Mentor United Methodist Church

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Committees & Leadership

Mentor UMC has numerous committee and leadership roles. We are determined to be:
Biblically-Rooted
Doctrine-Based
Christ-Centered
Prayer-Driven
Fellowship-Focused
Relationship-Sensitive
Mission-Directed
Excellence-Minded



“Strong, committed lay leadership is essential for a vibrant, healthy, and growing church that is making a difference in people’s lives with the Good News of Jesus Christ. May we be like trees planted by streams of water. May we yield fruit for God’s kin-dom. May we have faith that does not wither and may all we do reflect the redeeming love of God.” - Pastor Steve


View the CHURCH CALENDAR to see all upcoming meetings.

Church Staff

Mentor UMC’s church staff works in and around the office to further the mission of the church. To learn more or get in touch with the office, visit the staff page.

Administrative Council

The Administrative Council is a group of church leaders that typically meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 in Asbury Room. If you are a committee/lay leader, you are encouraged to attend and to share a brief report of your committee to the group. Reach out to a pastor or the current chair for questions.

Staff Parish Relations Committee

SPRC typically meets the fourth Wednesday of the month or as needed. This committee oversees staff & clergy relations including current staff and open positions.

Nominations

The Nominations committee meets in the fall (September to November) and discusses leadership in the church. Get in touch with Pastor Steve to learn more.

Trustees

The Trustees manage the ongoing maintenance and repair of the church and grounds. They meet monthly or as needed. Get in touch with chair, John Busch, or the main office to learn more.

Evangelism

The Evangelism committee oversees outreach to existing & new members as well as friends and individuals in the community. Their focus is forming meaningful relationships and helping people to deepen their faith. Get in touch with Chris Fletcher to learn more: 740.739.2155 christfletcher67@aol.com

Finance

The Finance committee meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 7 PM. To get involved or learn more, get in touch with chair, Charles Suran.

GEM (Gifts, Memorials, & Endowments)

GEM is lead by Tim Kincaid and involves the management of money given or saved as gifts, endowments, and memorials.

Stewardship

The Stewardship committee meets as needed, typically fall through winter, to plan and organize the annual Stewardship campaign and more. Get in touch with the church office to learn more.

Scholarship

The Scholarship committee meets as needed to plan, organize, and give scholarships to students in the church. Scholarship applications typically open late winter/early spring and are awarded in June. Learn more here or get in touch with Pastor Ivy.

Worship Teams (Modern & Traditional)

Modern Worship meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 PM to discuss and plan Sunday worship (worship practice is every Saturday). Traditional Worship meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 6 PM each month (choir rehearsals are every Thursday). This includes service flow, band schedule, choir schedules & events, tech team updates and scheduling, and more. You can learn more about Modern here or Traditional here.

Hospitality

Hospitality meets as needed and includes Fellowship Hour, Funeral coordination, and kitchen coordination. Get in touch with the church office to learn more.

Caring Servants

Mentor UMC’s Caring Servants Caring Servants is an extension of the pastoral visitation ministry to the homebound or chronically ill members of Mentor United Methodist Church. Caring Servants provide regular contact through cards, calls, visits, or “special deliveries” on a monthly basis. They meet as needed or on Mon/Tues evenings once a month.

Membership

Membership includes the Cornerstone ministry, the library, Caring Methodists, and church history. Get in touch with the church office for more.

Journey Group Leaders

Journey Groups are small adult discipleship groups that meet at various times for various studies. Get all updates on current or upcoming groups here. To become a leader (start a group) get in touch with Pastor Tammy.

United Women in Faith

Standing for “United Women in Faith” the UWF coordinates church-wide educational opportunities that highlight how each of us can put our faith into action to share Christ’s love with the world as well as small group gatherings specifically for women. To learn more or join, contact the church office.

Communications

The Communications team meets as needed but touches base regularly on Trello, an online planning platform. Reach out to Kenna Tanner to get involved if you enjoy graphic design, film & photography, social media, event planning, etc. Internships for students are ALWAYS available.

Children & Family Ministry

The Children’s Ministry Team meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 PM on Zoom. Learn more about this area here or get in touch with Pastor Tammy.

Missions

Our Commission on Missions supports Local, National, and International efforts. They meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 PM at MUMC. Learn more here and help others see Christ in our actions.

Youth & Young Adult Ministry

This ministry team meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7 PM on Zoom. Contact chair, Kate Colbow, or Y&YA Director, Mackalyn Figgins to get involved. Get other updates about this ministry here.

ADDITIONAL:
Deacons, Local Church Affiliation:

  • Rev. Jennifer Lam, Chaplain at Cleveland Clinic
  • Rev. Beverly Wrobel, Chaplain, Dir. of Spiritual Life at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village

  • Elder, Local Church Affiliation:

  • Rev. C. Michael Gibson

  • Lay Servants:

  • Amy Szabo

  • Northern Waters District Committee members:

  • Andrew Ring – District Committee on Missions & Strategy
  • Pastor Ivy Smith – District Committee on Ministry (DCOM)

  • East Ohio Conference Committee members:

  • Pastor Steve Stultz Costello - Chair Conference Council of Finance and Administration, ARAP, Secretarial Staff
  • Pastor Ivy Smith – Conference Board of Trustees, Conference Leadership Committee
  • Pastor Tammy Palermo – Conference Spiritual Formation
  • Brian Bly – Conference Board of Trustees
  • Katelynn Gurbach – Conference Missions
  • Kate Colbow – Conference General Board of Global Ministries, secretary
  • Craig Eppler – Conference Board of ARAP