Lay Leadership

The early Methodist movement grew through the efforts of laity who led small groups, taught Bible study, provided outreach ministry, and led the administrative life of the church. Those efforts continue today with the lay leaders who serve our church community in so many ways. While we nominate leaders as a congregation each year, some committee nominations are approved by the Charge Conference as required by the United Methodist Book of Discipline.

Contact: Dr. Mike Marshall | mmarshall@myfumc.org | 817-339-2409

2020 Officers and Members
The Board of Stewards and The Charge Conference
First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth, Texas

Church Council

Approve budget
Create and monitor long-range planning
Approve other program and worship matters as they occur
Meet 6 times per year or as needed
Serve 3-year term

Church Council Members

Council Chair: Danica Knight
Council Chair Elect: to be elected 2021
Board of Stewards Chair/Lay Leader: Kyle Wagner
Board of Stewards Chair Elect: to be elected 2021
Finance Chair: Amy Atkins
Foundation President: Lee Bloemendal
Trustee Chair: Daniel Roe
Staff Parish Relations Chair: Allison Alvarado
Staff Parish Relations Chair Elect: Julie Compton
Lay Leadership Committee Member: Carol Harrell
Youth Representative: Christian Muttiah
UMW President: Sarah Harris
UMM Representative: Fred Cantu
Treasurer: Pat Hayward
Senior Pastor: Dr. Tim Bruster

Class of 2019
Sam Atkins
Ken Devero

Class of 2020
Saundra Schmidt
Vickie Jones

Class of 2021
Jennifer Bond
Dave Alvarado

Class of 2020
Ann Dunkin
Scott Walker

Staff Parish Relations Committee

Establish structures of support and accountability for pastors and staff
Help staff set priorities that strengthen our congregation’s total ministry
Provide annual evaluation of pastors and other staff
Recommend candidates to Charge Conference for ordained ministry
Meet monthly or as needed
Serve 3-year term

Staff Parish Relations Committee Members

Chair: Allison Alvarado

Class of 2019
Allison Alvarado
Clark Sykes
Jillian Voelker

Class of 2020
Margaret Augustat
Kyle Watkins
Bob Herchert

Class of 2021
Julie Compton
Katherine Foreman
John Hunter

Class of 2022
John Cockrell
Cindy Moon
Sammye Dunn

Lay Member to Annual Conference: Carolyn Stephens
Lay Leader: Kyle Warner
Chair of Finance Committee: Amy Atkins
Staff Representative: Tim Bruster

Personnel Committee

Act as small sub-group of Staff Parish Relations Committee
Meet as needed for specific projects related to policies and personnel issues

Personnel Committee Members

Chair: Susan Barley
Megan Fahey
Michelle Gann
Jim Whitton

Lay Leadership Committee

Match people — and their gifts, abilities, and experience — to committees, task forces, boards and commissions, etc.
Meet 4 or 5 times in fall
Serve 3-year term

Lay Leadership Committee Members

(formerly Nominations)

Chair: Tim Bruster

Class of 2019
Dave Alvarado
Bronson Davis
Sammye Dunn

Class of 2020
Tom Cockerell
Carol Harrell
D.D. Holmes

Class of 2021
Jim Catching
Lynn Cockrell
Danielle Walker

Class of 2022
Carol McCarthy
Bill Lanford
Samantha Morgan

Lay & Reserve Members to Annual Conference

Attend and participate in Annual Conference
Meet 3 days in June
Serve 3-year term

Lay & Reserve Members to Annual Conference Members

Class of 2019
Joy Brandon
Darcy McCready
Joan Gaspard
Carolyn Stephens

Class of 2020
Caron Quevreaux
Michelle Gann
Ann Maddox

Class of 2021
Carol Hampton
Kelly Fox
Bliss Dodd
Dan Darr

Reserve Members
Martin Reid
Steve Fagan
Dave Alvarado
Bill Lanford

Committee on Finance

Set budget, see that it is followed, and amend quarterly as needed
Inform congregation of church finances
Meet monthly
Serve 3-year term

Committee on Finance Members

Chair: Amy Atkins

Class of 2019
Amy Atkins
Raymond Best
Carol Popp
Brad Shipp
Carol Van Hook
Carter Vaughan

Class of 2020
David Moore
Donnie Waugh
Connie Beck
Betty Poage
Neilson Arbour
Greg Anderson

Class of 2021
Dave Alvarado
Aiden Muttiah
Pat Jamison
Mark Sorley
Krista Roberts
Bob Hood

