our Elders
Our FCMF “Elders” are our “servant leaders,” providing vision and keeping us true to our core values. The Elders enable members of our congregation to take on projects they are passionate about in our church, in the community, and in the world. They do this through “Commissions” (similar to subcommittees).
Whenever a member of the congregation is passionate about something and wants to take it on as a project, that individual presents the idea to the Elders and then assumes the role of head of a Commission. Individuals can work on projects alone or recruit others to help. The Elders support and promote the Commission to the congregation and the pastor. As one Elder puts it, “We want to free up people in the Fellowship to do what they really want to do.”
Whenever a member of the congregation is passionate about something and wants to take it on as a project, that individual presents the idea to the Elders and then assumes the role of head of a Commission. Individuals can work on projects alone or recruit others to help. The Elders support and promote the Commission to the congregation and the pastor. As one Elder puts it, “We want to free up people in the Fellowship to do what they really want to do.”
At present, our Elders are:
Mary Coldren, Worship Elder. Helps plan and direct all aspects of worship.
Jeff Kerns, Mission Elder. Helps with community outreach and all relationships and service external to the fellowship.
NOTE: Jeff's photo is coming!
Annie Scott, Community Life Elder. Helps address congregational communication, activities, and education … and keep us functioning as a healthy spiritual community.