The Nominations and Lay Leadership Development Team identifies and empowers disciples of Jesus Christ who have been called by the Holy Spirit to serve in leadership roles within the church.
At any time during the year, you are invited to make recommendations about those you feel are called to be servant leaders at FVUMC using the link below.
We are grateful for your contribution to this significant endeavor, and your commitment to supporting FVUMC as it strives to fulfill its sacred purpose. Together, we can seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit and work toward nurturing a vibrant and faithful church community.
CHURCH LEADERSHIP 2025
Church Council
| Council Chair | Jenna Ramsey co**********@***mc.org |
| Council Vice-Chair | Ricky Tharrington (Young Adult Rep) |
| Recording Secretary | Ricky Tharrington |
| Lay Leaders (co-chairs) | Jenna Ramsey Richie Hines Carol Gibson la*******@***mc.org |
| Assistant Treasurer / Treasurer | Caroline Jackson (attends Council) / Joy Brown (Attends Finance) |
| Executive Director of Operations | Christopher Wilms ex***************@***mc.org |
| Lead Pastor | Rev. Owen Barrow ow**@***mc.org |
| Pastor of Community Life | Rev. Melanie Sebastian Stafford me*****@***mc.org |
| Lay Members to Annual Conference | Jenna Ramsey la*******@***mc.org Carol Gibson co**********@***mc.org |
| Administrative Committee Leaders | |
| Strategic Steering Team – Brandon Schreiner st**********@***mc.org | |
| Trustees – Tom Key tr***********@***mc.org | |
| Finance – Mike Groesser fi**********@***mc.org | |
| Staff Parish – Ryan Eade sp*******@***mc.org | |
| Missions – Brooke Bryant (Co-Chair) mi***********@***mc.org | |
| Preschool – Lindsay Leeman (Co-Chair) pr************@***mc.org | |
| Lay Leadership & Nominations – Elizabeth Fegert no**************@***mc.org | |
| At-Large Council Members | |
| — Class of 2025 | Ricky Tharrington Christine Carmichael A. Smith – Youth Leadership Team |
| — Class of 2026 | Philip Mowrey Becky Subat Sandy Briscar |
| — Class of 2027 | Katie Pope James Cornwell R. Smith – Youth Leadership Team |
| Program Ministry Team Representatives | |
| UMM Representative – Frank Lane UWF Representative – Bettie Martin Discipleship – Tim Brady (Shelby Meehan, staff) Children – Toni Segool (Gabby McHarg, staff) Youth – DJ DeCotis (Mackenzie Owens, staff) Congregational Care – Dawn Whittington Worship – Brandon Schreiner (Jennifer Harrenstein, staff) |
Strategic Steering Team
| Chair (Church Council Chair or Delegate) | Brandon Schreiner st**********@***mc.org |
| Lead Pastor (or Delegate) | Rev. Owen Barrow ow**@***mc.org |
| Lay Leaders | Jenna Ramsey Richie Hines Carrol Gibson la*******@***mc.org |
| Strategic Objective (Discipleship) – Lay | Deb Murphy |
| Strategic Objective (Discipleship) – Staff | Shelby Meehan di**********@***mc.org |
| Strategic Objective (Environments) – Lay | Matt Harrenstein |
| Strategic Objective (Environments) – Staff | Gabby McHarg ch******@***mc.org |
| Strategic Objective (Leadership) – Lay | Elaine Lilliston |
| Strategic Objective (Leadership) – Staff | Jennifer Harrenstein mu***@***mc.org |
| Strategic Objective (Community) – Lay | Justin Nelson |
| Strategic Objective (Community) – Staff | Rev. Melanie Sebastian Stafford me*****@***mc.org |
Finance Committee
| Chair | Mike Groesser fi**********@***mc.org |
| Vice-Chair | Hillary Millen |
| Treasurer * | Joy Brown |
| Assistant Treasurer * | Caroline Jackson |
| Lead Pastor | Rev. Owen Barrow ow**@***mc.org |
| Lay Leader | Carol Gibson la*******@***mc.org |
| Stewardship | Adam Leggette st*********@***mc.org |
