MINISTRIES

St. Johns United Methodist Church Council

These are the ministry teams for 2010 (presented in alphabetical order). The chairperson's name is shown immediately following the ministry team name.

CHURCH COUNCIL: George Cisney

Provide creative & faithful opportunities for nurture (e.g., worship, education, outreach, family); Plan operational & functional needs; Decide as God's people- the Church.

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM: Louis Collins

The purpose of the Communications Team is to clearly and consistently communicate the Gospel through the events within the church to those within the congregation, to the community of Kingman, the Desert SW Conference and the world. Our purpose is NOT to “fix” or attempt to control results, e.g. how people respond to what is communicated, attendance at events, etc. God is in charge of all things. May we respond in faithfulness and obedience to where we have been called to serve, and trust the results to God.

EDUCATION/FAMILY MINISTRY: Mort Tucker

Provide opportunities for education and family nurture; Plan methods and details needed to carry out goals; Decide as God's people- the Church.

EVANGELISM TEAM: Dave Chevalier

Provide creative & faithful avenues for member growth and for "getting the word out". Plan methods and details needed to carry out objectives. Decide as God's people- the Church.

Fellowship Team: Patty Hockingberry

Provide creative & faithful avenues for social and special events; Plan and prepare all aspects of these events; Decide as God's people- the Church.

Finance Team: Dave Chevalier

Provide needed financial expertise; Plan creative avenues for healthy stewardship; Decide as God's people- the Church.

LAY LEADER: Dave Kopecky

Provide creative opportunities for ministry; Plan nominations and recommendations for all lay leaders; Decide as God's people- the Church.

MISSIONS TEAM: Shirley Hiestand and Lyn Schrimsher (Co-Chairpersons)

Provide creative & faithful avenues for helping others; Plan methods and details needed to carry out objectives; Decide as God's people- the Church.

NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT: Lorraine Tucker

PRESCHOOL COMMITTEE: Krystal Burge

STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE (SPRC): Pat Gnodle

Provide pastoral/employee leadership and care; Plan evaluations and future staffing needs; Decide as God's people- the Church.

TRUSTEES: Darrell Fox

Provide for up-keep of building, property and insurance; Plan for future changes and development; Decide as God's people- the Church.

UNITED METHODIST MEN (UMM): Mort Tucker

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN (UMW): Ruth Cisney

UNITED METHODIST YOUTH (UMY): Curt Arrants

WORSHIP COMMITTEE: Kathy Arrants

Provide creative & faithful avenues for worship experiences; Plan and prepare all aspects of worship; Decide as God's people- the Church.

YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY: Matt Hecht