Class of 2022
Sandra Bembenek
David Kostohryz
Gina Bruner
Michael Duckworth
Murphy Parks
Ken Seeling

Ex-Officio
Board of Stewards/Lay Leader
Assistant Treasurer
Trustee Chair
Stewardship Chair
Church Council Chair
Foundation President
Secretary
SPRC Chair
Treasurer
Lay Member to Annual Conference

Staff Representatives: Tim Bruster, Steve Fagan

Board of Trustees

Supervise and maintain all property and physical aspects of FUMCFW
Report annually to Board of Stewards on state of property
Maintain adequate insurance coverage and develop appropriate management policies
Make annual inspection of property and submit budget
Meet monthly or as needed
Serve 3-year term

Board of Trustees Members

Chair: Daniel Roe

Class of 2019
Robert Holman
Barry Hudson
Amy Sorley

Class of 2020
Elizabeth Monroe
Chris Lokey
Kara Bell

Class of 2021
Daniel Roe
Tony Hill
Carol McQuien

Class of 2022
Mike McCoy
Barbara Duckworth
Russ Hughey

Trustee Emeritus: Don Stegall
Accessibility Advisory Task Force: Joan Gaspard
Hospitality, Safety & Security: Ron Hicks
Staff Representatives: Tim Bruster, Mark Sorley, Sandy Williams
Ex-Officio: Larry Ammerman

Program Area Chairs

Lead as nominated by committees and councils
Serve the needs of our ministries and programs

Program Area Chairs

Children’s Council: Lindsay Childs
Youth Ministries: Linda Kennedy
Young Adult Ministry: Kayla Harrington
Adult Education: Joy Brandon
Single Adults: Cindy Young
Communications: Carolyn Stephens
Mission Teams Council: Beth & Dan Cooper
Spiritual Renewal/Discernment: Mary Ellen Barrow/Sharon West
Library: Carolyn Grieser
Archives: Lucille Pumphrey
Congregational Care Ministries: David Moore
Senior Adult Ministry: Carol Harrell
Music Ministry: Linda Moore

First Street Methodist Mission Board

Advise Mission Staff
Approve annual budget
Hear reports from Mission ministry activities
Strengthen existing Mission ministries and assist with development of new ministries as needed
Meet 6 times per year
Serve 3-year term

First Street Methodist Mission Board Members

Board of Directors
Chair: Tim Bruster
President of the Board: David Moore
Executive Director FUMC: John Howard
Director: Linda Murphy

Class of 2019
Steve Christie
Jamie Peebles
Mary Sunde
Diane Wheat

Class of 2020
Bill Lebo
Bettye Dayton
Jenni Shield
Sheryl Preston

Class of 2021
Cathy Moates
David Moore
Jane Dawkins
Bette McDowell

Class of 2022
Jamie Peebles
Pat Jamison
Mitchell Moses
Lisa Ross

First United Methodist Church Weekday Ministries Board

Update and maintain current policy handbook
Approve hiring of School Director, annual budget, and any major policy recommendations or changes such as tuition and/or hours of operation
Meet quarterly
Serve 2-year term

First United Methodist Church Weekday Ministries Board Members

Board of Directors
President: Emily Mundt
Amber Shive
Angela Gaither
Rosanne Sherrieb
Jody Sanders
Sara Walters
Carrie Wall

Ex-officio Members
Nina Burrows
Steve Fagan
Ralph Green
Rui Kelly
Mike Marshall
Paula Wagstaff

Methodist Justice Ministry Board

Develop strategic plan for growth and continuity
Raise awareness and capital
Strengthen existing programs and develop new ones
Meet about 2 – 3 times per year when called
Serve 3-year term

Methodist Justice Ministry Board Members

Chair: Nelson Holm

Jade Bailey Greg Jones Mike Moncrief Gayla Scheideman Laura Arbour Class of 2019 Courtney Holm Nelson Holm Mike Moncrief	Jim Herd Carol McQuien Greg Monroe Ken Seeling Bob Haslam – Ex Officio Treasurer: Ralph Green Senior Pastor FUMCFW: Tim Bruster Legal Director: Rev. Brook Harrington Class of 2020 Gayla Scheidemann Ryan Senter Dr. Jim Herd	Courtney Holm Cindy Mendoza Mike Tapp David Tutt Lars Berg Class of 2021 Jade Bailey Mike Tapp Carol McQuien

First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation, Inc.

