Board Of Laity
The North Texas Annual Conference
Board of Laity
The Board is charged to:
- 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.
2012-2013 Board of Laity
Conference Lay Leader: Linda Parks
Conference Lay Leader Elect: Henry Lessner
Metro District Lay Leader: Billy Ratcliff
Metro District Youth Lay Leader: Samantha McCulley
North Central District Lay Leader: Alfred White
North Central District Youth Leader: Jeff Dietz
East District Lay Leader: Melba Harris
East District Youth Lay Leader: Carly Collida
Northwest District Lay Leader: Tom Busby
Northwest District Youth Lay Leader: Hope Rouse
United Methodist Men:
United Methodist Women: Becky Maddox
Conference Council on Youth Ministries Chairperson: Sara Finney
Conference Youth Ministry Coordinator: Kelly Carpenter
Lay Speaker Coordinator: John Bodnar
Center Director for Leadership Development: Keith Boone
Associate Director for Leadership Development: Aleze Fulbright
You can reach any member of the Board of Laity by calling the conference office, 972-526-5000 or toll free 800-815-6690.
