First United Methodist Church Decatur

2024 Leadership

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The following information is offered to assist interested persons in finding a place in which to serve the church and to help the Committee on Nominations and Lay Leadership (Committee) with the work of identifying capable leadership for the church’s future. The list may be incomplete or not adequately reflect the actual needs of church leadership. The Committee on Nominations and Lay Leadership retains the right to make adjustments to the information presented here as may be needed to faithfully support the mission of the local church to make disciples of Jesus Christ. The work of the Committee is submitted to the Charge Conference for approval. Leadership roles begin January 1 of each year.

Brief descriptions of the roles, typical responsibilities, and/or expectations for these individuals and/or the ministry areas themselves may be found on the related page “Making a Difference: Leading in the Local Church.”

If you are interested in one of the leadership positions or serving as a part of a team in one of these areas, please contact the church office at (940) 627-3362 or email: [email protected] . The Committee on Nominations and Lay Leadership thanks you for your interest and prayerful consideration in serving as a leader for the church.

Church Council

Church Council Chairperson
Council Members-at-Large (12 persons, each elected for 3-year terms)
Council Recording Secretary
Council Trustee Representative
Sub-Committees as needed

LAY LEADERSHIP

Lay Leader
Lay Member of Annual Conference (currently 2 persons elected to 1-year terms)
Alternate Lay Member of Annual Conference

ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE

Endowment Committee Chairperson
Endowment Committee Member (1 person elected for 3-year term)

COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS AND LAY LEADERSHIP

Committee on Nominations and Lay Leadership (9 persons elected for 3-year terms)

PRESCHOOL BOARD

Preschool Board Chairperson
Preschool Board Members (6 persons elected for 3-year terms)

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Scholarship Committee Chairperson
Scholarship Committee Members (6 persons elected for 3-year terms)