Lay Leadership
lay people or laity: all members or constituents of a religious organization who are not part of the clergy
Laurel Heights is blessed with wonderful clergy and staff leadership, and we are also richly blessed with lay leaders from within the congregation that guide and organize the church’s work in mission and ministry.
Committee members are elected by members of Laurel Heights at Church Conference, which usually occurs each November.
Ultimately, those who serve on committees within the church are your voice for the direction we take each year. The election of church leaders is an important responsibility both for church members as well as for those elected to serve.
As a church member, you may be asked to serve on a committee. It’s one more opportunity we have to fulfill the promise we made when we joined Laurel Heights to support this church with our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness.
Laurel Heights United Methodist Church
Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development Leadership Teams 2022
Administrative Council
- Chair Sue Hall
- Lay Leader Katie Myers
- Treasurer Jim Moffett
- Secretary TBD
- Chair, Property Margaret Parsons
- Chair, Education Kiley Lange
- Chair, Library Clyta Coder
- Chair, Worship Ann McGlone
- Chair, Evangelism Jane Manning
- Chair, Missions Jason Davis
- Chair, Weekday School Board Rayen Dennis
- Chair, Health Cabinet Rachel Goeres
- Chair, Stewardship Byrd Bonner
- Chair, Staff-Parish Relations Karen Angelini
- Chair, Board of Trustees TBD
- Chair, Committee on Finance Laura Glick
- Wesley Nurse Yvonne Garcia
- Membership Care Representative Jeanette Morton
- Stephen Ministry Representative Don Clark
- Super Adult Representative Wendell Davis
- Weekday School Representative Alice Gannon
- Youth/Young Adult Representative Sasha Mitchell Y
- United Methodist Women President Janice Clayton/Muriel Manchester
- At-Large Members:
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Vicki McCuistion | John Shaw | Paul Bishop |
| Joseph Montaño YA | Jill Sanders | Willa Jo Beuhler |
| Dan Ratliff |
- Annual Conference Delegate Karen Angelini, Jason Davis
- Alternate Annual Conference Delegate Ann McGlone, Kaci Boylan
Executive Committee
| Ad Council chair: Sue Hall | SPRC chair: Karen Angelini |
| Finance chair: Laura Glick | Lay Leader: Katie Myers |
| Trustee chair: Mike McGlone | Senior Pastor: Lisa Straus |
| Program Chair: rotating |
Nominations and Leadership Development Committee
Chair: Lisa Straus Vice-Chair: Katie Myers Ex-officio: Lay Leader, Katie Myers
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Wendell Davis | Val Morton | |
| Marisa Parker | Richard Jackson | Jane Manning |
| Tanya Campen | Trudy Kinnison | Mark Doty |
Welcome Committee
Chair: Jane Manning Staff: Lisa Straus
Nominations Liaison: Jane Manning
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Dennis Davis | Victoria Hartson YA | Paul Bishop |
| Bill Myers | Jane Manning | Elaine Zuercher |
| Ryan Parker | Reid Hartson | Mark Doty |
| Jon-Erick Schaudies |
Worship Committee
Chair: Ann McGlone Staff: Lisa Straus, Laura Marty
Nominations Liaison: Tanya Campen
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Beth Furber | Cheryl Crews | Ann McGlone |
| Sasha Mitchell Y | Frank Healy | Nancy Haney |
| Victoria Hartson YA | Beth Thomas | Katie Lindquist |
Worship Work areas (for information only)
Music/Choir: Bruce Davis
Altar Guild: Cindy Birdwell Usher: William Beuhler, Dennis Davis
Education Committee/Youth Ministry Council
Chair: Kiley Lange Staff: Laura Healy
Nominations Liaison: Marisa Parker
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| David Lindquist | Kaci Boylan | Kiley Lange |
| Meaghan Rohlfs | Serhat Guven | Val Morton |
| Carrie Clemens YA | Marisa Parker | Harper Shaw/ Greyson Mitchell Y |
| Laura Glick | Luke Campbell | Sasha Mitchell Y |
Youth Ministry Working Group Staff: Laura Healy, Wyndee Holbrook
ad hoc program team (not for nomination) to be populated with youth, youth workers, etc.
