Board Of Laity

The North Texas Annual Conference
Board of Laity

foster an awareness of the role of the laity within the local congregations; and to promote and develop programs to cultivate an adequate understanding of the theological and biblical basis for lay life and work;
develop and promote stewardship of time, talent, and possessions;
provide for the training of lay members of the annual conference;
provide support and direction for the ministry of the Laity on the local, district and annual conference levels and to promote the observation of Laity Sunday;
provide organization, direction, and support for the development of local church lay leaders.

Conference Lay Leader: Richard Hearne, University Park UMC Dallas,

Conference Lay Leader Elect: Linda Parks, Floral Heights UMC, Wichita Falls

Metro District Lay Leader: Billy Ratcliff, St. Luke "Community" UMC, Dallas

Metro District Youth Lay Leader: Samantha McCulley, Trinity UMC Duncanville

North Central District Lay Leader: Henry Lessner, FUMC, Allen

North Central District Youth Leader: Sara Finney, FUMC Denton

East District Lay Leader: Melba Harris, Mt. Zion UMC, Paris

East District Youth Lay Leader: Carly Collida

Northwest District Lay Leader: Linda Parks, Floral Heights UMC, Wichita Falls

Northwest District Youth Lay Leader: Brett Alvarez

United Methodist Men: Allen Avery, St. Luke "Community" UMC, Dallas

United Methodist Women: Becky Maddox, Walnut Hill UMC, Dallas

Conference Commission Youth Ministry: Drew Marshall

Conference Youth Ministry Coordinator: Kelly Carpenter, Spring Valley UMC, Dallas

Lay Speaker Coordinator: John Bodnar

Center Director for Leadership Development: NTC Office, Keith Boone

Associate Director for Leadership Development: NTC Office, Aleze Fulbright

Conference Commission Youth Ministries President: Sarah Perkins

Conference Commission Youth Ministries Vice Chair: Drew Marshall

You can reach any member of the Board of Laity by calling the conference office, 972-526-5000 or toll free 800-815-6690.