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Church Council Part 1 - The NOW Ministries team
Church Council Part II - Appropriations Management Team
Church Council Part III - The Administrative Team
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Lexington United Methodist Church
Lay Leadership
Email at: LUMC@lexumcsc.com
Welcome to the Church Council Leadership page. Here you will find the names of the lay leaders and the leadership positions they hold. Use the drop down box below to quickly find the work area you want. The person will be listed with their respective work area. By selecting the one you want and clicking "GO" you will be taken to a chart that gives you information about that work area.
Graphical Representation of the Organizational Structure for Lexington United Methodist Church
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The structure for LUMC can be thought of as a triangle sitting on its point. The supporting legs are the new Church Council Team and the "Appropriations Management Team." The latter team is composed of the committees that are required by the Book of Discipline. These committees are the Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, Nominating Committee, the Pastor Parish Committee, and the Communications Committee. Also included in the Appropriations Management Team for LUMC are the Long Range Planning Committee and the Child Development Board.
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The Church Council Part 1 - The NOW Ministries team
Purpose: To provide for the planning and implementing of a program of nurture, outreach and witness at LUMC.| NURTURE: Purpose Statement: The Nurture ministries team shall give attention to liturgical, educational, worship and stewardship ministries within the church family. Team Leader - Tom Brabham Back to top STEWARDSHIP Time and Talents Coordination Finance Campaign Assistance Team Leaders - Cam Beckum; Jack McElveen Back to top WORSHIP Music Ministry Ushers Acolytes Lay Scripture Readers Communion Stewards Alter Guild (paraments, flowers, candles) Weddings (directors, policies) Team Leader - Revee Richardson Back to top CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SS SUPERINTENDENT SS Secretary/Administration Curriculum Coordination Media Center Coordination Team Leaders - Bob Lambdin; Laura Lambdin Back to top CHILDREN’S COORDINATION Age Level Council Coordination Nursery – Sixth Grade Children’s Programs SS Teachers Team Leader - Betsy Marshall Back to top YOUTH COORDINATION United Methodist Youth Programs 7th – 12th Grade Youth Council Youth Choir Youth Orchestra SS Teachers Team Leader - Phil Gaines Back to top ADULT COORDINATION Higher Ed/Campus Ministry Singles, Family, Young Adults, Middle Adults, Senior Adults Intergenerational Team Leader - Tim Chandler Back to top UMW & UMM United Methodist Men President - Cam Beckum United Methodist Women President - Janice Gonzales Back to top |
OUTREACH: Purpose Statement: The Outreach ministries team shall give attention to missions and advocacy ministries, beyond the church family, in the local and larger community. Team Leader - Carolyn Hellams Back to top MISSIONS Church Community Conference National Global Team Leader - David & Trudy Huffstetler Back to top ADVOCACY Health & Welfare Church & Society Religion & Race (Inclusiveness) Status & Role of Women Fostering Families Weigh Down Workshop AA Scouting Team Leader - Richard Fowler Back to top |
WITNESS: Purpose Statement: The Witness ministries team shall give attention to evangelistic outreach, membership care, spiritual growth and faith sharing ministries. Team Leader - Bill Currier Back to top SPIRITUAL GROWTH Disciples Bible Studies Basic Christianity Course Spiritual Renewal Services Lay Speakers Bible Studies Team Leader - Charles "Mike" Burton Back to top MEMBERSHIP CARE Shepherding Groups Prayer Chain Shut In Visitation Caring Committee Wednesday Night Dinners Team Leader - Theresa Todd Back to top EVANGELISM Greeters Visitors’ Welcome Center New Member Coordination Visitation Program Witnessing Team Leader - Archie Ard Back to top |
NOW Ministries Team Positions Nominated: 18
Total NOW Ministries Team Positions: UNLIMITED
Training of chairpersons & other key positions is available through district & church resources.
Communications & team training is part of each chair's responsibilities.
It is vital that the NOW Ministries Team work together throughout the year in program planning and facilitating.
The Work Area leaders should seek out persons to work with them, forming a team to create and implement ministries of our church.
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The Church Council Part II - Appropriations Management TeamPurpose: To provide resources to assist in the programs of The Church Council and to assist in the maintenance of these resources. The committees that make up the Appropriations Management Team are:
COMMITTEE ON LAY LEADERSHIP
This committee deals with all staff personnel matters and. It is the responsibility of this committee to communicate to the Church Council, charge council, and to the congregation as appropriate. The chairperson of this group reports to the church council. Team Leader - Frank Seeby
COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS AND PERSONNEL
This committee nominates lay people to leadership and work area positions (except for the chair, trustees). These nominations must be approved by the charge conference. The Sr. Pastor is the chairperson of this group. Team Leader - Sr. Pastor
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
This committee is responsible for the care and maintenance of all church property as needed to support the programs of the church. In addition, civic group coordination is provided by the trustees. The chairperson of this committee reports to the church council. Team Leader - Nyle Burks
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
This committee is responsible for the annual creation and monitoring of the church budget. The chairperson of the committee reports to the church council. In addition, the financial campaign will be led by finance committee with the stewardship team leader to assist on finance committee. Team Leader - Peyton Harrell
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
This committee is responsible for facilitating communications between the church leaders and the congregation. The chairperson of this committee reports to the church council. Team Leader - David Marshall
CHILD DEVELOPMENT BOARD
This committee is responsible for the administration of the preschool program. The chairperson of this committee reports to the church council. Team Leader - Bob Leonard
BUILDING COMMITTEE
This committee is responsible for carrying out the building program of the church. Their current project is the new Family Life Center and other additions to the church that have been identified as needed. Team Leader Angie Cunningham
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The Church Council Part III - The Administrative Team
Purpose: To provide for the administration of LUMC organizational and temporal life and to function as the executive agency of the charge conference. Team Leader - Richard Kizer |
Required Positions Team Leader Pastor 2 Lay delegates to Annual Conference 1 - Represents Finance 1 - Represents SPRC 2 Reserve delegates to Annual Conference Lay Leader Financial Secretary Church Treasurer Communications Coordinator Chair of CDB Chair of Long Range Planning Committee 3 Members at large** Required Administrative Groups Chairperson, Committee on Pastor-Parish Secretary, Committee on Nominations & Personnel Chairperson, Board of Trustees Chairperson, Committee on Finance Recording Secretary - Charge Conference & Church Council Required Representatives of Program Groups Chairperson of Nurture Ministries Chairperson of Outreach Ministries Chairperson of Witness Ministries President of UMM President of UMW President of UMYC |
Ex Officio Positions Pastors Director of Christian Education Director of Youth Ministries Implementation Team Leader Back to top |
Total administrative positions: 30
Membership Secretary - Does not sit on the Council, but required by the Book of Discipline.
Church Historian - Does not sit on the Council, but important to have.
**Current members at large are to serve out their terms through the year 2000. Beginning in 2001, we will then have three (3) members at large. One will serve one year, one will serve two years, and one will serve three years, as their respective terms end. The newly elected members at large shall each serve a term of three years, thus establishing a yearly class rotation.