Foundation Members

President, Henry Paup
Vice President, Ashley Johnson
Secretary, Pat Hayward

Board Members
Byron Baird
Jack Benson
Lou Ann Blaylock
Chris Choate
Richard DeBerry
Beverlee Herd
Ashley Johnson
John Maddox
W.R. “Bob” Watt, Jr.

Advisory Directors
Michelle Holloway
Alicia Rattikin Lindsey
James Peterson
Thomas Sturdivant

Directors Emeriti
Vernon Bryant
R. Earl Cox III
Kenneth Jones, Jr.
John Thompson, Jr.
Don Stegall

Building Committee

Building Commitee

Chair: Barry Hudson

Lay Persons:

Daniel Roe
Amy Sorley
Fred Cantu
Tom Burchfield
Gaye Fuller
Jack Benson
Debbie Whitton
Richard Fate
Ken Devero
Ben Klipfel
Ryan Laudermill
Kirk Millican
Lee Bloemendal

Staff:
Dr. Tim Bruster
Mark Sorley
Sandy Williams
John Howard
Nancy Fisher
Melinda Smoot

Ex-Officio: Larry Ammerman

Dementia Friendly Fort Worth

Dementia Friendly Fort Worth Board

Chair: Dr. Tim Bruster
President: Linda Abel
Secretary: Carolyn Grieser

Board Members

2020
Pam Brandon
Carolyn Greiser
John Howard
Cheryl Mart

2021
Linda Abel
Ellen Munsterman
Beth Noah
Shelly Young

2022
Janet Anderson
Charlene Ernst
Michelle Kimzey
Misti Powell
Paige Wolk

Board of Stewards

Hear reports from program activities
Function as Annual Charge Conference
Serve as two-way communication channel with congregation
Serve on work groups that address issues such as visitors, new members, and members facing transitions
Meet four times per year
Serve in 4-year classes and as ex officio members

Board of Stewards Members

Chair: Danica Knight

Ex-Officio Members
All Appointed Clergy
All Members of the Church Council
All Members of the Committee on Finance
All Members and Reserve Members to Annual Conference
All Program Area Chairs
Secretary of the Board
Director of Children’s Ministry
Director of Communications
Director of Music Ministries
Director of Youth Ministries
Director of Weekday Ministries
First Street Methodist Mission Chair
Justice Ministry Chair
Parish Nurse
Usher Coordinators

Class of 2019
Ann O’Kelly
Claudia Blalock
Susan Calhoun
Mary Craig
Al Crim
Noah Magryta
Allison McMahon
Greg Monroe
Lance Will
Laura Terry
Kyle Watkins

Class of 2020
Barbara Alderete
Dave Alvarado
Carma Anderson
Todd Berry
Randy Brooks
Monica DeLa Torre
Ann Dunkin
Roy Eaton
Joan Lanford
Glenda Maynard
Marsha Waugh
Debbie Whitton
David Smoot
Robin Standley
Clark Sykes

Class of 2021
Debra Atkisson
Kim Bird
Scott Chapman
Norma Chinn
Jeff Donahue
Kelly Fox
Carol Hampton
Kayla Harrington
David Moore
Meg Bryant
Michael Duckworth
Kathleen Potter
Sheryl Preston
Ken Seeling
Bonnie Siddons
Neva Williams

Class of 2022
Linda Brown
Nancy Nabozny
Patti Cockerell
Chrissie Nemeth
Trish Hunter
Dennis Schmersahl
Charlotte Mashaw
J.D. Harris
Curt Larsen
Russ Moore
Malcolm Teague
Michael Dixon
Beverly Maynard
Julie Fagan
Mike Blanchard
Misty Kelley
Terri Nabozny
Karen Hunn
Anthony Bridges
Hector Aldape

Class of 2023
Robert Hester
Jenny Anderson
Dawn Potter
Beverly Morgan
Charlene Toulouse
Janet Anderson
Jim Reeves
Hennon Gilbert, Jr.
Sheri Dewar
Glenn Estes
Jon Sparks
Lauren Walter
Sarilyn Lucas
Claire Wood
Aric Short
Linda Nall
Kay Baker

Building Study Committee

Building Study Committee Members

Chair: Barry Hudson

Lay Persons
Daniel Roe
Amy Sorley
Fred Cantu
Jeff Dyer
Gaye Fuller
Jack Benson
Debbie Whitton
Richard Fate
Ken Devero
Ben Klipfel
Cynthia Bales
Ryan Laudermill
Lee Bloemendal
Kirk Millican
Tom Burchfield

Staff
Dr. Tim Bruster
Larry Ammerman
Sandy Williams
John Howard
Nancy Fisher
Melinda Smoot