In 2023, a Vision Team was tasked by Church Council with prayerfully discerning God’s will for FVUMC's mission and ministry. Guided by a Strategic Vision, our congregation is setting a course focused on the future and grounded in our understanding of God’s vision for our church. This work will guide us through the next several years in the form of our overall Vision and our Annual Focus areas.
2025 Annual Focus - Be Still and Know
We invite every person to Be Still and Know as they deepen their relationship with God. Visit fvumc.org/bestill for resources to strengthen your journey.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to be a hub for Wesleyan discipleship and mission in the greater Fuquay-Varina area, where 100% of our church family is in discipling relationships so that our lives and community are transformed to look more like Jesus.
Vision Framework
Vision Overview & Framework (pdf)
Focus Area: Transformational Discipleship Pathway
Focus Area: Transformational Discipleship Environments
Focus Area: Transformational Community Partnerships
Focus Area: Transformational Servant Leadership
Vision Steering Team
The Steering Team has been created to help the congregation implement ministry and mission aligned with the vision. The team reports to Church Council and will define and update Initiatives for the upcoming 12 months on a continuous, rolling basis.
To contact the Team, please email steeringteam@fvumc.org.
Focus Champions
Discipleship Pathway
- Deb Murphy - Champion
- Shelby Meehan - Staff
Discipleship Environments
- Matt Harrenstein - Champion
- Gabby McHarg - Staff
Community Partnerships
- Justin Nelson - Champion
- Melanie Sebastian Stafford - Pastor
Servant Leadership
- Elaine Lilliston - Champion
- Jennifer Harrenstein - Staff
Additional Members
Lay Leaders
- Jenna Ramsey
- Richie Hines
- Carol Gibson
Coordinators
- Brandon Schreiner
- Owen Barrow - Pastor