| Executive Director of Operations (Staff) | Christopher Wilms ex***************@***mc.org |
| Administrative Committee Chairs | |
| Church Council – Jenna Ramsey co**********@***mc.org | |
| Staff Parish – Ryan Eade sp*******@***mc.org | |
| Trustees – Tom Key tr***********@***mc.org | |
| Missions – Janet Fontenot (Co-Chair) mi***********@***mc.org | |
| Preschool – Drew Fegert pr************@***mc.org | |
| Caring Fund (Benevolence) | Joy Brown / Caroline Jackson |
| At-Large Members | |
| — Class of 2025 | Cameron Hendricks Hillary Millen |
| — Class of 2026 | Mike Groesser Alan Salzano |
| — Class of 2027 | Austin Warner Janice Fain |
| * Also serve as Bank Reconciliation Reviewers |
Staff Parish Relations Committee
| Chair | Ryan Eade sp*******@***mc.org |
| Vice-Chair | Anna Coats |
| Lead Pastor | Rev. Owen Barrow ow**@***mc.org |
| Pastor of Community Life | Rev. Melanie Sebastian Stafford me*****@***mc.org |
| Executive Director of Operations (Staff) | Christopher Wilms ex***************@***mc.org |
| Lay Member of Annual Conference & Lay Leader | Jenna Ramsey la*******@***mc.org |
| At-Large Members | |
| — Class of 2025 | Anna Coats Rachel Nelson Bob Hight |
| — Class of 2026 | John Phares Pam Strug Mariah Winslow |
| — Class of 2027 | Lee Anne Nance Ryan Eade Michael Steger |
Board of Trustees
| Chair | Tom Key tr***********@***mc.org |
| Vice-Chair | Doug McMahon |
| Recording Secretary | Nicki Knowles |
| Lead Pastor | Rev. Owen Barrow ow**@***mc.org |
| Facilities Manager – Staff | Patrick Weldon fa********@***mc.org |
| Executive Director of Operations (Staff) | Christopher Wilms ex***************@***mc.org |
| Lay Leader | Richie Hines la*******@***mc.org |
| Parsonage (Non-voting) | Joe Jackson |
| At-Large Members | |
| — Class of 2025 | Tony Vittorio Tom Key Bryan Hooks |
| — Class of 2026 | Si Weeks Lisa Gantt Doug McMahon |
| — Class of 2027 | Richard Nordheim Carissa Smith Nicki Knowleds |
Missions Team
| Co-Chairs | Janet Fontenot Brooke Bryant mi***********@***mc.org |
| Lead Pastor | Rev. Owen Barrow ow**@***mc.org |
| Director of Discipleship – Staff | Shelby Meehan di**********@***mc.org |
| Executive Director of Operations (Staff) | Christopher Wilms ex***************@***mc.org |
| Lay Leader | Carol Gibson la*******@***mc.org |
| At-Large Members | |
| — Class of 2025 | David Knox Brooke Bryant Angie Ceroli C. Smith – Youth Rep |
| — Class of 2026 | Wendy Douglas Sarah Benson Janet Fontenot C. Moxin – Youth Rep |
| — Class of 2027 | Mark Matthews Danielle DeCaprio Brian Laux K. Butler – Youth Rep |
Nominations & Lay Leadership Development
| Nominations Co-Chair (Pastor) | Rev. Owen Barrow, Lead Pastor ow**@***mc.org |
| Nominations Co-Chair (Lay) | Elizabeth Fegert no**************@***mc.org |
| Executive Director of Operations (Staff) | Christopher Wilms ex***************@***mc.org |
| Lay Leader | Jenna Ramsey la*******@***mc.org |
| At-Large Members | |
| — Class of 2025 | Elizabeth Fegert Amy Jones Arlene DeCotis |
| — Class of 2026 | James Carmichael Kelli Murphy Shirley Johnston |
| — Class of 2027 | Tia McQueen Bob Roach Fletcher Knowles |
Seeds of Faith Preschool Committee
| Co-Chairs | Lindsay Leeman Drew Fegert pr************@***mc.org |
| Director of Seeds of Faith Preschool – Staff | Elizabeth Johnson pr*******@***mc.org |
| Director of Children & Family Ministries – Staff | Gabby McHarg ch******@***mc.org |
| Lay Leader | Richie Hines la*******@***mc.org |
| At-Large Members | |
| — Class of 2025 | Mike Skinner Sarah Benson Rayan Johnson |
| — Class of 2026 | Lindsay Leeman Drew Fegert Susan Hershberger |
| — Class of 2027 | Jim Dewey Emily Fleek Matt Pope |