knipling and Kelly O'Neal.
United Methodist Women
Purpose: To develop a creative, supportive fellowship; to expand concepts of mission; to grow in faith.
United Methodist Men
Purpose: To offer support for one another through meals and outings; to reach out in the name of Jesus Christ in mission to the church and the community; to grow in faith.
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