NOMINATIONS
Our objectives are to help our church expand its ministry potential by helping people find and use their gifts for ministry, help folks better discern where the Lord is calling them to use their gifts and talents, cultivate leaders for ministries in the church, and identify, train and equip leaders in the church to be successful in their positions.
2026 Alan Jay, Amy Rogers
2027 Denise Helton, Susan Good
2028 Danny Lantz, Brent Abercrombie
Also on team: Pastors and Lay Leaders
FINANCE TEAM
Our objectives are encourage the culture of generosity within Central UMC on a year round basis, oversee and raise our financial resources, communicate how money given is making an impact in people’s lives and conduct an annual generosity campaign that has broad congregational participation.
2026 Lisa Thompson, Bob Yates, Lea Ann Sparks
2027 Sue Berger, Michael Stockham, Bill Nikolai
2028 Felicia Patten, Tim Leonard, Matt Davis
Treasurer - Becky Moses
Also on team: Council Chair, Lay Members to Annual Conference, SPRC Rep, Trustees Rep, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Lay Leader of Serve, Church Business Administrator, Lead Pastor
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
Our purpose is to discern the will of God for our Church (Para.252.3b), celebrate current ministry initiatives (Para.252.3b), implement and evaluate strategic ministry and mission initiatives that help us fulfill our mission as a church (Para 22.1) and conduct administrative oversight of our church (Paragraph 252.4).
Administrative Council Chair (2027) - Cindy Stauffer
Connect Lay Leader (2025) - Lisa Thompson
Grow Lay Leader (2026) - Danny Lantz
Serve Lay Leader (2027)
Give Lay Leader (2027) - Michael Stockham
Missions - Steve Rodier
Staff Parish Chair - Jake Platfoot
Trustees Chair - To Be Elected
Lead Pastor - Scott Layer
Pastor of Congregational Care and Community Outreach - Melissa Smith
Director of Finance - Joel Malone
Director of Children’s Ministries - Hannah Collins
Director of Student Ministries - Michelle Garcia
Prayer Coordinator - Michelle Garcia
STAFF PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE (SPRC)
Our objectives are to administer the SPRC Budget, serve as a resource to the Central UMC staff and congregation and promote excellence at Central.
2026 Josh James, Jake Platfoot (CH), Donnie Malone
2027 Leslie Downey, Kim Everett, Melissa Best
2028 Dan McCammon, John Stauffer
Also on Team: Pastors, Lay Leader
TRUSTEES
Our objectives are to maintain an attractive church campus, engage in specific projects that arise during the year and keeping the church well maintained.
2026 Brian Williams, David Rohr
2027 Rhonda Rasar, Avery Pickett, Lee Sparks
2028 Randy Reeder, Matt McCollum, Joe Dunsmore
Also on Team: Business Administrator, Lead Pastor