January is Leadership Recognition Month

Did you know FCC is a “Congregationally led” church?  What that means is, the ministers work in conjunction with the “Lay Leaders” of the church to bring about great ministry -- ultimate
decision making is the responsibility of the Board and Congregation, not the Sr. Minister alone.  In a Congregationally led church, the leadership positions of Board Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Elders, Deacons, Ministry Team, and Committee members are of great importance.  At FCC, we have been blessed with faithful leadership in 2025 and again in 2026. 

On Sunday, Jan 11, we will take time in both worship services to recognize and appreciate our Elders and Deacons.  We will have an Installation in both services that morning.

On Sunday, Jan 18, we will celebrate and appreciate our 4 new Elder Emeriti: Linda Dorsey, Nancy Grant, Ombra Hughes and Bob Orr. 

Then, finally, on Sunday, January 25, we recognize and appreciate our Church Officers, and Board leadership from 2025 and going forward in 2026. 

Join in these important Sundays, to say thank you to all these are have said “yes” to taking on God’s calling upon us as a congregation.

Your Friend and Pastor,

Chris Pulliam

Thank you to all the 2025 leaders:

2025 Officers include: Dave Maland – Chair, Robert Patterson – Vice Chair, Todd Tutt – Treasurer, and Terri Sumpter – Secretary.  Elected for 2026 are: Robert Patterson – Chair, Kim Braly – Vice Chair, Todd Tutt – Treasurer, and Lisa Hill — Secretary. 

Outgoing Elders: Dale Barton, Terry Cockrum, Laura Hedrick (Chair), Marilyn Lacy, Dave Maland, and Gary Stapp. 

Outgoing Deacons: John David Creamer, Fritz Fryer, Rae Carey, Coy Douglas, Kim Douglas. 

2025 Ministry Teams Chairs:

Children’s Ministries: Caleb Rackley

Evangelism/Hospitality: Mike and Nancy Porche

Outreach: Phil Latham/ Dave Hill

Contemporary Worship: Shelby Dean

Traditional Worship: Christi Crane

Youth Ministries: Kyle Smith

2025 Committee Chairs:

Finance – Joanna Jewett

Property – Robert Hollis

Memorials – Debbie Sword

Personnel – Kim Braly

Nominating – Jeff Billings