Missions Committee
Chair: Jason Davis Staff: Laura Healy
Nominations Liaison: Jane Manning
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Jane Manning | Dave Saylor | Irene Ojeda |
| Jason Davis | Bertha Basil | Janice Clayton |
| Julie Mazel | ||
| Shelley Kennerdell |
Health Cabinet (6)
Chair: Rachel Goeres Staff: Yvonne Garcia, Laura Healy
Nominations Liaison: Val Morton
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Tom Morton | Genny Campbell | Rachel Goeres |
| Jeanette Morton |
Stewardship Committee
Chair: Byrd Bonner Staff: Lisa Straus Nominations Liaison: Mark Doty
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Robert Rohlfs | Alice Gannon | Byrd Bonner |
| Rusty Manning | Celina Montoya | Mark Doty |
| Richard Dugger |
Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Chair: Karen Angelini Staff: Lisa Straus
Ex-officio: Lay Leader, Katie Myers Nominations Liaison: Katie Myers
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Wayne Ehrisman | Karen Angelini | Wendell Davis |
| Vicki Ferguson | Justin Clemens | Randy Pollock |
| Bonnie Henry | Chance Kinnison | Ellen Evans |
Board of Trustees [chair self-selected]
Chair: ______________ Staff: Anthony Castillo, Lisa Straus
Nominations Liaison: tbd
Ex-officio: Finance Rep, Laurie Morton; Ad Council Ch., Sue Hall
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Trudy Kinnison | Bobby Ojeda | Laurel Welch |
| Jon Lowry | Steven Marrone | Dennis Davis |
| Laurie Morton | Luke Campbell | |
| Mike McGlone |
Property Committee
Chair: Margaret Parsons Staff: Anthony Castillo, Lisa Straus Trustee liaison: Trudy Kinnison
Nominations Liaison: Richard Jackson
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Webb Myers | Vicki Ferguson | Margaret Parsons |
| Frank Galindo | Alex Campbell | Richard Jackson |
Columbarium Secretary/Treasurer: Trudy Kinnison
Finance Committee
Chair: Laura Glick Staff: Lisa Straus, Bookkeeper
Ad Council Ch., Sue Hall; Lay Leader, Katie Myers; Treas., Jim Moffett;
Stewardship Ch., Byrd Bonner; SPRC Ch., Karen Angelini; Trustee Rep, Laurie Morton
Nominations Liaison: Wendell Davis; Laurel Welch, consultant to bookkeeper
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Thomas Sanders | Jeffrey Landers | Laura Glick |
| Melinda Hartson | Preston Moore |
Laurel Heights Weekday School Board (7)
Chair: Rayen Dennis; Vice-chair: __________ Staff: Laura Healy, Lisa Straus
Ex-officio: Director of Program Ministries, Laura Healy, Weekday School Director, Laurie Miracle
Nominations Liaison: Richard Jackson
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Rayen Dennis | Kelsey Shaw | Nick Campbell |
| Barbara Miller | Alice Gannon | Jeffrey Landers |
| Mysti Trainer |
Library and Records Committee
Chair: Clyta Coder Staff: Laura Healy
Nominations Liaison: Wendell Davis
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| Clyta Coder | Wendell Davis | June McManus |
| Karla Galindo | Jim Moss | Bruce Davis |
| Rayda Porter | Anaiah Montaño YA |
Membership Care Work Area Jeanette Morton, Coordinator
Funeral Care: Jeanette Morton Note Writers: Ginnie Herrera
Hospital Visits: Laura Healy
Funeral Steward: John David Griffin Newborn Families: Marisa Parker
Related Ministries
Stephen Ministry: Don Clark Bus Ministry: Wendell Davis
Super Adults: Wendell Davis Weddings: Vicki Ferguson
Membership Care Representative to Administrative Council: Jeanette Morton
SELECTED COMMITTEE PROFILES
LAUREL HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Administrative Council serves as the governing and coordinating entity for the congregation; addresses church-wide decisions not assigned directly to other administrative committees.
Meets about every 6 weeks, usually on Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Nominations and Leadership Development makes nominations to the annual Charge Conference for leadership and committee assignments for the coming year.
Evangelism plans and coordinates evangelism and welcome activities for the congregation – this includes activities focused on welcoming as well as inviting and publicity.
Worship provides support for Sunday services of worship and plans and prepares special and seasonal services of worship.
Education plans and coordinates studies of all sorts, as well as other educational and formational program opportunities. Responsible for Sunday School for all ages, youth ministries, Vacation Bible School and other children’s programming.
Mission coordinates, plans, and oversees all congregation-wide service and missional outreach opportunities.
Health Cabinet support the community health work of the Wesley Nurse, collaborates with various groups to sponsor or participate in community health efforts (e.g., blood drives, health fairs, etc.)
Stewardship Committee plans and coordinates programming for the stewardship emphasis season (normally in the fall of the year) and cultivates congregational awareness of and participation in financial giving throughout the year.
Staff-Parish Relations responsible for human resources (hiring, evaluations, salaries, etc.) tasks associated with church staff
Board of Trustees oversees all matters related to the facilities and their operation, upgrades, and repairs. The board elects its own chair.
Property oversees projects related to the fixtures and finishes of the building (e.g., selecting and installing new flooring, signage, etc.); also undertakes projects at the direction of the Board of Trustees
Finance oversees management of the church’s financial resources.
Laurel Heights Weekday School Board the governing body of the Weekday School with fiduciary and staffing oversight.
Library and Records manages tasks associated with the Church Library and collaborates with other groups on literacy and educational activities.