For questions about any of the Lay Leadership Ministries, please contact:
Tammy Fulmer
tfulmer@umcsc.org
803-786-9486, Ext. 313
Mission
To create a culture of call by engaging, equipping, and empowering laity so that they might effectively partner with each other and their pastors to live out God’s call as they lead the church in transforming the world as disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Purpose
To equip, empower and inspire laity of the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church to enthusiastically make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Lay Leadership strives to foster awareness of the role of laity and to develop programs for leadership and spiritual development that will strengthen the local church, and provide organization, direction and support for the growth of church leaders.
The South Carolina Conference has a long history of vibrant lay leadership and lay involvement in faithful ministries and missions. There is a strong tradition of enthusiastic lay leaders within the circles of the United Methodist Women, the United Methodist Men, Lay Servant Ministries, District Lay Leaders, District Connectional Ministries committees, UMVIM, Camps & Retreat Ministries, Salkehatchie Summer Service, Special Needs Ministries and so many other lay-led groups.
You also will find laity leading on boards of campus ministry, educational institutions, our United Methodist homes, mission trips, internships, local church councils and committees, statewide agencies and more. Under the energetic leadership of Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, we are moving forward in forming effective partnerships between lay and clergy that result in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We need the spiritual guidance of our clergy, and they, likewise, need assurance and leadership from faithful laity to move our local churches to the next level.
Together, we are a conference dedicated to making a difference in this world.
Conference Lay Officers
Conference Lay Leader
- Barbara Ware | conferencelayleader@umcsc.org
Conference Associate Lay Leaders
- David Salter | davidsalter68@gmail.com
- Betty Void | Betty0629@att.net Betty0629@att.net
Conference Lay Leadership Secretary
- Jenny Rawlings | jrawlings@sc.rr.com
Conference Cabinet Representative
- Rev. Thomas Pearson | wadist@umcsc.org
Lay Leadership Executive Team
- Lisa Livingston | Team Convener | lisa.livingston@theoakssc.com
- Pamela Goodwine-Glover | paamglover@aol.com
- Jenny Rawlings | jlcrawlings@att.net
- Dennis Sullen | Dsullen225@aol.com
District Lay Leaders
District lay leaders are a link to local churches and their respective lay leaders. They are elected by the Annual Conference for a four-year term. District lay leaders also serve as important resources for local churches.
Anderson District
- Jeff Fogle | jrfogle@bainc.com
Charleston District
- David Braddon | dvbraddon@gmail.com
Columbia District
- Betty Void | Betty0629@att.net
Florence District
- Dennis Sullen | Dsullen225@aol.com
Greenville District
- Michael Cheatham | mikecheatham@bellsouth.net
Greenwood District
- Tony Watson | 53twatson@gmail.com
Hartsville District
- Anna Feagin | Feagins3@roadrunner.com
Marion District
- Becky Green | Beckygrn0@gmail.com
Orangeburg District
- Mark West | markswest786@gmail.com
Rock Hill District
- Bill Click | clickw@winthrop.edu
Spartanburg District
- Rick Hammett | rickandtommie@bellsouth.net
Walterboro District
- Pamela Goodwine-Glover | paamglover@aol.com
Lay Leadership Area Ex-Officio Members
Lay Servant Director
- Jackie Jenkins | jackiegjenkins@aol.com
United Methodist Women President
- Cathy Ford | cathylford@gmail.com
United Methodist Men President
- Marvin Horton | mjhcont@gmail.com