Administrative Council
The Administrative Council is a “Big-Picture” body that coordinates the implementation of ministries that advance the mission of Estes Park United Methodist Church. Ad Council provides leadership and management for the ministries of the church. Leadership is the visionary work that assesses where the congregation is, where God is calling it to be in the future, and what resources will be required to move from current reality into the desired future. Management is the detail work that must be accomplished daily to make the ministries effective. Any significant change in the church mission or in the roles of the church committees and church staff members must be discussed with and approved by the Ad Council. The Ad Council Members include the chairs of all the committees and ministries of the church, the lay leader, the pastor, the council chair and members at large. Council meetings are open to all members of the congregation and typically occur the first Wednesday of each month.
Members:
Chair (Sid Scott) – Provides initiative, coordination, and collaborative leadership for the Ad Council that does planning, goal setting, implementation, and evaluation of ministry to fulfill the mission and vision of the church.
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Christian Education & Spiritual Growth (Gail Burrow & Mark Weston) – Plans and coordinates classes and other small groups to help adults learn and grow in faith. Learn more here!
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Communications (Wendy Rigby & Sarah Gardner) – Communicates internally and externally so that members and others will understand and become interested in participating in church ministry. Coordinates church-wide communications and evangelism including the newsletter, advertising, brochures, bulletin boards, bulletin inserts, social media and the church web site.
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Congregational Care (Lois Scott) – Sends inspirational notes, cards, telephone calls; provide a listening ear, initiate email and telephone prayer chain and meal coordination, submit requests for Pastoral visits, and alert our Pastor of emergency telephone tree needs. All assistance is considered confidential. Learn more here!
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Endowment (Pete Hogue) - EPUMC’s Endowment Fund helps provide for the church’s needs today, while expanding the possibilities for tomorrow. It is invested to produce a dependable, steady stream of financial support to strengthen and develop our church ministries, ensuring that the important work of this church will continue forward into the future. Learn more here!
Finance (Mike Elgin) – Proposes the budget and then raises, manages, and distributes the financial resources of the congregation to support and strengthen the mission and ministry of the church. The Financial Secretary records income and the Treasurer manages disbursements for expenses.
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Hospitality (Agnes Lantz & Mary Ann Knott) – Coordination of the Greeter Program which includes greeting and welcoming members and guests, writing first time and return guest postcards, and providing Welcome Bags for guests; Weddings/Receptions; Coffee Fellowship; Monitoring and maintaining the Children’s Activity Bags located in the Sanctuary; Kitchen Organization and Utilization; Adult Fellowship activities; New Resident Phone calls/visits; and New Member Recognition and Sponsorship as requested by the Pastor.
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KREV Radio (Cay Lacey) - The mission of KREV-LP104.7 FM radio is to serve the community with educational programs, great music not heard on other stations, and serve as outreach of our church by volunteers. For more information visit the station’s website KREVLP.ORG.
Lay Leader (Barbara Bailey) – Functions as the primary representative and role model of Christian discipleship and faith lived out in the church and in daily life. The lay leader works with the pastor to fulfill the mission and vision of the church.
Lay Leadership (Ann Lantz) – Serves throughout the year to guide the Ad Council on matters regarding the leadership of the congregation other than employed staff. This committee’s work will recruit the gifted leaders for the lives of the church. These leaders will be representatives of the body of Christ in the faith community. Some will represent our congregation in the district and conference structures of The United Methodist Church as well.
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Lay Member of Annual Conference (Pattie Klein) – Informs the congregation about The United Methodist Church in the conference and around the world. This person attends annual conference sessions as a member from the congregation and interprets the actions to the congregation.
Missions (Jim Bowie) – We're committed to putting our faith in action through missions that support inclusivity and marginalized individuals, including youth, locally, nationally, and globally, in combination with our expanded mission budget and support of the congregation. Learn more here!
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Reconciling Ministry (Dale Beck) – We have made a commitment to being in loving Christian ministry with all people without prejudice, to truly have “open hearts, open minds, and open doors”, to work toward the time when our congregation, our denomination, and our society live the all-inclusive love that our faith demands. As a sign of that commitment – and a vehicle for helping to achieve it, we have officially affiliated ourselves with the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) and share its guiding principles: Spiritually Grounded, Reconciliation, Overcoming Oppression, Integrating Sexuality with Spirituality, Relationships, Systems Change, Stewardship, and Organizational Authenticity. Learn more here!
Secretary (Pattie Klein) – Provides minutes of all Council meetings.
Staff-Parish Relations (Sid Scott) – Serves as the church’s human resources department and is involved in all personnel activities, including hiring and disciplinary actions. It assesses job performance of the staff and pastor. It also consults with the district superintendent, as necessary.
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Treasurer - The treasurer plays a crucial role in supporting the church's mission and ministries by ensuring that financial resources are allocated effectively to support various programs and initiatives. In combination with the Financial Chair, the church treasurer serves as a custodian of the church's financial well-being, enabling the congregation to fulfill its spiritual mission and serve its members and community effectively.
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Trustees (Denise Shank & Cay Lacey) – Responsible for the oversight, maintenance and improvements of the church building, parsonage, and grounds. In addition, they evaluate any legal agreements or contracts and assess exposure to liability, as the legal officers of the church.
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United Women in Faith (Pattie Klein) – Community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Learn more here!
Worship (Lois Scott) – Coordinates with the pastor and other worship leaders to make sure the congregation has the things it needs for worship each Sunday. It may be asked to advise the Trustees or Ad Council about policies for the use of worship space.
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