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 2026
Church Council
| Council Chair | Jenna Ramsey councilchair@fvumc.org |
| Council Vice-Chair | Ryan Eade |
| Recording Secretary | Ryan Eade |
| Lay Leaders (co-chairs) | Jenna Ramsey Ryan Eade Carol Gibson layleader@fvumc.org |
| Treasurer | Caroline Jackson |
| Executive Director of Operations | Christopher Wilms executivedirector@fvumc.org |
| Lead Pastor | Rev. Owen Barrow owen@fvumc.org |
| Pastor of Community Life | Rev. Melanie Sebastian Stafford melanie@fvumc.org |
| Lay Members to Annual Conference | Carol Gibson Jenna Ramsey layleader@fvumc.org |
| Administrative Committee Leaders | |
| Strategic Steering Team | Brandon Schreiner steeringteam@fvumc.org |
| Trustees | Doug McMahon trusteeschair@fvumc.org |
| Finance | Mike Groesser financechair@fvumc.org |
| Staff Parish | Anna Coats sprcchair@fvumc.org |
| Missions | Mark Matthews (Co-Chair) missionschair@fvumc.org |
| Preschool | Lindsay Leeman (Co-Chair) preschoolchair@fvumc.org |
| Lay Leadership & Nominations | Becky Brady nominationschair@fvumc.org |
| Racial Equity | Rene Knox, Susan Ferraro & Greg Tuttle (Co-Chairs) retchair@fvumc.org |
| At-Large Council Members | |
| — Class of 2026 | Philip Mowrey Becky Subat Katie King |
| — Class of 2027 | Katie Pope James Cornwell Ryan Smith – Youth Representative |
| — Class of 2028 | Miriam Keenan Wayne Denning Caroline Simpson Ryan Eade |
| Program Ministry Team Representatives | |
| UMM Representative | Frank Lane |
| UWF Representative | Carol Gibson |
| 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) |
| C4C Representative (Non-Voting) | Elaine Lilliston |
Strategic Steering Team
| Chair (Council Chair or Delegate) | Brandon Schreiner steeringteam@fvumc.org |
| Lead Pastor (or Delegate) | Rev. Owen Barrow owen@fvumc.org |
| Executive Director of Operations | Christopher Wilms executivedirector@fvumc.org |
| Lay Leaders | Jenna Ramsey Ryan Eade Carol Gibson layleader@fvumc.org |
| Strategic Objective (Path) – Lay | Deb Murphy |
| Strategic Objective (Path) – Staff | Shelby Meehan discipleship@fvumc.org |
| Strategic Objective (Environments) – Lay | Matt Harrenstein |
| Strategic Objective (Environments) – Staff | Gabby McHarg children@fvumc.org |
| Strategic Objective (Leadership) – Lay | Ellaine Lilliston |
| Strategic Objective (Leadership) – Staff | Jennifer Harrenstein music@fvumc.org |
| Strategic Objective (Community) – Lay | Justin Nelson |
| Strategic Objective (Community) – Staff | Rev. Melanie Sebastian Stafford melanie@fvumc.org |
Finance Committee
| Chair | Mike Groesser financechair@fvumc.org |
| Vice-Chair | Cameron Hendricks |
| Treasurer * | Joy Brown |
| Assistant Treasurer * | Caroline Jackson |
| Lead Pastor | Rev. Owen Barrow owen@fvumc.org |
| Lay Leader | Carol Gibson layleader@fvumc.org |
| Stewardship | Adam Leggette stewardship@fvumc.org |
| Executive Director of Operations (Staff) | Christopher Wilms executivedirector@fvumc.org |
| Administrative Committee Chairs | |
| Church Council | Jenna Ramsey councilchair@fvumc.org |
| Staff Parish | Anna Coats sprcchair@fvumc.org |
| Trustees | Doug McMahon trusteeschair@fvumc.org |
| Missions | Janet Fontenot (Co-Chair) missionschair@fvumc.org |
