Governance
St. James United Methodist Church is structured according to the United Methodist Book of Discipline. Our committees are comprised of a wide diversity of Christian leaders who provide wisdom, guidance and policy.
In 2011, St. James implemented a new method to organize and plan vital and vibrant ministry using the church council model. Administrative Committees, such as the Finance Committee, have duties as described by our United Methodist Discipline. In order to implement strategic congregational priorities, the Church Council creates temporary or standing Strategic Planning Teams. These Strategic Planning Teams function as an advisory team, and oversee the completion of the prioritized project assigned by the Church Council. For information about St. James leadership structures, contact the Executive Director of Ministries, Kim Anderson, at kim@stjameslr.org
In 2011, St. James implemented a new method to organize and plan vital and vibrant ministry using the church council model. Administrative Committees, such as the Finance Committee, have duties as described by our United Methodist Discipline. In order to implement strategic congregational priorities, the Church Council creates temporary or standing Strategic Planning Teams. These Strategic Planning Teams function as an advisory team, and oversee the completion of the prioritized project assigned by the Church Council. For information about St. James leadership structures, contact the Executive Director of Ministries, Kim Anderson, at kim@stjameslr.org
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church council
The Church Council is subject to and reports to the Church Conference and is the general governing body of St. James. The Church Council provides for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness and resources for St. James. It will also envision, plan, implement and annually evaluate the mission and ministry of St. James. If any person is unable to fulfill any position elected at the Church Conference, this Council may fill such position until the next Church Conference. The Chair of this Council shall preside over meetings in partnership with the Senior Pastor. This Council shall meet at least quarterly and as scheduled by its Chair.
Annually, the church invites all members to the Church Conference in order to vote on important matters of administration and ministry. This annual Church Conference represents the highest level of temporal authority within the local church. In order to provide oversight and leadership throughout the year, the Church Council serves as our Church Conference’s executive agency, monitoring ministry progress and voting on important matters. The Council’s primary duties include setting strategic direction for the church, overseeing the church’s governance and administration, and ensuring that St. James’ ministries are accomplishing the church’s purpose, vision and plans. 2020 Church Council Chair Brad Sweeney Ryan Allmond Kim Anderson Don Bacon Harold Bernd Gayle Bohannon Karensa Bray Rev. Claire Caldwell Mary Lu Fowler Mia Fowler Kevin Keith Marissa Keith Andy LaGrone Julie Luther Kelso Jan McQuary Dotty Moore Birc Morledge Rev. Greg Schick Lee Sing Sarah Smith Rev. Carness Vaughan Bill Waddell, Jr. Chris Walton Darrick Wilson FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee develops and administers a coordinated plan of fiscal and administrative policies and procedures for the church. It oversees the financial health, the annual audit, provides financial direction; organizes the annual stewardship program, and communicates the church’s financial condition to the Church Council.
The Finance & Operations Committee will provide stewardship of St. James UMC financial resources as well as counsel and oversight of STJUMC operations. Chair Kevin Keith Kim Anderson David Barnett Gayle Bohannon Rev. Claire Caldwell Collins Cook Shawn Cranford John Culp Bruce Dobson Sue Frank Katie Grayham Phillip Jett Julie Luther Kelso Mark Massey Mark Mayo Don Nichols Richard Phelps Ann Pyle Don Riggin Audrey Riser Rev. Greg Schick Donna Sharp Lee Sing Creed Spann Brad Sweeney Jonathan VanHorn Rev. Carness Vaughan Bill Waddell Jr. Debbie Wilson st. james endowment
The St. James United Methodist Church Endowment, was established to identify and develop opportunities for planned giving. The Endowment’s purpose is to support and provide for the future needs of our church’s ministry and mission by encouraging our members to remember St. James in their wills, trusts, retirement accounts and life insurance designations.
Chair: Jim Kelley Kim Anderson Bob Anderson, Jr. Nancy Cole Andrea Dobson Debby Fiser Raydodd Hester Janet Marshall Pat McAlpine John Rowland Donna Sharp Creed Spann Teddy Stewart Amy Tackett Jeff Van Petten Rev. Carness Vaughan |
staff parish relations committee
The Staff Parish Committee acts as a liaison between the congregation and its staff and clergy. The committee sets employment policy, guides the work of the pastoral and senior staff team and works to ensure that St. James is a fulfilling place to work. Members of this committee cannot be related to a St. James staff member.
The Staff Parish Relations Committee will reflect biblically and theologically on the role and work of the pastor(s) and staff. Their leadership responsibilities include assisting the pastor(s) and staff in assessing their gifts, maintaining health holistically and work-life balance. Chair: Lee Sing Kim Anderson Jane Arnold Don Bacon Bob Bloom Leslie Dickinson John Dunkum Dave McAlpine Karen Phelps Bo Plyler David Robinson Lee Sing Shelley Tucker Rev. Carness Vaughan Darrick Wilson board of trustees
This Board is charged with the care and maintenance of church property and holds title to the church's property, buildings and equipment. Trustees must be at least eighteen years of age. Key items include establishing policies and practices regarding maintenance and equipment, church property, safe sanctuary, disaster planning, land acquisition and construction planning, and insurance.
The Board of Trustees shall provide supervision, oversight and care of all real property owned by St. James. The Board of Trustees serves as the board of directors of St. James United Methodist Church of Little Rock, a Arkansas Non-Profit Corporation, which represents St. James' legal existence. Church Trustees: Don Bacon Gayle Bohannon David Fraiser Nicki Hilliard Ken Jones Rusty Lanier Julie Luther Kelso William McMillan Richard Poole Robin Reynolds Rev. Carness Vaughan Bob Walton Jeff Yates nominations committee
The Committee oversees the identification, development and care for the volunteer leaders at St James. Key initiatives include preparing the annual nomination slate and providing oversight of volunteer service and leadership development at the church.
Kim Anderson Jane Dennis John DiVito Karen Huber Denise Luft Melinda Mayo Amy Morledge Jim Petersen Diana Ragsdale Ann Rowell Kenda Treadway Rev. Carness Vaughan Darrick Wilson |
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