Get Involved in Leadership at St. Luke’s
At St. Luke’s, our church thrives through the dedication and service of our lay leaders and committees. Whether you’re passionate about outreach, worship, finance, or church governance, there’s a place for you to contribute your gifts and make a meaningful impact. Our committees and leadership roles provide opportunities to guide our church’s mission, foster spiritual growth, and support our community. Explore the various ways you can get involved and help shape the future of St. Luke’s!
The Church Council at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church serves as the primary leadership body, guiding the church’s mission, ministry, and strategic direction. Composed of dedicated church members, the Council oversees key decisions, ensuring that all ministries align with St. Luke’s vision of growing in faith, building community, and serving others. Rooted in the principles of the United Methodist Church, the Council provides spiritual leadership, financial oversight, and administrative support, fostering collaboration among various teams and committees. Through prayerful discernment and thoughtful planning, the Church Council helps shape the future of St. Luke’s, ensuring that our congregation remains a beacon of love, grace, and action in the community.
Brittany Vega, Chair; Gary Schneider, Vice Chair; Chairpersons: Endowment, Finance, Inclusiveness, Stewardship, Staff-Parish, Trustees, Vision Committee
Executive Leadership Team: Executive Directors and Pastors
Meeting Time: 1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of even months (February, April, June, August, October, December)
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
| Carolyn Dannen | Fabian Lazarte | Nancy Blackford |
| Jeanne Ellis | Cindy Barron | Dorathy Nevitt |
| Ryan Arnold | Josh Stanley | Beth Ely |
| Sharon Adelhelm | Tammy Stubblefield | Carlos Bonilla |
| Lily Mackenzie | Will Hodges | Carin Anderson |
| Jim Hudson | Reed McCoy | David Russell |
| Bonita Thomas | David Denholm | Quentin Brown |
| Debby Zutter | Kathy Haworth | Chelsea Moerles |
| Jon Crump | Mark Adelhelm | Jim Reitz |
| Caroline Musgrove | Bill Zayas | |
Co-Chairs: Jon Crump and Debby Zutter
Supplemental School Team: Jenn Stiles Williams; Katy Slack; Bill Zayas; Joseph D’Ambrosi; Bradley Roberts
Leadership Academy: Melissa Cooper; Phyllis VanDyke Thompson; Janet Burnley; Joseph Gardner
Revenue Models/Stewardship: Jon Crump; Jim Atchison; Sarah Newton
DEI: Steve Mackinnon; Caryn Royer
Counseling Center/Mental Health: Jad Denmark; Kim Paredes
Branding: Liz Vasquez; Laura Lorenz; Harris D’Ambrosi; Joseph Harrison; Jackie Dantonio; Jeff Larson
Environmental Responsibility: Sanyie Kazan; Cynthia Kohn, Katy Williams
Executive Committee: Church Council Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Lay Leader
Chairpersons: Finance, Inclusiveness, Stewardship, Staff-Parish, Trustees
Senior Administrative Team: Lead Pastor, Executive Director of Administration
Meeting Time: 1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of odd months (January, March, May, July, September, November)
Tom Johnson, Chair; Richard McFadyen, Vice Chair; Melanie King, Secretary; Scooter Leonard, Staff Liaison
Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. (February, May, August, November)
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
| Tom Johnson | Amy Lord | Tita Parham |
| Janet Klosterboer | Melanie King | Karen Brown |
| Richard McFayden | Susan Brown | Steve Smith |
| Debby Zutter | ||
Casey Strong, Chair; Melissa Cooper/Jad Denmark, Staff Liaison
Meeting Time: 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m. of odd months (January, March, May, July, September, November)
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
| Judy Colorado | Casey Strong | David Drews |
| Jacquelyn McKay | Juan Cambold | Alison Williamson |
| Carol Banga | Joe Folger | Dani Koontz |
| Christina Gonzalez |
Ben Witten, Chair; Jim Dobson, Vice-Chair; Scooter Leonard, Staff Liaison; Andrea Whisnant, Church Accountant; Jenn Stiles-Williams, Clergy
Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of odd months (January, March, May, July, September, November)
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
| Ben Witten | Holly McNaull | Hannah Kennedy |
| Dwight Richert | Jody Burttram | Dan McHenry |
| Susan Conger | Jim Dobson | Nick Gangestead |
Cynthia Kohn, Chair; Brian Dreibelbis, Vice Chair; Scooter Leonard, Staff Liaison; all clergy
Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of odd months (January, March, May, July, September, November) in BLC- Room 206
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
| Brian Dreibelbis | Alan Skaggs | Joseph Gardner |
| Gwen White | Lisa Williams | Scott Davidson |
| AK Kneeld | Todd Parnell | DD Barber |
| David Miller | ||
Mona Shestak, Chair; Ed Conger, Vice-Chair; Scooter Leonard, Staff Liaison
Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of even months (February, April, June, August, October, December)
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
| Sam Dienes | Mona Shestak | Jeff Slack |
| Mike Frazee | Tom Ballew | Susan Brown Vitkavage |
| Ed Conger | Tom Parham | Kellie Brinker |
Lead Pastor: Chair, Jad Denmark, Executive Staff as needed
Meeting time: 3rd Monday at 6:30pm of Even Months (February, April, June, August, October, December)
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
| Joseph Gardner | Janet Burnley | Christine Kindred |
| Raymond Waguespack | Kathleen McCorvie | Shelia Barchuk |
| Tom Hoback | DD Barber | |
| Debbie McNary | ||
| Faith Boles | ||
Caryn Royer, Chair;
Primary Staff Liaison, Pastor Jad Denmark
Meeting Time: 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of even months (February, April, June, August, October, December).
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
| Ke’Lee Parnell | Caryn Royer | Natalie Padavano |
| Alice Williams | Dan Vargas | Madison King |
| Susan Warren | Linda Leonard Woods | Helen Brun |
| Lillie Thomas | Brian Wurme | |
| Amy Fritz | Margaret Boisvert |