| Preschool | Drew Fegert preschoolchair@fvumc.org |
| Caring Fund (Benevolence) | Joy Brown / Caroline Jackson |
| At-Large Members | |
| — Class of 2026 | Mike Groesser Alan Salzano |
| — Class of 2027 | Austin Warner Janice Fain |
| — Class of 2028 | Cameron Hendricks Arlene DeCotis |
| * Also serve as Bank Reconciliation Reviewers | |
Staff Parish Relations Committee
| Chair | Anna Coats sprcchair@fvumc.org |
| Vice-Chair | Lee Anne Nance |
| Lead Pastor | Rev. Owen Barrow owen@fvumc.org |
| Pastor of Community Life | Rev. Melanie Sebastian Stafford melanie@fvumc.org |
| Executive Director of Operations (Staff) | Christopher Wilms executivedirector@fvumc.org |
| Lay Member of Annual Conference & Lay Leader | Jenna Ramsey layleader@fvumc.org |
| At-Large Members | |
| — Class of 2026 | John Phares Pam Strug Mariah Winslow |
| — Class of 2027 | Lee Anne Nance Anna Coats Michael Steger |
| — Class of 2028 | Kristi Soltiz Laney Lowe Amanda Fitterer |
Board of Trustees
| Chair | Doug McMahon trusteeschair@fvumc.org |
| Vice-Chair | Nicki Knowles |
| Recording Secretary | Erika Nunez |
| Lead Pastor | Rev. Owen Barrow owen@fvumc.org |
| Facilities Manager – Staff | Patrick Weldon facilities@fvumc.org |
| Executive Director of Operations (Staff) | Christopher Wilms executivedirector@fvumc.org |
| Lay Leader | Ryan Eade layleader@fvumc.org |
| At-Large Members | |
| — Class of 2026 | Si Weeks Lisa Gantt Doug McMahon |
| — Class of 2027 | Richard Nordheim Carissa Smith Nicki Knowles |
| — Class of 2028 | Tony Vittorio Erika Nunez Jason Padget |
Missions Team
| Co-Chairs | Janet Fontenot Mark Matthews missionschair@fvumc.org |
| Lead Pastor | Rev. Owen Barrow owen@fvumc.org |
| Director of Discipleship – Staff | Shelby Meehan discipleship@fvumc.org |
| Executive Director of Operations (Staff) | Christopher Wilms executivedirector@fvumc.org |
| Lay Leader | Carol Gibson layleader@fvumc.org |
| At-Large Members | |
| — Class of 2026 | Janet Fontenot (Co-Chair) Wendy Douglas Sarah Benson Catherine Moxin – Youth Rep |
| — Class of 2027 | Mark Matthews Danielle DeCaprio Brian Laux Kagan Butler – Youth Rep |
| — Class of 2028 | Linda Tompkins Emily Padron Neely Monemi Mary Travers – Youth Rep |
Nominations & Lay Leadership Development
| Nominations Co-Chair (Pastor) | Rev. Owen Barrow, Lead Pastor owen@fvumc.org |
| Nominations Co-Chair (Lay) | Becky Brady nominationschair@fvumc.org |
| Executive Director of Operations (Staff) | Christopher Wilms executivedirector@fvumc.org |
| Lay Leader | Jenna Ramsey layleader@fvumc.org |
| At-Large Members | |
| — Class of 2026 | James Carmichael Kelli Murphy Shirley Johnston |
| — Class of 2027 | Tia McQueen Bob Roach Fletcher Knowles |
| — Class of 2028 | Jim Carver Becky Brady Izac Silagy |
Seeds of Faith Preschool Committee
| Co-Chairs | Lindsay Leeman Drew Fegert preschoolchair@fvumc.org |
| Director of Seeds of Faith Preschool – Staff | Elizabeth Johnson preschool@fvumc.org |
| Director of Children & Family Ministries – Staff | Gabby McHarg children@fvumc.org |
| Lay Leader | Ryan Eade layleader@fvumc.org |
| At-Large Members | |
| — Class of 2026 | Lindsay Leeman Drew Fegert Susan Hershberger |
| — Class of 2027 | Jim Dewey Emily Fleek Matt Pope |
| — Class of 2028 | Jim Gallagher Amy Jones Carly Warner |